ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, VanEck CEO Jan Van Eck stated that the reason for the rapid rise in cryptocurrency prices is the largest shift in U.S. government policy in history. Additionally, he predicts that Bitcoin will reach $400,000.Furthermore, Jan Van Eck mentioned in an interview with CNBC last week that he expects Bitcoin's price to exceed $400,000 by 2030. He even predicts that by 2050, Bitcoin's price will reach $3 million.

ChainCatcher news, QCP Capital's latest analysis indicates that Ethereum is performing strongly, with a rise of over 4% yesterday, while Bitcoin fell by 1.5% during the same period. The ETH/BTC exchange rate rebounded 13% from the post-election low of 0.0318 to 0.0366, showing that funds are shifting towards Ethereum. The increase in Ethereum significantly outpaced the 0.5% rise of the CoinDesk 20 index.In addition, U.S. presidential elect Trump nominated Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, boosting market sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 439 points to 44,860, an increase of 0.99%; the S&P 500 index broke through 6,000 points; and the Nasdaq Composite Index rose by 0.75%. Bessent proposed a "three arrows" economic strategy, including goals of achieving a 3% budget deficit by 2028, 3% GDP growth, and an increase of 3 million barrels of oil per day.

ChainCatcher news, Greeks.live researcher Adam posted on social media that the crypto market has cooled down, with $90,000 becoming an important battleground. The performance of U.S. stocks, represented by Tesla and Nvidia, has been poor, and the crypto market is shifting towards Meme, all of which point to a rather dangerous direction, with both directions having the potential for significant volatility. This week's economic events and data are not important, and macro market expectations are flat, with a low correlation between crypto and macro.After experiencing a surge last week, the crypto market has entered a correction, while the options market remains relatively stable. Large trades and market interest rates are worth paying attention to. Currently, the implied volatility for major maturities is at a low level, making it a good opportunity to position for some mid to long-term value. Historically, the fourth quarter tends to perform well, and it is still a good time to buy.In terms of the crypto interest rate market, Bitfinex's interest rate market has been relatively stable recently, and suitable interest rate orders can be actively executed, especially when there is market movement, which is worth paying special attention to.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman stated that the recent rise in the crypto market reflects an increase in regulatory certainty in major markets such as the United States. There will be more instances of linking real-world assets to cryptocurrencies, as this makes it easier to navigate the regulatory environment.

ChainCatcher news, according to Google Trends data, the search interest for Bitcoin reached a peak of 100 today. This shows that people's interest in searching for Bitcoin is continuously increasing, and retail investors are refocusing on the cryptocurrency market.

ChainCatcher news, Greeks.live researcher Adam posted on social media that the U.S. election ended with a landslide victory for Trump, and Bitcoin simultaneously broke through its historical high, driving multiple mainstream cryptocurrencies to surge. The market sentiment is currently very high. The crypto market is now independent of other markets, and often important fundamental turning points are first reflected in the crypto space. Last Friday's interest rate meeting decided to cut rates by 25 basis points, and the fundamentals of the rate-cutting cycle are supporting the investment market. The implied volatility (IV) of the current options at-the-money has already dropped below 60%, with strong selling pressure from sellers who are selling into the big market.The U.S. election ended with a Trump victory, and last Friday's interest rate meeting decided to cut rates by 25 basis points. The crypto market reacted strongly, with Bitcoin breaking through its historical high, and both funding rates and futures premiums showing strong bullish sentiment. In terms of options, the implied volatility (IV) of the current options at-the-money has dropped to 80%, with strong selling pressure from sellers who are selling into the big market. Currently, the short-term skew of Bitcoin has risen significantly, while the mid to long-term skew has decreased. The options market still needs to observe the movements of the whales.In the crypto interest rate market, the Bitfinex interest rate market has been relatively stable recently, with occasional high-interest orders of 20%. When encountering suitable interest rate orders, it is worth actively trading, especially during market movements.

ChainCatcher message, according to SoSoValue data, the cryptocurrency market continues to show an upward trend, with the DeFi and RWA sectors leading the way. ETH has increased by 11.23% in the last 24 hours, with its market cap share rising to 13.37%; the DeFi sector overall has risen by 13.59%. In the sub-sectors of DeFi, LSDFi and LRTFi have increased by 22.71% and 15.26% today, respectively.In addition, the RWA sector has risen by 12.78%, while Layer 1 and Layer 2 sectors have increased by 5.90% and 10.72%, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, Huobi HTX global advisor Sun Yuchen stated in the Spaces open mic titled "Waiting for the Dust to Settle in America, Witnessing BTC's New High" that Trump's presidency could bring a "180-degree turnaround" for the Web3 industry. He pointed out that this change would not only create a more relaxed policy environment but also promote innovation and mainstream development in the Web3 field, making it possible for the industry to welcome a freer innovation environment and broad support.In addition, Sun Yuchen commented on Bitcoin breaking its historical high, stating that under the current election backdrop, many cryptocurrencies have not yet reached their deserved heights. The regulatory pressure over the past four years has shaken internal confidence, and outsiders lack a deep understanding of the industry, exacerbating the information gap. He emphasized that investors should not underestimate Trump's profound impact on the crypto market; once his policy inclinations become clear, the crypto market may experience a stronger upward momentum.Regarding the industry's prospects, Sun Yuchen stated that cryptocurrencies are gradually forming influence globally and are continuously moving towards the mainstream at both policy and market levels, with their position in society and politics becoming increasingly important in the future.

ChainCatcher news, Bitget Research Institute stated that in the short term, Polymarket shows that the market believes the probability of Trump winning exceeds 90%, which is a significant deviation from the then poll results. Trump secured the crucial votes in Georgia, further increasing his winning probability, leading to a panic entry of cautious funds, pushing the BTC price to new highs. Bitget Research Institute reminds that attention should be paid to the risk of a pullback due to short-term profit-taking after the election.In the medium to long term, Trump's election is favorable for BTC, but his policy direction may push up inflation levels in the United States, and the medium to long-term U.S. interest rates may remain above 3.5%. The Republican Party may sweep Congress this time, which could promote a regulatory framework favorable to the crypto market, benefiting the crypto market in the medium to long term.Additionally, Bitget Research Institute pointed out that in the derivatives market, the IV of the options market has risen, and the open interest in the contract market has increased by 900 million USD in the short term, indicating that traders are betting on future volatility. Furthermore, after the market capitalization of stablecoins broke a new high, it has been fluctuating around 160 billion USD, providing significant leverage space for the market, and BTC may reach the level of 100,000 USD within 5 months.