New Year, New Momentum: Bitcoin Optimism Rises in Q1 as Fastest Layer-2 Pulls in $100K From Weekend Presale

Monday, 5 January 2025 – Bitcoin (BTC) continues to build on its upward momentum and is on track for a fifth straight day of gains as the new year gets underway. Alongside the rally, activity around Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is picking up. The project, positioned as the fastest Layer-2 solution built on the Bitcoin network, attracted an additional $100,000 in funding over the weekend, following its $30 million raise on Friday. The renewed inflow reflects a return of bullish sentiment across the market. Early supporters see the expected 2026 launch of Bitcoin Hyper as a key catalyst. By introducing new utility and flexibility to the Bitcoin ecosystem, the protocol could help push BTC back toward and potentially above last year’s all-time highs. By combining Solana-level speed with Bitcoin’s security, the Layer-2 aims to support a new wave of industry-shaping applications. For a limited period, investors can still access the native...

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