According to Odaily, X's CEO Linda Yaccarino has confirmed plans to launch X Money this year, a product that could potentially transform the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency sectors. Analyst Alex Finn suggests that X Payments might be introduced without approval from all 50 U.S. states. The platform is expected to utilize or support Bitcoin, stablecoins pegged to the U.S. dollar, or other cryptocurrencies. Finn notes that the use of stablecoins could enhance transaction speed and reduce costs. He further adds that X Payments might support cryptocurrencies in some capacity, potentially making them a significant component of X's payment system.

According to BlockBeats, on January 6, MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor expressed interest in serving as a cryptocurrency advisor in the upcoming Trump administration. During an interview, Saylor hinted at discussions with members of the U.S. government, though he did not disclose specific details. Saylor is eager to contribute to the development of digital asset policies and may take on a role within an advisory committee. His recent conversation with Eric Trump, which focused on Bitcoin, has sparked speculation about his potential involvement in future initiatives.

According to Cointelegraph, XRP has recently demonstrated a bullish pattern on its daily chart, suggesting a potential upward momentum. The cryptocurrency's price has increased by 15% over the past week, following a period of consolidation after its rally towards $3.00 in early December. On January 6, the XRP/USD pair reached an intraday high of $2.44, as reported by Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView. The rise in XRP's price is supported by a significant increase in open interest (OI), which has surged by 45% in the last 24 hours, climbing from $2.6 billion to $3.7 billion. This increase in OI indicates that investors are opening new positions, anticipating further price increases. Historically, substantial jumps in OI have preceded notable rallies in XRP's price. For instance, between July 13 and July 14, 2023, a 100% increase in OI led to a 107% price surge. Similarly, between November 29 and December 3, 2024, a 76% rise in OI was followed by a 100% price increase. The current surge in OI could potentially lead to a breakout from the consolidation phase, with XRP's price possibly reaching $15. The daily chart shows a bull flag pattern, a classic technical indicator of bullish momentum. A daily candlestick close above the flag's upper boundary at $2.41 could trigger a significant upward breakout, with a target set by the flagpole's height, suggesting a potential 520% increase from the current price. Additional bullish indicators include support from the 50-day simple moving average at $2.10 and the relative strength index resetting above the 50 mark. Analysts have also predicted a $15 target for XRP by 2025, citing positive market sentiment and growth in XRP's adoption and partnerships. Using Fibonacci levels and Elliott Wave theory, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has projected that XRP could reach $15 by May 5, 2025. This article does not provide investment advice or recommendations. All investment and trading decisions involve risk, and readers should conduct their own research before making any decisions.

According to Odaily, the cryptocurrency SAND has recently surpassed the 0.71 USDT mark, currently trading at 0.7054 USDT. This marks a 24-hour increase of 11.49%.

According to Foresight News, data from CoinGecko reveals that the market capitalization of Solana's meme coin PENGU has reached $2.858 billion, surpassing the Ethereum Layer 2 network token Optimism (OP), which stands at $2.806 billion. PENGU has experienced a significant increase of over 40% in the past seven days.

