Lunar New Year 2025

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In this edition you will find.

• Crypto Industry Outlook 2025: Key Trends, Growth, and Market Shifts

• Lunar New Year 2025 Fuels Bitcoin and Crypto Trading Surge

• Coinbase Strengthens Ties with Trump Amid Crypto Regulatory Shifts

Crypto Industry Outlook 2025: Key Trends, Growth, and Market Shifts

Bitcoin’s Mainstream Surge
Bitcoin solidified its role in global finance in 2024, crossing the $100,000 mark and attracting institutional investors through spot Bitcoin ETFs, with over 1.1 million BTC now held in these products. As discussions of Bitcoin as a global reserve asset gain traction, its influence in traditional markets continues to grow.

Altcoins and DeFi Resurgence
While Bitcoin led headlines, the altcoin market reached a record $1.5 trillion, with memecoins gaining unexpected success. The potential for a 2025 “altseason” is rising as investors seek diversification. Meanwhile, DeFi is set for a breakthrough, with projections suggesting a total value locked (TVL) exceeding $200 billion, driven by decentralized exchanges and liquid staking innovations.

Crypto Stocks and Market Evolution
Crypto stocks experienced a mixed year, with companies like MicroStrategy and Bitdeer seeing gains of 400% and 165%, respectively. Moving into 2025, the sector's performance will hinge on macroeconomic conditions, regulatory shifts, and the push for energy-efficient mining.

Regulation and Future Prospects
The evolving regulatory landscape will shape the industry, with the EU’s MiCA regulation increasing compliance costs while the US emerges as a crypto-friendly hub. As technological advancements, financial adoption, and regulatory frameworks evolve, 2025 promises transformative opportunities across Bitcoin, altcoins, and DeFi. Read the full report for deeper insights into the year ahead.

Lunar New Year 2025 Fuels Bitcoin and Crypto Trading Surge

Bitcoin Trading Spikes During Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year continues to be a bullish period for Bitcoin, with Eastern trading activity surging ahead of the celebrations. In late January, Eastern trading volume climbed to nearly match Western hours, following a historical trend where Bitcoin gains an average of 21.1% around the holiday.

Memecoins Capitalize on the Year of the Snake
Memecoins themed around the Year of the Snake have flooded the market, with tokens like "The Year of the Snake" briefly hitting a $1.7 million market cap. This surge follows a broader trend of speculative crypto mania tied to cultural events, further fueled by recent high-profile crypto ventures.

Digital Red Packets Modernize Crypto Gifting
The tradition of gifting money during Lunar New Year has gone digital, with crypto exchanges offering Bitcoin red packets to users. Meanwhile, China's central bank digital currency (CBDC) is being used for official digital red packet airdrops, modernizing an age-old practice while promoting digital finance adoption.

Crypto Markets Poised for Post-Holiday Gains
With Bitcoin rebounding past $100,000 and February historically being a strong month for crypto, analysts anticipate continued growth post-Lunar New Year. As institutional adoption rises and memecoin speculation fuels new trends, the crypto market is set for an eventful start to 2025.

Coinbase Strengthens Ties with Trump Amid Crypto Regulatory Shifts

Trump’s Campaign Manager Joins Coinbase Advisory Council
Coinbase has appointed Chris LaCivita, former co-campaign manager for Donald Trump, to its Global Advisory Council, signaling deeper ties between the exchange and the Trump administration.

Coinbase’s Push for Pro-Crypto Policies
LaCivita joins notable figures like former Senator Kyrsten Sinema and ex-New York Fed President Bill Dudley, reinforcing Coinbase’s strategy to navigate evolving crypto regulations. He has criticized the Biden administration’s stance on digital assets, aligning with Trump’s vision of making the US a crypto leader.

Coinbase’s Political Shift and Legal Battles
Despite previously avoiding political affiliations, Coinbase has ramped up its influence, donating $45 million to pro-crypto candidates. As the SEC’s lawsuit against Coinbase remains on hold, Trump’s potential influence over regulatory agencies could shape the exchange’s legal future.

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