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Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $105,100 on December 15, driven by speculation of it becoming a US reserve asset. The cryptocurrency has surged nearly 20% in the past month and 55.5% since the November 5 presidential election. Asset managers predict Bitcoin could rise to between $180,000 and $200,000 by 2025, regardless of any strategic reserve implementation.
Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. have seen a remarkable 12 consecutive days of positive inflows, totaling $429 million on December 13, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust leading the charge. Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs recorded $23.6 million in inflows, marking their 15th straight day of growth, driven by BlackRock’s Ethereum Fund. Both markets reflect increasing investor interest, with Bitcoin priced at approximately $101,367 and Ethereum at around $3,870.
XRP has surged to a seven-year high of $2.75, pushing its market cap above $150 billion, making it the fourth-largest cryptocurrency. Analysts predict significant gains for XRP and Solana, with the latter potentially reaching $750 if it surpasses the $230 resistance level. Meanwhile, the new altcoin Yeti Ouro has exceeded $1 million in its presale, driven by interest in its play-to-earn gaming platform, Yeti Go, which rewards players with YETIO tokens.
Solana (SOL) has experienced a pullback after reaching a new all-time high, influenced by the SEC's rejection of spot ETF applications, causing its price to drop to $226. Meanwhile, investors are turning to Cutoshi (CUTO), a new meme coin with a utility-focused approach, currently priced at $0.031 during its presale. Cutoshi aims to combine meme culture with a robust DeFi ecosystem, offering features like cross-chain trading and a learning hub to promote crypto adoption.
VanEck forecasts Bitcoin will reach $180,000, Ethereum $6,000, and Solana $500 by Q4 2025, following a steep correction after an initial surge. The firm anticipates the establishment of a US Bitcoin reserve and increased approval of crypto ETPs by the SEC under new leadership. Additionally, asset tokenization and stablecoin usage are expected to thrive, with daily settlement volumes surpassing $300 billion.
Binance's CEO Richard Teng stated that discussions about re-entering the US market are "premature" following the exchange's exit amid a $4.3 billion settlement over regulatory violations. The company is now focusing on global operations and has partnered with Circle to integrate USD Coin (USDC) into its treasury, aiming to strengthen its position in the stablecoin market.In other developments, Microsoft shareholders rejected a proposal to allocate profits to Bitcoin, while JPMorgan raised price targets for several Bitcoin mining stocks. Additionally, Bitwise predicts 2025 will see major crypto IPOs, including Circle and Kraken, as the market anticipates significant growth in Bitcoin's value.
Ethereum's price projection could drop to $7,300 by 2030, reflecting changing fundamentals, while institutional demand has surged, with BlackRock's Ethereum ETF attracting $1.5 billion in just 16 days. Despite recent inflows, concerns linger over the impact of layer-2 networks on Ethereum's market value.
VanEck forecasts Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by 2025, driven by institutional demand and the potential establishment of a US strategic reserve. The report also highlights Ethereum, Solana, and Sui as top performers, with significant growth expected in AI agents, tokenized securities, and stablecoins. Additionally, corporate Bitcoin holdings are projected to grow by 43%, while decentralized exchange trading volumes may exceed $4 trillion.
Solana has emerged as the leading ecosystem for new developers in 2024, surpassing Ethereum for the first time in eight years, with 7,625 new developers joining. Despite a recent dip in price and trading volume, projections for 2025 suggest a potential peak of $500 for SOL, driven by continued adoption and regulatory advancements. The technical setup indicates a possible short-term target of $272.50, with further gains expected as the market stabilizes.
U.S. spot bitcoin and ethereum ETFs continued their strong inflow momentum, attracting $597.57 million and $273.67 million, respectively. Blackrock's IBTC led bitcoin inflows with $431.60 million, while Blackrock's ETHA topped ethereum inflows at $202.31 million. Total net inflows for bitcoin ETFs reached $35.17 billion, while ethereum ETFs accumulated $2.24 billion, managing $13.63 billion in assets.
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