While Bitcoin gained 5% week-over-week, 10X Research expects a positive start to 2025 followed by a pullback before the January 15 CPI data release, with potential renewed momentum leading into Trump’s inauguration. Swissblock analysts highlight a disconnect between economic recession indicators and financial markets, suggesting investors remain sceptical of warnings due to previous false alarms […]
Bitcoin ETFs have achieved remarkable growth in the US market, now holding 5.35% of all BTC worth US$108.9 billion, putting them among the fastest-growing ETFs in history. Various financial institutions are proposing innovative crypto-related ETFs, including products that combine S&P 500 returns with Bitcoin values and funds focused on crypto-related convertible bonds. Beyond ETFs, institutional […]
Grayscale has expanded its quarterly Top 20 cryptocurrency list with six new additions including Hyperliquid, Jupiter and Jito, though these are flagged as highly volatile investments. The investment firm’s selection process evaluates projects through multiple metrics including community growth and development progress, with current focus areas spanning political impacts, AI integration and Solana ecosystem expansion. […]
Stellar (XLM) led the altcoin recovery overnight, gaining nearly 28% in the past 24 hours. XRP wasn’t far behind, seeing a 15% increase in the last 24 hours. The overall crypto market is up over 3% since the beginning of the year, signaling a promising start to 2025. Stellar’s gains are driven by an exciting […]
Multiple governments explored Bitcoin adoption for national reserves in 2024, sparked by Trump’s commitment at the Bitcoin conference and followed by initiatives in Brazil, Russia, Poland and city-level interest in Vancouver and Bern. Switzerland’s Federal Chancellery approved the “Bitcoin Initiative” proposal to include Bitcoin in central bank reserves, pending Federal Assembly review and potential nationwide […]
Ethereum’s 2024 performance lagged significantly behind its competitors, with a 42% gain trailing Bitcoin’s 114%, XRP’s 267%, and Solana’s 77% increases despite receiving ETF approval. Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research, advises investors to avoid ETH in 2025, citing poor medium-term prospects and predicting continued underperformance against Bitcoin. Despite recent positive momentum with […]
Meme coins had a significant year in 2024, with tokens like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu posting notable gains. However, these 1-200% gains appeared modest compared to newer tokens like Brett and Popcat, which posted percentage increases in the tens of thousands. A study from CoinGecko was conducted on the top ten market cap coins of […]
China’s stance on cryptocurrency has shifted significantly over the years, with the nation now hosting some of the world’s harshest regulations. Things are set to become even tougher for China-based traders, with new laws requiring banks to report and monitor suspicious crypto transactions. China believes that digital currency, and crypto in particular, could be harmful […]
DeFi experienced a resurgence in 2024, with total value locked (TVL) surging by 150% to US$130 billion. Aave reached a record US$33.4 billion in deposits, surpassing its 2021 peak, driven by its expansion across multiple blockchain networks. Net deposits on the decentralised lending protocol Aave (AAVE) reached US$33.4 billion (AU$53.8 billion) setting a new all-time […]
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