As the crypto market enters what Bernstein analysts refer to as its “Infinity Age,” a surge of positivity has arisen, especially with Bitcoin (BTC) recovering its momentum and rising toward the $102,000 level at the week’s start. Moreover, the excitement regarding the forthcoming Donald Trump administration in the US has generated fervor in the crypto […]
While Bitcoin’s (BTC) remarkable rise above $100,000 captured the attention of the financial world in 2024, a different segment of the cryptocurrency landscape is quietly gaining traction: stablecoins. Mainstream financial players such as Visa, PayPal, and Stripe are increasingly investing in stablecoin projects—cryptocurrency tokens designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged to the US […]
Dogecoin is starting to attack with upward momentum as the entire crypto market starts to receive notable inflows, especially in the last 24 hours. This notable increase in inflow has seen Dogecoin’s price particularly surging by about 16% in the past 24 hours and the $0.40 price level now seems within reach again. Related Reading: […]
Rumors are swirling through the cryptocurrency community regarding the commencement of FTX’s long-awaited $16 billion repayment plan to creditors, a move that has garnered both excitement and skepticism. As the defunct exchange, once led by the now-convicted Sam Bankman-Fried, prepares to initiate these payments, key industry players are expressing optimism about the potential positive impact […]
In recent weeks, the crypto industry has been celebrating significant political shifts, with a pro-crypto President-elect and key appointments signaling a potentially favorable environment for digital assets in the United States. As reported by Bloomberg, the landscape seems to be changing, prompting optimism about the future of cryptocurrencies. Trump Administration Appointments Signal New Era For […]
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In a thread on X, Hitesh Malviya, co-founder of DYOR—a free on-chain analytics platform—unveiled his set of crypto predictions for the year 2025. Malviya outlines pivotal trends and shifts expected to shape the crypto landscape. Below are the top 15 predictions that stakeholders and enthusiasts should closely monitor. Top 15 Crypto Predictions For 2025 #1 US Regulation Of the Crypto Market In 2025 Malviya anticipates the formalization of the United States’ regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies by 2025. “The US crypto regulation framework has been under discussion for the past two years, but we’re yet to see any approval on it,” he states. He further predicts that during the Trump presidency, favorable regulations will emerge, significantly bolstering sectors with robust cash flows, particularly decentralized finance (DeFi). #2 Sustained Memecoin Popularity Despite anticipated regulatory interventions, Malviya expects the memecoin sector to regain its momentum. “Most of the memes will eventually have a short term hit when the regulation framework is introduced in the USA, as I don’t see them becoming part of it,” he explains. He further forecasts that regulation will “eventually create a clear divide between hyperspeculative trading assets and assets with some sort of fundamental value associated with them.” Nonetheless, like in 2024, the “majority of people will choose memes over fundamentally backed assets, even if they are not recognized by the government,” Malviya predicts, adding, “meme mania will only grow—more participants will join in the hope of changing their lives. The casino will only get bigger with time.” #3 Expansion Of Hyperspeculative Markets Beyond memecoins, Malviya foresees significant growth in hyperspeculative markets, particularly within prediction markets for events, news, affairs and almost everything. “Memes are not the most hyper-speculative market that crypto offers—prediction markets are the bigger fish in the pond. […] Prediction market platforms like Polymarket will eventually capture the largest audience in 2025,” he notes. #4 DeFi Renaissance A resurgence in DeFi is a cornerstone of Malviya’s predictions. He projects that DeFi will become a focal point for mature investors, with total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols surpassing $250 billion by the end of 2025. “Money markets like AAVE will eventually attract more TVL,” Malviya asserted, highlighting the role of Donald Trump’s crypto project World Liberty Financial as a key growth catalyst. “Some DeFi coins will also hit $30B-$50B market caps next year,” the expert added. Related Reading: Is The Crypto Bull Run Over? Top Exec Discusses The Market Crash #5 On-Chain Commodities Trading The integration of commodities into blockchain ecosystems is expected to gain traction. Malviya forecasts, “Different types of commodities will eventually be offered for trading on many DEXs in 2025.” Ostium Labs is identified by the expert as an early mover in this domain, with expectations that numerous projects will launch on-chain commodity trading platforms. #6 Stablecoin Market Cap Reaches $500 Billion The stablecoin