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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.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsThe Solana ecosystem has shown remarkable performance this year. The 24-hour trading volume on Solana's DEXs frequently surpasses that of Ethereum, and the SOL/ETH exchange rate has steadily risen. Coinbase's recent Q3 earnings report revealed that SOL now accounts for 11% of its trading revenue, highlighting users' strong interest in trading SOL. During this market cycle, it can be advantageous to hold SOL positions. Additionally, holding SOL-based LSTs allows you to earn annualized returns that are denominated in SOL. Bitget has partnered with Solayer, Orca, Save, and Kamino to launch BGSOL, and will work to expand BGSOL's applications. With the support from Bitget, BGSOL currently offers the highest APR among SOL-based LSTs.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsThe AI agent concept has recently gained significant traction in the crypto space, particularly AI agent memecoins. Moving beyond theoretical ideas, AI agents are now being applied across various fields, including autonomous execution of transactions on the blockchain, complex analytics, and even automating everyday tasks. Overall, the AI agent trend in crypto demonstrates considerable growth potential and technological innovation. However, investors and tech enthusiasts are advised to balance enthusiasm with rational assessment, focusing on genuine progress and practical applications of these projects. This articles recommends two projects, VIRTUAL and OLAS, both showcasing substantial advancements and real-world use cases with strong market support.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsMemecoins have been gaining traction in the current market cycle, consistently drawing attention and capital. Established projects are now backing Pump.fun, a token launch platform, leveraging their brand and community resources to issue memecoins, engaging new users, and unlocking fresh capital for business growth. Fueled by the memecoin buzz, ApeChain's APE token surged by over 100% in a single day, reaching a three-month high. Additionally, Yuga Labs' NFT collections have seen a long-awaited recovery. Recently, major platforms and wallets have also begun actively supporting ApeChain. As a leading team from the NFT era, ApeChain shows strong development potential.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsRecently, as market liquidity recovers, the crypto market—led by key assets like BTC and ETH—has started to rebound. Leading DeFi assets have continued to update their products amid six months of market volatility, maintaining their market dominance and leading positions. With the upcoming U.S. presidential election, both candidates are likely to propose favorable policies regarding DeFi and Web3 applications, potentially bolstering the sector. As a result, leading DeFi assets are expected to benefit from an early boost in liquidity recovery and may outperform the broader market in the coming months.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsIn the wake of the market narrative surrounding the "Solana Killer," SUI, which recently launched the Grayscale Sui Trust and Binance futures, has doubled in value within a month. The leading projects in the Sui ecosystem have also benefited from the generous subsidies and strong support provided by the Sui Foundation. This surge has brought numerous opportunities within the Sui ecosystem.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsAs the Federal Reserve begins its interest rate cut cycle, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a broad recovery. Alongside mainstream assets like BTC and ETH, the AI sector has also rebounded rapidly. The convergence of AI and crypto has emerged as a compelling narrative in this market cycle, attracting numerous tech teams and venture capital firms. Leading projects in the space have shown significant growth. Recommended projects to watch closely include Bittensor (TAO), Near Protocol (NEAR), and Arkham (ARKM).
- 01:13Trump: Impose 100% Tariff on All Imported Foreign FilmsPANews May 5th news, according to reports from the Financial Associated Press, U.S. President Trump stated that he plans to authorize the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative's Office to immediately initiate relevant procedures to impose tariffs of up to 100% on all films produced abroad and entering the United States.
- 01:13Indonesia suspends Worldcoin and WorldID-related services due to regulatory violationsPANews reported on May 5 that Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) recently announced the temporary revocation of the electronic system operator registration certificate (TDPSE) related to Worldcoin and WorldID services. Officials stated that this decision was based on preliminary investigations which found that the related services allegedly violated Indonesian electronic system regulations. The investigation revealed that PT. Terang Bulan Abadi, the company purportedly responsible for operations, was not registered as an electronic system operator (PSE) as required and did not possess the necessary TDPSE certificate. It was also discovered that Worldcoin-related services were actually operating using the registration certificate of another legal entity, PT. Sandina Abadi Nusantara. The Ministry of Communication and Digital stated that they plan to summon relevant personnel from these two companies for further investigation and handling of this violation.
- 01:13Ripple's $4-5 Billion Acquisition Proposal for Circle RejectedAccording to a report by Jinse Finance, Bloomberg reported that the enterprise-level blockchain company Ripple recently made an acquisition offer of $4-5 billion to the stablecoin issuer Circle, but it was rejected by the latter. Circle believes that the valuation does not adequately reflect its strategic position and growth potential in the cross-border payment field. The stablecoin USDC issued by Circle currently has a market value of over $61 billion, making it the second-largest stablecoin globally. The company has submitted an IPO application for April 2025 and achieved a revenue of $1.67 billion in 2024. Circle's recently launched Circle Payments Network (CPN) aims to connect global financial institutions through USDC and other regulated stablecoins.