1. Switzerland initiates a referendum on a constitutional amendment for Bitcoin, aiming to incorporate Bitcoin into the constitutional framework, highlighting the significant status of cryptocurrencies.
2. Steno Research predicts that Ethereum will outperform Bitcoin in 2025, with an expected price exceeding $8,000.
Steno Research stated in a report on Sunday that Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is likely to surpass its larger competitor Bitcoin (BTC) in 2025, citing historical trends and Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. elections. The report forecasts that Bitcoin will rise from approximately $94,000 next year to a minimum of $150,000, while Ethereum is expected to more than double, increasing from $3,400 to at least $8,000. Steno indicated that the Ethereum/Bitcoin ratio is expected to rise from the current 0.0357 to 0.06 within the next 12 months, echoing price trends from previous cycles. The company noted that altcoins will become the focus of attention. Analyst Mads Eberhardt wrote, "This expectation is partly based on the view that Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election is more favorable for altcoins compared to Bitcoin." The report states that Bitcoin's market dominance is expected to decline from the current approximately 56.6% to 45%. Steno anticipates that the total locked value (TVL) of decentralized applications will reach a new high of $300 billion next year, which, if accurate, will further support the argument for rising altcoin prices. Steno also mentioned that the potential launch of new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. enhances the positive outlook for altcoins. The report added, "2025 will witness unprecedented adoption of cryptocurrencies at an institutional scale." Galaxy Research stated that as nations continue to buy in, Bitcoin is expected to reach a record of around $185,000 in 2025. -Original
3. K33 Research: Despite a decline in the stock market, Bitcoin has still seen a slight increase over the past day, indicating its risk resilience.
K33 Research reported that despite global de-risking leading to a decline in the stock market, Bitcoin has still seen a slight increase over the past day, although its 30-day correlation with the Nasdaq has risen above 0.50. Analysts noted that the December FOMC meeting is viewed as a major catalyst for the decline in risk assets, with the Federal Reserve lowering its 2025 interest rate cut forecast from four times to two. -Original
4. After Musk changed his Pepe avatar, the market may see a surge of Kekius Maximus-related fraudulent tokens, and the community needs to be vigilant.
According to a post by Cointelegraph on the X platform, due to Elon Musk changing the avatar and name related to Kekius Maximus, the market may see a surge of Kekius Maximus-related fraudulent tokens, reminding the community to remain vigilant. -Original
5. BlackRock, Fidelity, and Ark rank as the top three in Bitcoin ETF inflows for 2024, demonstrating institutional investors' continued interest in Bitcoin.
As of December 30, 2024, the top three Bitcoin ETF inflows are: BlackRock ($37.2 billion), Fidelity ($11.7 billion), and Ark ($2.5 billion), with Bitwise ($2.2 billion) in fourth place. -Original
6. Franklin Templeton, managing $1.5 trillion, expects multiple countries to increase their strategic reserves of Bitcoin in 2025, reflecting national-level attention on Bitcoin.
7. The Prime Minister of Montenegro states that the extradition process for Do Kwon to the U.S. has been completed, demonstrating a firm commitment to international justice and the rule of law.
Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajic stated on Tuesday that Montenegro has completed the procedures for extraditing Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the U.S. Spajic posted on the X platform, "This extradition demonstrates our unwavering commitment to international justice and the rule of law." Do Kwon faces charges in New York and Seoul due to the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin, which was valued at $40 billion in 2022. Last year, he was arrested in Montenegro for traveling with a forged passport. In April of this year, after a civil trial regarding charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Terraform and its founder Do Kwon were found guilty of fraud. Terraform has agreed to pay $4.5 billion to settle with the SEC. -Original
8. Galaxy Digital predicts that Bitcoin will reach 20% of gold's market value by 2025, attracting market attention.
Alex Thorn, head of research at cryptocurrency asset management firm Galaxy Digital, believes that Bitcoin will break through $150,000 in the first half of the year and reach $185,000 in the fourth quarter. In a research report, Alex Thorn wrote, "The adoption by institutions, corporations, and national entities will drive Bitcoin to new heights in 2025. Throughout its existence, Bitcoin has appreciated faster than all other asset classes, particularly the S&P 500 and gold, and this trend will continue in 2025. Bitcoin will also reach 20% of gold's market value." Galaxy predicts that the assets under management of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs will exceed $250 billion in 2025. The company expects that next year, five companies from the Nasdaq 100 index and five countries will add Bitcoin to their balance sheets or sovereign wealth funds. -Original
9. MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor states that the BTC yield from MSTR's financial operations has been 47.8% since the beginning of the fourth quarter.