sector is poised for substantial growth, with Malviya forecasting a market capitalization of $500 billion. “Many new stablecoins will eventually capture some market share from big players like USDC and USDT,” he remarked. The Reserve Protocol, facilitating asset-backed stablecoins, is singled out as a promising initiative within this expansion. #7 Rise of AI Art NFTs Artificial Intelligence-driven art NFTs are projected to garner significant attention. “Some AI artists, like Refik Anadol, can steal the maximum attention from NFT art collectors next year,” Malviya predicts. He anticipates that AI Art NFT collections may achieve floor prices reaching 100 Ethereum (ETH). Related Reading: Bitwise Exec Reveals His Personal Top 3 Crypto Predictions For 2025 #8 Staking-Driven Airdrop Mechanisms Malviya forecasts that Polygon and EigenLayer are going to have a series of major token launches next year. “I am anticipating that Polygon and EigenLayer staking will probably bring a couple of ecosystem airdrops for holders,” he explained. #9 Peak And Decline Of Initial AI Offerings (IAOs) The initial phase of IAOs is expected to reach its zenith, followed by a contraction. “IAOs are currently going through the first phase,” Malviya noted, cautioning that oversaturation will lead to the decline of many AI agents. “Only a few agents with quality data training and a clear purpose will manage to survive the AI agent winter, which is going to happen at some point next year,” the expert cautions. #10 Perpetual Bull Market Perception Malviya suggests that the bull market will persist in perception but will not be as straightforward as in the past where every altcoin surged at the same time. “That’s the saddest part of this prediction list—most people will remain delusional about a bull market, just like they are now. The market’s nature will remain rotational for a few more months,” he stated. He foresees a major correction resembling a bear cycle, yet expects an unexpected recovery influenced by potential black swan events: “I am expecting a major correction, which might resemble a bear cycle in 2025, but it will surprise people with an unexpected recovery, aligned with some potential black swan events.” #11 Focus On Privacy-Based Projects Post-regulatory clarity under Trump, privacy-centric projects are projected to gain prominence. “Confidential transactions and private computation would become a necessity at some point,” Malviya emphasized. Projects like Nillion are expected to attract substantial attention within the DeFi and DeAI sectors, catering to the growing demand for privacy solutions. #12 SUI Surpassing Solana In Daily Transactions The SUI blockchain, leveraging the SocialFi narrative, is anticipated to eclipse Solana in daily transaction volumes. “SUI is currently cooking the SocialFi narrative. Most of the application activities on SUI come from their SocialFi app, which directly deals with the creator economy. I am expecting that some of the apps from SUI will eventually crack the creator economy code and bring the masses onchain, eventually surpassing Solana in daily transaction metrics.” #13 Intense Competition Among Alternative Virtual Machines (AltVMs) The battle among AltVMs is set to intensify, with Malviya identifying contenders like Monad, MegaETH, Berachain, HyperVM, Sonic, and Sei. “One of them will capture 75% of the market share within 12 months after launch,” he predicts, attributing success to community support and developer relationships. Malviya expresses a particular interest in MegaEth Labs as a potential market leader. #14 Mainstream Adoption Of Web3 Wallets Web3 wallets are expected to achieve mainstream status, facilitated by enhanced user onboarding and intuitive interfaces. “Web3 wallets are going to become super easy for onboarding and usage next year,” Malviya states. The emergence of super apps, alongside Web3 wallets from major exchanges like OKX and Binance, is projected to drive widespread adoption through mobile platforms. #15 DEXs Capturing 30% Of Trading Volume Finally, Malviya foresees decentralized exchanges (DEXs) substantially increasing their share of trading volumes. “DEX/CEX trading volume ratio sits at 15% right now. I am expecting it to double in the next 12 months,” he asserts. The shift towards on-chain trading is attributed to the advantages of self-custody and improved onboarding technologies like account abstraction, leading to an anticipated rise in on-chain user activity. At press time, Bitcoin traded at $96,139. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView.com
Michael Saylor, co-founder and chairman of business intelligence firm MicroStrategy, has unveiled a comprehensive crypto framework aimed at further integrating Bitcoin and other digital assets into the US economy. Shared via social media on Friday, Saylor’s proposal comes at a time of increasing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies and aims to position the United States as […]
