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Freetrade acquired by IG Group as UK stock trading market expands
Freetrade, a UK-based rival to Robinhood, has been acquired by IG Group for £160 million ($195 million), reflecting a 29% discount from its last valuation. This acquisition highlights the rapid growth of the UK stock trading market, which has seen a 10% annual increase, benefiting companies like Robinhood that recently entered the UK market. Following a 322% rally in its share price over the past year, Robinhood has received a Strong Buy consensus rating from analysts, with an average price target of $48.67 per share, indicating further upside potential.
crypto enters infinity age with ten trends shaping 2025 outlook
Analysts at Bernstein declare that crypto has entered the "Infinity Age," predicting Bitcoin will reach $200,000 by 2025, alongside a $500 billion stablecoin market. Key trends include increased corporate treasury adoption, significant inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, and a surge in Ethereum institutional interest. The report also anticipates a shift in crypto regulations under a pro-crypto administration, fostering growth in the digital asset market.
The Santa Claus Rally commenced on Christmas Eve, with major indices closing higher, led by a 7.4% surge in Tesla. MicroStrategy's stock rose 7.8% as it seeks shareholder approval to increase its Class A common stock to fund significant bitcoin purchases, aiming for $42 billion by 2026. Analyst Gautam Chhugani anticipates further market recognition for MicroStrategy, especially with its recent Nasdaq-100 inclusion and potential S&P 500 entry by 2025.
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