MicroStrategy co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor posted on the X platform that the BTC yield from MSTR's financial operations has been 47.8% since the beginning of the fourth quarter, resulting in a net gain of 120,600 BTC for the company's shareholders. Calculating at $96,000 per BTC, the quarterly gain amounts to $11.6 billion. -Original
10. The Prime Minister of Montenegro expresses welcome for innovative and legitimate cryptocurrency entrepreneurs but maintains a zero-tolerance policy for fraud, indicating support for technological innovation.
Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić posted on the X platform, "Our country welcomes innovative and legitimate cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and other tech entrepreneurs, but we have a zero-tolerance policy for fraud." -Original
11. BlackRock's Ethereum ETF holdings exceed 1,071,415 ETH, reflecting institutional confidence in Ethereum.
As of December 30, the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF holdings reached 1,071,415.22 ETH, with a market value touching $3,645,158,147.28. -Original
12. Coinbase CEO calls for the X platform to adopt USDC for payment integration, promoting the popularity of cryptocurrency payments.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed interest in integrating Circle's USDC into the payment system of the X platform. In a post on December 29, Armstrong suggested that USDC payments would be a valuable addition to the platform and urged the X team to explore implementing this feature. Prior to this public call, Coinbase's chief engineer Travis Bloom had also made a similar suggestion, curious about when X's owner Musk would enable users to send and receive USDC on the Base network. Market observers noted that implementing such a feature aligns with X's broader vision of introducing a payment system, transforming the social media platform into a "super app." In January of this year, X announced plans to launch a peer-to-peer payment service similar to PayPal. While details regarding whether the currency used for this service will be fiat or cryptocurrency remain unclear, the platform has not yet launched the initiative. However, X has made significant progress in obtaining money transmission licenses across the U.S., with its subsidiary X Payments currently holding licenses in 33 states, including California, Illinois, and Virginia. -Original
13. Standard Chartered expects MicroStrategy's Bitcoin purchases in 2025 to exceed those in 2024, reflecting institutional optimism about Bitcoin's long-term prospects.
Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick predicts that Bitcoin's price will double. The head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered stated in a report earlier this month that he expects Bitcoin to reach $200,000 by the end of 2025. Standard Chartered anticipates that institutional investment in Bitcoin will "continue to maintain or exceed the pace of 2024" next year. The bank noted that since the beginning of this year, institutional purchases of Bitcoin have reached 683,000 BTC, primarily through the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF and MicroStrategy, a software company that also invests in Bitcoin. Kendrick stated that MicroStrategy's Bitcoin purchases next year should "match or exceed the purchases in 2024." He also added that pension funds are expected to start incorporating Bitcoin into their portfolios through the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF next year, due to anticipated reforms by the incoming Trump administration regarding regulations on digital currency investments by so-called "traditional finance" (TradFi) companies. Kendrick pointed out, "Even a small allocation from the $40 trillion in U.S. retirement funds would significantly boost Bitcoin's price. We would be even more optimistic if Bitcoin were adopted more quickly by U.S. retirement funds, global sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), or potential U.S. strategic reserve funds." -Original
14. Binance Labs states it will continue to focus on infrastructure, supporting startups in the fields of Web3, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.
Binance Labs' investment director Alex Odagiu stated that the company will continue to support startups in the fields of Web3, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, regardless of market cycles. Binance Labs expects cryptocurrency venture capital to maintain strong momentum in 2025, but it remains "focused on infrastructure" rather than price trends or market speculation. Odagiu emphasized that projects with practical application scenarios, high product-market fit, strong teams, and sustainable revenue models are most likely to succeed. -Original
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