This US politician just sold nearly $1 million worth of crypto

Insider trading has been a longstanding concern in US politics, primarily around stock trading. However, US Representative Shri Thanedar recently revealed a sale of nearly $1 million worth of cryptocurrencies, shedding light on a new dimension to this issue.

Timeline of Bitcoin, Ethereum

Bitcoin has once again surged impulsively, defying several bearish signals hinting at a potential correction phase. Despite these warnings, the price has broken through a significant resistance level that has persisted over multiple months, signaling a strong presence of buyers in the market and the potential for the continuation of the current trend.

Three Ethereum (ETH) whales abruptly withdrew more than $64 million worth of the second-largest digital asset from a pair of centralized exchanges in a matter of days, according to the crypto tracker Lookonchain. Lookonchain reports that one whale withdrew 14,632 ETH worth $45.5 million from Binance over six days.

Trevor Noah, a comedian and entertainer, on Monday said he regrets not purchasing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during its early days when the price was extremely low. What Happened: Noah at the Web Summit Qatar 2024 in Doha on Feb. 26 said, “The biggest mistake I've ever made [was] not buying Bitcoin when it was nothing, that's the biggest mistake I've made.

Litecoin (LTC) has seen a 14.21% surge in price throughout February, reaching $76.06, a move that underscores the cryptocurrency's resilience and the commitment of its long-term investors. Despite slipping to the 21st position in market cap rankings, Litecoin's current trading price reflects optimism among analysts who foresee future price appreciation.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, has grabbed the spotlight after it surged past $3,200 yesterday. However, the rally has led to an increased selling pressure since long investors are trying to realize their profits.

In the cryptocurrency space, certain trends and movements offer valuable insights into market sentiment and potential future shifts. One such development, highlighted by crypto analyst Ali Martinez on February 26, has caught the attention of the crypto community: a significant increase in the number of “Bitcoin whales.

As the majority of assets in the cryptocurrency sector are making significant strides that have pushed its total market capitalization back above $2 trillion, its representative, Bitcoin (BTC), is leading the charge with the highest price since December 2021 and more massive gains incoming.

Theta Network (THETA) has secured the top gainer spot among the 100 largest crypto assets in the past 24 hours, printing a massive 58% surge amid the latest market resurgence that has seen Bitcoin (BTC) reclaim $56,000.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on crypto tokens other than bitcoin. “I think it's inevitable that there'll be multiple ETFs around different tokens,” he stressed, noting that Ripple would welcome an XRP ETF.

Major cryptocurrencies experienced a decline on Wednesday evening, with crypto longs facing liquidations totaling $155 million in the past 24 hours. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 9:30 p.m.