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VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsThe yield on the U.S. 10-Year Treasury has been increasing recently, with the U.S. Dollar Index exceeding the 110 level. The forthcoming release of CPI data and the uncertainty surrounding Trump's inauguration next week could further intensify market volatility. Risk aversion is apparent in the market, as global risk assets have demonstrated sluggish performance. In this environment of tense market sentiment and impending macroeconomic data releases, we advise investors to reduce leverage, manage risks carefully, and reserve funds for potential buying opportunities. This edition highlights some of Bitget's token launch promotions and on-chain Earn products based on USDT/USDC, BTC, and SOL, providing investors with a broader range of options.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsAs the new year begins, Solana is leading the market's altcoin rebound, with SOL's price serving as a "leading indicator" for the broader market. Pump.fun, the most prominent project in the Solana ecosystem, generates daily revenue of approximately 15,000 SOL (around $3.3 million), equating to nearly $100 million in monthly revenue. According to the ETF Store President and Bernstein Research analysts, spot Solana ETFs are expected to debut in the U.S. capital markets by the end of 2025, sparking high market expectations for Solana's performance that year.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsAs 2024 came to a close, premier investment banks and institutions worldwide unveiled their strategic outlooks for 2025. A recurring theme across reports from BlackRock, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and others is the frequent mention of one term: "AI." Investors seem to be aligning on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, drawing parallels to the early days of the internet two or three decades ago. This article highlights and recommends several promising AI agent projects. While the mid-to-long-term outlook for AI agents is positive, the recent surge in valuations underscores the need for thorough research (DYOR) when timing investments.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsAI agents are rapidly evolving towards greater autonomy and intelligence. Once considered mere tools, they have now transformed into intelligent entities capable of independently executing complex tasks. A collaborative ecosystem is emerging, enabling multiple AI agents to work together—not just as assistants, but as decision-makers and operators in challenging environments. Technological advancements, such as improved tool integration and personalised memory capabilities, empower AI agents to perform tasks with greater precision and adaptability. AI agents are making waves in industries like finance, healthcare, and education, offering highly personalised services. As the technology matures, anticipation continues to grow for its implementation in businesses and B2B solutions, with 2025 poised to be a pivotal year for growth and adoption.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsThe Trump family's World Liberty Financial has recently made frequent investments in high-quality crypto assets, reflecting strong confidence in the future of the crypto industry. With Trump successfully elected as President and preparing to take office, his previously pro-crypto statements, if implemented, could further drive the growth of the crypto sector. Meanwhile, the projects selected by World Liberty Financial boast strong fundamentals and promising growth potential, positioning them as key players in the crypto space that stand to benefit from the industry's continued expansion.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsAI, blockchain technology, and bioscience are considered three transformative technologies of the 21st century. Projects that integrate AI and blockchain are gaining traction, drawing significant interest from institutional investors in the primary market and participants in the secondary market. In a bullish market environment, numerous quality projects are anticipated to emerge. Google recently unveiled its quantum computing chip Willow, while OpenAI officially launched the video generation tool Sora, bringing AI projects back into the spotlight.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsOver the past year, the performance of ETH and its ecosystem has been underwhelming, with the ETH/BTC ratio down by 30% year-to-date. However, it's important to note that BTC has faced a monthly-level correction after hitting resistance at $100,000, while Solana's DEX volumes have seen a significant decline. These shifts suggest that capital is starting to flow back into the ETH ecosystem, with whales quietly accumulating assets over the past year. Several promising projects within the ETH ecosystem and on EVM chains are worth highlighting.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsAs the regulatory landscape for DeFi and cryptocurrencies in the United States becomes clearer, top-performing DeFi projects with strong profitability are poised to give their tokens genuine value. This could involve using a portion of their profits for token buybacks or directly distributing profits to token holders. If these proposals are implemented, the valuations of these DeFi projects could experience significant upward adjustments. Early market interest has already emerged, making these projects worth investors' attention.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsLast week, Vitalik Buterin and CZ hosted the DeSci (Decentralized Science) conference at Devcon, where Vitalik unveiled the first DeSci product. CZ also expressed ambitions to see 1000 DeSci products next year, sparking widespread attention to the DeSci concept across the industry. Key speculative projects, RIF and URO, each surpassed a market cap of $100 million. As the sector continues to grow, DeSci remains an area worth close attention.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsAptos and Sui, two new public blockchain projects developed with the Move programming language, have recently garnered significant attention in the secondary market. Sui led the way with a steady price increase since early August, up sixfold in three months. Aptos has since followed, driven by ongoing support from the Aptos Foundation. Both Move-based projects have presented notable trading opportunities over the past quarter.
- 01:17The ETH whale who previously borrowed coins to short ETH now appears to have switched to going long, having withdrawn 144,255 ETH from a certain exchange.According to ChainCatcher, on-chain analyst Yu Jin monitored that the whale/institution who borrowed 66,000 ETH to short on October 20 and bought back to repay yesterday, making a profit of $24.48 million, now appears to have turned bullish: from last night to this morning, he transferred a total of $482 million USDC into a certain exchange, and then withdrew 144,255 ETH from the exchange, with an average price possibly around $3,341. These USDC were the collateral for his ETH short last month: at that time, he withdrew $700 million USDC from a certain exchange and used it as collateral on Aave to borrow 66,000 ETH for shorting. After repaying the ETH yesterday, he retrieved the USDC collateral and started buying ETH.
- 01:17South Korean exchanges activate circuit breaker for KOSPI index, programmatic trading suspended for 5 minutesChainCatcher news, the Korea Exchange activated a circuit breaker on the KOSPI index after the KOSPI 200 futures fell by 5%, suspending program trading for 5 minutes.
- 01:04US stock valuations questioned, Asian stock markets generally declineChainCatcher News, according to Golden Ten Data, Asian stock markets followed the overnight sell-off in U.S. stocks on Wednesday, as investor concerns over excessive valuations weakened market confidence. The MSCI Asia-Pacific Index fell by 1%, with the South Korean stock market leading the decline, dropping more than 4%. Chris Weston, Head of Research at Pepperstone Group, stated that the market lacks short-term catalysts and there are few reasons to buy. The CEOs of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs questioned the sustainability of sky-high valuations, intensifying market concerns about an overinflated stock market.