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Craig Wright, the computer scientist who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin, was sentenced on Thursday to one year in prison by a UK judge for contempt of court. This decision, issued by Justice James Edward Mellor, follows a thorough analysis of Wright’s conduct, which the court ruled included “significant and […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) bull Michael Saylor, who is co-founder and Chairman of MicroStrategy, has expressed a desire to enhance “intelligent leverage” for the company’s shareholders as it continues its strategy of investing heavily in the market’s leading crypto. MicroStrategy’s Shares Soar 500% In 2024 In a recent interview on Bloomberg Television, Saylor highlighted that MicroStrategy holds […]
The announcement comes fresh on the heels of World Liberty’s purchase of $500,000 worth of ENA tokens.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office for his second term, significant changes in the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies are on the horizon. A wave of crypto ETFs is expected to gain approval in the coming year, signaling a potentially transformative shift for digital assets in the United States. Emerging Entrants In Crypto ETFs […]
In a potential win for the crypto industry, the Senate Banking Committee has canceled its vote on the reappointment of US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, known for her critical stance on Bitcoin and other digital assets. This development, reported by FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, means that Crenshaw will not secure […]
In a recent interview with CNBC, Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of MicroStrategy, drew an interesting parallel between Bitcoin (BTC) and New York City, referring to the market’s leading cryptocurrency as “cyber Manhattan.” ‘Every Day Is A Good Day To Buy Bitcoin’ Saylor expressed a long-term bullish outlook on Bitcoin, stating, “We’ll just keep buying […]
The crypto ecosystem is on the cusp of yet another significant week, ushered in by several major developments taking place across different networks. This week’s spotlight falls on Bitcoin, Fantom, Avalanche, Stacks, and LayerZero, each of which is facing a pivotal milestone. The broader macro backdrop is also critical, particularly the December 18 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest-rate decision in the United States. #1 Bitcoin And Crypto Await The FOMC Decision Bitcoin traders and investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, at 2:00 pm ET, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference to follow at 2:30 pm ET. Saxo Bank writes in their latest investor note, “The Federal Reserve is widely expected to deliver a 25 basis-points (bps) rate cut this week, reducing the target range for the federal funds rate to 4.25-4.50%.” According to futures data, there is a 95% probability of this move, which follows a similar cut in November. While the rate cut is seemingly priced in, the market will scrutinize the Fed’s Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) and its “dot plot,” which depict the expected path of policy rates for 2025 and beyond. Any signal that the Federal Reserve could limit the pace of future cuts—particularly if it revises the dot plot from four rate cuts in 2025 down to three or even two—might weigh on risk-on assets such as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Many analysts point to the labor market, which has been softening, and to easing shelter inflation, evidenced by slowing rental price growth, as key justifications for additional rate cuts. Related Reading: Crypto Market Hit Hard With $1.7 Billion Liquidated, Largest Event Since 2021 However, the Fed may convey a more cautious stance and highlight so-called “Trump-flation” risks, referencing the possibility of renewed trade tariffs under the incoming Trump administration that could push inflation higher. If such inflationary risks remain persistent, the Fed might pause or reduce the pace of cuts in 2025, which would be viewed as a hawkish twist. The new dot plot for 2025 is currently expected to show around 3.625%—a baseline assumption of three rate cuts next year—but the market has speculated that this could move to 3.875% if the Fed becomes more cautious. The immediate reaction in Bitcoin will likely hinge on the meeting’s tone, with a less dovish Fed potentially introducing volatility to BTC price action. #2 Fantom (FTM) Fantom is entering a new era with the upcoming Sonic L1 mainnet launch, a transformative upgrade that will dramatically improve network throughput and cost efficiency. Developers behind Fantom have highlighted that Sonic is capable of processing approximately 10,000 transactions per second, with near-instant finality—a marked leap from current network capabilities. The planned modifications are also set to cut operational expenditures, with a reported 66% decrease in validator node costs and minimized storage requirements. Another important detail is Fantom’s decision to maintain compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, which should make it straightforward for EVM-based applications to migrate to the upgraded chain without