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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.
- 13:18Trump Criticizes Powell, Says FOMC Should Take ActionAccording to Jinse Finance, Trump posted that the housing market has lagged because Powell refuses to lower interest rates. Families are suffering due to excessively high rates, and even our country is forced to pay higher interest than it should. Our rates should be three percentage points lower than they are now, which would save the entire nation $1 trillion a year. Powell, this stubborn guy, just doesn’t get it—never has, and never will. The board should take action, but they lack the courage to do so!
- 13:13Analysis: The Mass Unstaking of 620,000 ETH May Be Linked to Large Withdrawals of ETH Deposits on Aave, Leading to a Surge in Borrowing RatesAccording to ChainCatcher, citing on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa and crypto KOL darkpool’s analysis, the mass unstaking event involving 620,000 ETH may be related to a surge in ETH withdrawals from the Aave platform, which caused borrowing rates to spike. The rapid withdrawal of ETH deposits from Aave led to soaring borrowing rates, forcing loop lending participants—who had previously profited from interest rate spreads—into losses, compelling them to redeem stETH to deleverage, resulting in the current situation. Aave ETH borrowing APR once soared to 10% Lido $stETH’s current exit waiting period has been extended to 21 days (normally within a week) There is still a discount of nearly 0.4% when swapping stETH for ETH on-chain Regarding the implementation of loop lending, Aave’s collateral ratio for ETH is 93%, meaning arbitrageurs can use leverage of up to 14x to earn interest rate spreads. Under normal circumstances, the annualized return on principal can reach approximately 7%.
- 13:08H.C. Wainwright Initiates Cango with Buy Rating and $8 Price TargetOdaily Planet Daily News: H.C. Wainwright analyst Kevin Dede has initiated coverage on Cango (NASDAQ: CANG) with a "Buy" rating and set a target price of $8.Additionally, TipRanks data shows that the analyst has achieved a total win rate of 42.6% and an average return of 11.8% over the past year.According to Yahoo Finance, Cango (NASDAQ: CANG) is currently trading at $5.18.