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- Bitcoin's 7-week low at $111,000 in August 2025 triggered by flash perpetuals cascade and $2.7B whale dump, amid Fed policy fragmentation and political risks. - ETFs show dual role: BlackRock's IBIT saw $579M inflows then $615M outflows, yet institutional demand remains strong with $65B in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs by Q2 2025. - Institutional confidence contrasts retail fragility: mid-tier holders increased BTC share to 23.07%, while short-term holders lost 30-38% of 18-month UTXO positions. - Bitcoin domin
- Bitcoin's 2025 bull market enters consolidation as prices near highs but on-chain activity declines, with NVT ratio (1.51) below overvaluation thresholds. - Institutional accumulation persists despite ETF outflows, with large holders adding 16,000 BTC weekly and Harvard allocating $120M to IBIT. - Macroeconomic tailwinds (Fed dovish pivot, 2025 halving) and technical indicators (bullish flag pattern) reinforce Bitcoin's store-of-value narrative. - Strategic entry opportunities emerge above $113K, support
- MAV surged 620.16% in 24 hours to $2.73, driven by network upgrades and ecosystem expansion. - Protocol enhancements including a new consensus layer and off-chain scaling reduced transaction times by 70%. - Strategic partnerships with cross-border payment providers and DeFi platforms expanded utility while developer contributions rose 400%. - Analysts predict sustained growth as technical milestones align with increased institutional interest and community engagement.
- Nigeria explores blockchain to enhance electoral integrity and public trust ahead of 2027 elections. - Blockchain aims to address voter registration issues via immutable records and smart contracts for real-time eligibility checks. - Experts propose hybrid voting systems (online tokens + physical cards) to bridge Nigeria's 60% internet access gap. - Challenges include political resistance to transparency, cybersecurity risks, and institutional reforms for impartial INEC appointments.
- S&P 500 rose 0.2% as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings and Federal Reserve policy signals. - Fed Chair Powell's dovish comments fueled expectations of rate cuts, easing equity market pressure. - Nvidia's results could significantly impact the index due to its large weighting and AI demand trends. - Weaker dollar and global market resilience supported gains amid anticipation of potential September rate cuts. - Market remains cautious about inflation risks and geopolitical uncertainties despite positive
- Ethereum transitions to institutional reserve asset in Q2 2025 via deflationary mechanics, yield generation, and ETF inflows. - Corporate treasuries (e.g., SharpLink, Bit Digital) stake 95%+ ETH holdings, accumulating 1.2M ETH ($3B) as structural demand intensifies. - Ethereum ETFs attract $28.5B net inflows vs. Bitcoin's outflows, driven by utility token reclassification and in-kind redemption mechanisms. - Undervalued ETH price ($4,700) creates buy-the-dip opportunity amid 14-month high ETH/BTC ratio a
- Baselight and Walrus are building a decentralized data economy by combining blockchain and AI infrastructure. - Walrus’s Sui-based storage and Baselight’s structured data platform enable monetizable, privacy-preserving data access and AI training. - Their institutional backing and growing user traction signal a strategic shift in data infrastructure, with Walrus’s tokenomics and Sui’s growth offering long-term value.
- Solana's sBridge and InfiniSVM redefine DeFi with SVM-native cross-chain efficiency and hardware-driven scalability. - sBridge enables sub-second, low-cost transfers between SVM chains, outperforming EVM-based bridges. - InfiniSVM targets 1M TPS via FPGA hardware, aiming to support real-time DeFi applications and institutional use. - Solayer's tokenomics and partnerships aim to drive adoption, though short-term volatility and competition pose risks.
- Bitcoin's market dominance fell to 59% in August 2025, marking a structural shift as institutional capital and whale activity migrate to altcoins like Ethereum. - Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin with a 54% price surge, driven by DeFi infrastructure and smart contract capabilities, while ETF inflows and $110M LayerZero acquisition signaled institutional validation. - Regulatory developments in Japan and Hong Kong accelerated altcoin adoption, with investors advised to diversify by use case and allocate 10-1
- 09:06Aster: Community and ecosystem unlocked tokens have been migrated, with related addresses holding approximately 235.2 million tokens.Jinse Finance reported that the perpetual contract DEX Aster announced on the X platform that, as part of its tokenomics release plan, it has completed the migration of unlocked tokens for the community and ecosystem to an address starting with "0x0A55". This address currently holds 235.2 millions ASTER tokens, representing the amount unlocked over the three months since TGE. There are currently no spending plans for these tokens, and if there are any future token deployment plans, the community will be informed in advance.
- 08:58The whale who accumulated 414,000 HYPE within days after the TGE has fully sold off today.According to Deep Tide TechFlow, on December 17, on-chain data shows that after purchasing 414,000 HYPE (approximately $11.2 million) within a few days following the TGE 12 months ago, this wallet has sold all of its holdings in the past 8 hours.
- 08:58Dune releases in-depth report on prediction markets: Prediction markets are accelerating towards mainstream finance, with Opinion as a leading macro prediction market case, surpassing $6.4 billion in trading volume within 50 days.Dune Releases In-Depth Report on Prediction Markets: Prediction Markets Accelerate Toward Mainstream Finance, Opinion Leads as a Macro Prediction Market Example with Over $6.4 Billion in Trading Volume Within 50 Days 2025-12-17 08:54 BlockBeats news, on December 17, Dune, together with several institutions including Keyrock and KPMG, recently released an industry report on prediction markets. The report points out that macro-oriented prediction markets integrated with traditional institutions are rapidly heating up. Among them, prediction markets represented by Opinion are standardizing macroeconomic indicators such as inflation, interest rates, and employment into tradable assets, becoming a key example of prediction markets accelerating into mainstream finance. The report shows that trading activity on Opinion has grown rapidly, with cumulative nominal trading volume exceeding $6.4 billion within 50 days of launch, and single-day trading volume surpassing $200 million multiple times, ranking first in the industry. Original Link Report Correction/Report This platform is now fully integrated with the Farcaster protocol. If you already have a Farcaster account, you can log in to post comments