Under the heavy clouds of declining Funding Rates, Ethereum is clinging to the $3,000 mark. A correction looms, and hope wavers. In this tumult, altcoins are also trembling.
The Cardano blockchain and the legendary football club FC Barcelona have just officially announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the fan experience. This historic alliance between blockchain technology and one of the largest football clubs in the world promises to redefine fan engagement through innovative Web3 initiatives.
A new era seems to be opening up for American financial advisors. According to a recent survey conducted by Bitwise, 56% of them say they are more inclined to invest in cryptocurrencies after Donald Trump's victory. Such enthusiasm is as intriguing as it is fascinating, especially when we know that crypto markets evolve at lightning speed. Some professionals see it as a favorable wind, ready to propel traditional finance towards new horizons. Others, more cautious, detect a landscape still riddled with uncertainties. However, one thing is certain: the dynamics around Bitcoin and other digital assets continue to strengthen.
The French debt today raises significant concerns. The surge in the ten-year rate, which recently came close to 3.4%, illustrates the colossal challenges the government is facing. On one side, the Minister of Economy, Éric Lombard, must deal with a rapidly increasing interest burden. On the other hand, the risk premium, nearing 90 basis points, serves as a reminder that the gap is gradually widening with Germany and dangerously approaching Italy.
For several years, the BRICS have been seeking to reduce their dependence on the US dollar by developing a monetary alternative. However, at the beginning of 2025, the reality of the foreign exchange market is slipping away from them. The dollar is asserting itself more than ever and reaching new heights while the currencies of the bloc are collapsing. The Indian rupee has plummeted to a historic low of 85.93, the Chinese yuan is weakening, and other local currencies are struggling to hold on. Despite the BRICS' efforts to counter the hegemony of the greenback, the current dynamics expose the limits of their dedollarization strategy and raise the question of the viability of a credible alternative.
Bitcoin is facing a new setback, shaken by a market that is reevaluating its expectations. Indeed, the publication of a solid economic report in the United States has strengthened the dollar, which reduces the likelihood of an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Such a reaction has led to a correction below $93,000. This has temporarily stalled the bullish momentum of crypto. However, Grayscale remains confident and views this pullback as mere turbulence rather than a reversal of trend. According to Zach Pandl, head of research at the company, the strength of the dollar and the restrictive monetary policy are temporarily weighing on the market, but the fundamentals of Bitcoin remain strong. With rising institutional adoption and a changing regulatory environment, the bullish trajectory seems intact despite short-term fluctuations.
The history of financial markets is marked by breakthroughs, those moments when an asset or an innovation disrupts established rules. 2024 will be remembered as the year when Bitcoin definitively crossed a milestone with the rise of spot ETFs. Long awaited, these financial products attracted record inflows, with $129 billion in assets under management in less than a year. From their launch, they generated unprecedented enthusiasm, allowing institutional investors to access Bitcoin in a regulated and secure framework. However, the impact goes beyond the numbers. Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset. It now competes with gold as a store of value. In November, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF surpassed its gold-backed equivalent, a strong symbol of the changing perception among investors. As prospects for 2025 take shape, one question dominates: can this momentum be sustained? Between market consolidation, a possible expansion towards other cryptos like Solana and XRP, and the potential entry of new players like Vanguard, the year 2025 could very well redefine the balance of power in the financial markets.
In Los Angeles, the fires dance. Burned wallets, forgotten private keys, digital fortunes fade away, taking dreams and cryptos into the oblivion of an apocalyptic blaze.
According to recent crypto data, the majority of traders using the decentralized platform Pump.fun have not yet made significant profits. In fact, only 0.4% of traders have managed to generate more than $10,000 in profits. This situation divides analysts, as these figures may be incorrect! What is the reality? Is Pump.fun truly profitable or not?
A shareholder of Meta is proposing to Mark Zuckerberg's company to convert part of its 72 billion dollars in cash into bitcoin to protect against inflation. This initiative is part of a broader movement aimed at urging tech giants to diversify their reserves into cryptocurrency.