🚨 Suspected insiders turned $14,600 into $20M on the meme coin FOCAI on Solana. 15 wallets received a 136,000-fold profit, owning 60.5% of the tokens. This raises questions about transparency and decentralization. One wallet earned $3.5M in three hours. Despite such successes, 99% of traders on Pump.fun remain in the red. Analysts warn of risks in the cryptocurrency markets.

Aave discusses a proposal to peg the price of Ethena’s USDe to Tether’s USDt to protect users from market fluctuations. This has raised skepticism in the community, as many believe it does not address fundamental risks. 🤔 Some users suggest pegging USDe directly to $1.00. Questions remain unanswered, and voting has not yet been scheduled.

• Solana is back above $200! 🚀 Despite $55 million in sales from Pump.fun, the price has risen by 10%. Investors are energized ahead of Trump's inauguration.

• Aave is breaking records: deposits have reached $33.4 billion, surpassing 2021 figures. The platform is expanding markets by adding new solutions.

• In December, Solana raised $1 billion in stablecoins, strengthening its position in DeFi.

• Pump.fun is close to $400 million in revenue, despite the decline of meme coins.

🐻 The crypto market is tense! Despite bulls' attempts to push Bitcoin above $100,000, ETF investors are pulling out funds — $242.3 million has been recorded in outflows. Analysts at Bravo Research warn of a possible decline to $80,000, but see this as an opportunity to buy. Ethereum is also not in a hurry to grow, remaining in anticipation. Be cautious and keep an eye on the trends!

XRP has overtaken Tether to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, behind only Bitcoin and Ether. 📉 XRP's market cap has reached $138.98 billion, while USDT has fallen $1.6 billion due to new EU rules for stablecoins. XRP is up 17% in 14 days, with rumors of a possible ETF fueling interest. Despite the decline, Tether remains the leader among stablecoins, accounting for 67.21% of the market.

🚨 Attention, crypto enthusiasts! CertiK warns: phishing attacks have become the main threat of 2024. Hackers steal wallet keys through fraudulent links, causing damage of more than $1 billion in 296 incidents. Despite this, the number of crypto hacks has decreased by 52% since 2022. But be careful: with the development of AI, phishing will become even more sophisticated. The industry is already taking measures, but caution does not hurt!

🚨 The Crypto Industry in the Spotlight!

- The year 2024 has become a record year for Bitcoin, but also a year of lawsuits. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and other leaders have ended up behind bars.
- Co-founders of Tornado Cash and IcomTech have also faced justice.
- Trump's promise of a pardon for Ross Ulbricht raises questions.

The crypto world continues to face challenges despite rising prices.

📉 Memecoins: rise and fall. In 2024, the market capitalization of memecoins grew by 500%, reaching $120 billion. However, in December, the market lost $40 billion, decreasing to $98 billion. DWF Labs notes that memecoins reflect changes in the youth's approach to investments and communities. In 2025, trends in AI-based memecoins and thematic plots are expected. It will be interesting to see how creators adapt these narratives.

Uniswap announced v4 launch in 2025, but the timeline is slipping again. 🤔 While DEX trading is breaking records, Uniswap holds the lead with $106 billion in volume. However, the UNI token, although up 6%, is still 69% below its peak in May 2021. New features like dynamic fees and ETH support are expected, but for now, users are left waiting.

🚀 Attention to AI tokens! In 2025, they may overshadow meme coins, but by 2026, their popularity could fade, warns venture capitalist Hasib Qureshi. While meme coin trading has dropped by 21.49%, AI tokens have risen by 7.95%. However, be cautious: AI agents are vulnerable to manipulation. A "sudden reversal" of sentiments is possible by 2026. Keep an eye on trends to not miss out on profits!

📉 Attention, crypto enthusiasts! The Coinbase Premium Index, an indicator of Bitcoin demand in the USA, has fallen to a yearly low of -0.23. This may hinder price recovery in the short term. Seller pressure is increasing, and the market is suffering from low liquidity. Long-term Bitcoin holders are in profit, but this may lead to new sell-offs. Keep an eye on macroeconomic changes and Trump's inauguration on January 20!

Bitcoin is struggling to hold its price above $95,000, and interest in leveraged positions is declining. 📉 Since December 28, bulls have lost $470 million in liquidations, and bears are not showing much enthusiasm even when BTC falls below $92,000. Open interest in futures has reached a two-month low, but the futures premium signals bulls' confidence. Political uncertainty in the US adds tension to the market.

📉 The crypto market at a crossroads: Bitcoin started the year with cautious optimism, but volatility may increase as participants return from the holidays. Analysts predict that BTC could reach $120,000, but Ether may lag again in 2025. Investors are anticipating approval of an ETF for Solana, which could be positive for the altcoin. However, current charts indicate that bears are not giving up their positions yet.

China tightens control over cryptocurrencies! 🇨🇳

- New rules require banks to track and report risky operations with crypto assets.
- This will complicate the purchase of digital assets for residents of China.
- Regulators demand monitoring based on identity and source of funds.
- Despite the bans, China ranks second in the number of bitcoins, but all of them have been confiscated.

Ethereum may not be the best choice for the 2025 bull market, believes Markus Thielen from 10x Research. 📉

- Ethereum has decreased by 46.29% since the beginning of the year, while Bitcoin has increased by 121.4%.
- The launch of the Ethereum ETF in the USA did not generate as much excitement as the Bitcoin ETF.
- Thielen is skeptical about the upcoming Pectra update, believing that it will not have a significant impact on the price.

Some analysts still hope for growth.

Meme coins are taking over the crypto market in 2024! 🚀

- Fartcoin (FART) soared to $1.31 billion but fell to $860 million. Memes and jokes continue to reign supreme!
- Woman Yelling At Cat (WYAC) by Taylor Armstrong reached $52 million but is now below $4 million.
- Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) peaked at $2.27 billion but crashed to $650 million.

Memes and absurdity continue to influence the market, but be cautious of the volatility!

📉 MicroStrategy's stock fell by 8% after purchasing bitcoins for $209 million. Investors are concerned about the company's "leveraged" strategy. MSTR sold 592,987 shares to finance the purchase, but the stock dropped to $293.59. Experts warn of the risks associated with increasing the number of shares to 10.33 billion. The "hyperbitcoinization" strategy raises questions, but for now, MSTR remains at the top of the Nasdaq-100.

Bybit is leaving Malaysia! 🇲🇾 The Securities Commission (SC) has demanded that the cryptocurrency exchange cease operations due to lack of registration. Bybit has been ordered to disable all platforms and stop advertising. This follows a similar move in France. The SC warns: use only licensed platforms to protect investments. Malaysia is tightening measures against crypto crimes, adding Atomic Wallet to the blacklist.

Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index Falls to October Levels as Bitcoin Slips into Late 2024 📉

The index is currently at 65, still in the greed zone but the lowest since October 15.

Bitcoin is trading near $93,000, down 13.7% over the past 12 days. Traders are warning of a possible "big dump" as investors shift to stablecoins.

Analysts expect volatility to increase.

📉 The crypto market on the brink: Bitcoin has failed to hold above $100,000, signaling bear pressure. Despite Blockware Solutions' forecasts of a rise to $225,000 by 2025, the current situation is not encouraging. Ethereum is also under pressure, although significant inflows into ETFs are observed. Be cautious and keep an eye on market changes!