modifying their underlying code. Sonic will also debut a new token, denoted as S, which will replace the existing FTM token at a one-to-one ratio. The crypto trader Jacob Canfield stated via X, “Shared this setup x subs last week, but FTM is close to a price discovery break. Needs to clear the bearish impulse base and close a 4 hour candle and we will probably see swift price discovery. The chart coincides nicely with the SONIC launch.” #3 Avalanche (AVAX) Avalanche will be another focal point in the crypto industry, as the Avalanche9000 upgrade is set to go live on the mainnet today, on December 16. This follows a testnet debut on the “Fuji” testnet on November 25. Related Reading: Crypto Market Outlook: VanEck Issues 10 Predictions, Including Bitcoin Nearing $200,000 The highly anticipated mainnet launch is described by Avalanche’s core developers as the most significant upgrade in the chain’s history. Compounding the buzz is Avalanche’s December 12 announcement of a $250 million private token sale led by Galaxy Digital, Dragonfly, and ParaFi Capital, with more than 40 other entities participating. According to official statements, this fundraising round strengthens Avalanche’s treasury, already valued at around $3 billion in AVAX tokens, and comes on the back of a previous $230 million token sale in 2021. Avalanche9000 incorporates the Etna Upgrade and key community proposals ACP-77 and ACP-125, altogether reimagining how Avalanche’s subnets function—now referred to as layer-1s. In doing so, Avalanche transitions from a costly validator system requiring 2,000 AVAX per instance to a more subscription-like model that charges 1.33 AVAX per month. The upgrade also focuses on cross-chain connectivity, enabling more sophisticated interchain communication within Avalanche’s broader ecosystem. #4 Stacks (STX) Stacks is another name to keep on the radar as it prepares to launch sBTC on Tuesday, December 17, at 11:00 am ET. This new BTC-backed asset is designed to bring Bitcoin’s liquidity directly into the DeFi sphere on Stacks, offering a rewards program that is notably free of staking requirements. According to the project’s official announcement, the sBTC Rewards Program provides a 5% annual Bitcoin reward, paid out in bi-weekly installments, and the distribution is made in actual Bitcoin, not third-party tokens. The program’s first phase, commencing on December 17, will focus on deposit functionality and immediate rewards accrual for sBTC holders. The second phase, currently planned for March 2025, is expected to layer in more advanced DeFi capabilities and reward structures, thereby broadening the utility of sBTC. #5 LayerZero (ZRO) LayerZero rounds out the week’s watchlist with a governance milestone. On December 20, 2024, at 00:00 UTC, ZRO token holders will engage in the network’s first-ever fee switch referendum, a vote that could activate a protocol fee on every LayerZero message. The referendum is straightforward, posing the single question, “Turn the fee switch on?” A majority vote of “Yes,” assuming quorum is met, would enact a fee that matches the underlying DVN and Executor costs for each message, effectively doubling the cost of each cross-chain transmission. The collected fees would then be used to buy back and burn ZRO, potentially reducing the circulating supply and impacting the token’s economics. ZRO balances across Ethereum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Arbitrum are all factored into each holder’s voting power, consolidated seamlessly through LayerZero’s lzRead feature. The referendum will last seven days, concluding on December 27, 2024. A 60% quorum of the circulating supply is required for the vote to be valid; if that threshold is not met, the outcome defaults to “No.” If the referendum passes, the protocol fee would be immediately activated, potentially shifting the dynamics of how developers and users manage cross-chain communications. This governance mechanism is set to repeat every six months, though the quorum requirement would decrease by 5% each time if it is not met, down to a minimum floor of 20%. At press time, Bitcoin traded at $104,748. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Donald Trump’s crypto initiative, World Liberty Financial (WLF), is making significant strides by acquiring three altcoins worth millions. This move comes amid growing speculation that the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform is on the brink of “becoming operational.” Trump’s Crypto Venture Secures Major Token Purchases Since December 11, World Liberty […]
Increasingly more analysts and chart patterns are pointing to an imminent Ether breakout to an all-time high, bolstered by BlackRock doubling its Ether ETF holdings.
In an important victory for the crypto industry, Rep. French Hill, a Republican from Arkansas, is expected to become the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee after being endorsed by the GOP’s steering committee. This move implies a favorable trend in cryptocurrency regulation under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, which has already made key […]