According to January Binance Research: The cryptocurrency market ended 2024 on a dynamic note, with Bitcoin achieving a stellar 123% year-to-date growth, reaching an all-time high of $108K and ranking as the 7th largest global asset. DeFi protocols also soared, hitting record TVLs of $71B in liquid staking and $55B in lending. As we enter 2025, the rise of AI agents and a more supportive regulatory landscape under the new U.S. administration promise to shape the next wave of innovation and adoption in the crypto space.Record Market Surge Followed by CorrectionIn December 2024, the cryptocurrency market hit an all-time high of $3.91 trillion, spurred by:Regulatory optimismInstitutional adoptionBitcoin's record high of $108,000 driven by:MicroStrategy's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100Continued BTC acquisitionsCorrection Trigger: The Federal Reserve's announcement of fewer 2025 rate cuts (reduced from four to two) led to a sharp market pullback, erasing over $500 billion from the market capitalization.Key HighlightsBitcoin’s Stellar YearAnnual Performance:Bitcoin's market cap surged ~123.4% YTD, making it the 7th largest global asset, overtaking Saudi Aramco and Silver.It ranks as the second-best performer among top 10 global assets, just behind Nvidia.Drivers of Growth:Spot ETF approvals.Anticipation of the Bitcoin Halving.Shifts in monetary policy and supportive regulatory changes.Outlook: Continued momentum in 2025 could further elevate Bitcoin’s position as a leading asset class.Stablecoin DevelopmentsEthena's USDe emerged as the 3rd largest stablecoin with a market cap of $5.9 billion, overtaking DAI.Key Catalysts:High yields on staked USDe.sUSDe added as collateral on Aave in November 2024.DeFi Sector GrowthVolumes Hit Record Highs:Decentralized spot volume: $326B.Decentralized perpetuals volume: $356B (370% YTD growth, driven by Hyperliquid).Lending and Liquid Staking Protocols:Lending TVL: $55B.Liquid staking TVL: $71B.Outlook: Growth is expected to accelerate under the pro-crypto Trump administration.AI Agents’ Growing InfluenceEmerging Market Segment:Top AI agent tokens have multi-billion-dollar valuations and attract 100K daily impressions.Types of AI Agent Plays:Platforms: Examples include Virtuals and ai16z (developer of the Eliza framework).Individual Agents: Notable example: aixbt, offering daily crypto market analysis.Future Trends: Expansion into trading agents, entertainment, and other applications.December 2024 highlighted both the potential and volatility of the cryptocurrency market. With Bitcoin poised to maintain its upward trajectory and sectors like DeFi and AI agents showing rapid growth, 2025 may bring unprecedented opportunities under a favorable regulatory environment.

According to Odaily, asset management firm Calamos has announced the launch of its first Bitcoin ETF with 100% downside protection, named 'CBOJ'. This new ETF builds on the success of the company's structured protection ETF series introduced in 2024. The CBOJ is expected to be listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange on January 22, 2025.

资管公司 Calamos 宣布推出首个 100%下行保护比特币 ETF“CBOJ”，CBOJ 将以该公司 2024 年推出的 结构化保护 ETF 系列的成功为基础，预计将于 2025 年 1 月 22 日在芝加哥期权交易所上市。（PRNewswire）

MicroStrategy 在 2025 年伊始宣布将在 2024 年最后两天购买新的 BTC。

据 Whale Alert 监测，北京时间今日 22：12 左右，1664 枚 BTC 从 Robinhood 转入 Coinbase Institutional，价值 165,123,650 美元。

According to PANews, Riot Platforms announced that the company mined 516 bitcoins in December 2024, marking a 4% increase from the previous month. Riot CEO Jason Les stated that the initial 400MW development phase at the Corsicana facility has completed all system installations and miner deployments. Despite the completion of installations, the company is implementing a gradual commissioning process to ensure the quality of power supply to the grid.

现货比特币 ETF 净流入量超过 700 亿美元，稳定币市场突破 5000 亿美元，监管顺风和人工智能融合是伯恩斯坦分析师对 2025 年的预期。

从数据驱动的角度探索比特币 2025 年的潜力，分析 MVRV Z 分数、Pi 周期和宏观经济趋势等关键指标，以洞察未来一年的前景。

现在的加密行业也处于一个不确定的阶段，未来有许多一堆可能性会共存。而只有当市场变动或者外部因素介入时，这些可能性才会变成一个明确的现实。

自 12 月中旬以来，Tether USDT 的交易量已蒸发 1000 亿美元，但 Matrixport 表示，“现在看跌可能为时过早”。

随着抽象层简化用户的交互，自主交易代理管理投资组合，以及AI驱动的dApp优化用例，我们正得见新时代的曙光。

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