ChainCatcher message, according to a report by CoinShares, last week saw continued inflows into digital asset investment products, totaling $308 million. Ethereum experienced an inflow of $51 million, while Solana saw an outflow of $8.7 million.The largest outflow was from multi-asset investment products, which saw $121 million leave last week. However, many altcoins are still experiencing inflows, such as XRP ($8.8 million), Horizen ($4.8 million), and Polkadot ($1.9 million), indicating that investors are more inclined to take a more selective approach.

ChainCatcher news, according to Blockworks, the crypto investment firm Bitwise has released its 2025 market outlook report, predicting that the stock price of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) will surge from the current $324 to $700, with a market capitalization expected to surpass Charles Schwab, becoming the largest brokerage in the world. Bitwise had previously accurately predicted that MicroStrategy (MSTR) would be included in the Nasdaq 100 index and expects Coinbase to enter the S&P 500 index next year. CoinShares anticipates that as more companies hold Bitcoin, Bitcoin yield strategies will become the new normal for corporate finance.In addition, Bitwise predicts that the U.S. Department of Labor will relax restrictions on 401(k) pension investments in cryptocurrencies by 2025. Multiple institutions are optimistic about the prospects of the real-world asset tokenization (RWA) market, expecting its scale to exceed $50 billion, with the U.S. Treasury token fund BUIDL, supported by BlackRock, potentially reaching a scale of $50 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinShares' latest weekly report, digital asset investment products continued to attract inflows last week, totaling $3.2 billion, marking the tenth consecutive week of inflows. Year-to-date, the total inflow has reached $44.5 billion, more than four times that of any other year. The average weekly trading volume of ETPs reached $21 billion, accounting for 30% of the total Bitcoin traded on trusted exchanges. In trusted exchanges, Bitcoin trading volume is highly liquid, with an average daily trading volume of $8.3 billion this year, which is twice that of the FTSE 100 index. In terms of regional capital flows, all regions experienced inflows, with overall sentiment generally positive, particularly in the U.S., Switzerland, Germany, and Brazil, which saw inflows of $3.1 billion, $36 million, $33 million, and $25 million, respectively.Bitcoin investment products attracted $2 billion in inflows, bringing the total inflow since the U.S. elections to $11.5 billion. Although the total assets under management (AuM) remain at a low level of $130 million, recent price increases have attracted $14.6 million in inflows for Bitcoin short products. Ethereum attracted inflows for the seventh consecutive week, totaling $1 billion, with total inflows over these seven weeks reaching $3.7 billion, indicating a significant improvement in market sentiment. With hopes for U.S.-listed ETFs rising, altcoin XRP attracted $145 million in inflows, while Polkadot and Litecoin attracted $3.7 million and $2.2 million in inflows, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, CoinShares' latest research report shows that the average cash mining cost for publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies rose to $55,950 in the third quarter, an increase of 13% from $49,500 in the second quarter. When accounting for non-cash costs such as depreciation and equity incentives, the average mining cost will reach $106,000.The report points out that the rise in mining costs is mainly influenced by three factors: the AI boom has diverted expansion funds for mining companies; some mining companies are focusing on a holding strategy (HODL) rather than expanding their operations; and the increase in electricity costs during the summer in Texas has affected mining production. In terms of specific company performance, Marathon has become the mining company with the lowest cash costs, mainly benefiting from increased Bitcoin production and tax incentives; TeraWulf ranked third due to a significant 92% decrease in debt expenditures and a 20% reduction in costs; Riot, despite improvements in operational efficiency, has dropped to seventh place.

ChainCatcher news, CoinShares' latest research report shows that the average cash mining cost of publicly listed mining companies for Bitcoin in the third quarter rose to $55,950, an increase of 13% from $49,500 in the second quarter. When accounting for non-cash costs such as depreciation and stock-based compensation, the average mining cost will reach $106,000.The report points out that the rise in mining costs is mainly influenced by three factors: the AI boom has diverted expansion funds from mining companies; some mining companies are focusing on a holding strategy (HODL) rather than expanding their operations; and the summer electricity costs in Texas have impacted mining production.In terms of specific mining company performance, Marathon has become the mining company with the lowest cash costs, mainly benefiting from increased Bitcoin production and tax incentives; TeraWulf saw a significant decrease in debt expenses by 92%, reducing costs by 20%, ranking third; Riot, despite improving operational efficiency, has dropped to seventh place.Looking ahead to 2025, the report predicts that AI business may bring new opportunities for mining companies like TeraWulf and Cipher; machine costs may increase with the rise in Bitcoin prices; and some mining companies may face financial pressure, suggesting a focus on risks.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, European cryptocurrency investment firm CoinShares released its outlook for the crypto industry in 2025 on December 11, highlighting the profound impact of political shifts in the U.S., the development of Solana, and XRP.The report states that one major trend for 2025 is Bitcoin yield solutions, allowing users to gain additional value through holding BTC. This trend reflects a broader recognition that Bitcoin is not only a store of value but also a means of generating income. An important indicator of increased Bitcoin reserves in 2025 will be the growing acceptance of cryptocurrency payments globally.CoinShares identified three main types of Bitcoin yields. The first is the growth of Bitcoin holdings relative to company stocks; the second is yield mining, which generates income by lending out Bitcoin; the third strategy is to create income from Bitcoin reserves using derivatives.

ChainCatcher news, last week, the weekly inflow of digital asset investment products reached a record high, totaling $3.85 billion. This brings the total inflow for the year to date to $41 billion, with total assets under management (AuM) reaching a historic high of $165 billion.Many countries have seen inflows, with the highest inflow coming from the United States at $3.6 billion, followed by Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and Australia, with inflows of $160 million, $116 million, $14 million, and $10 million, respectively.Ethereum's weekly inflow reached a historic high of $1.2 billion. Meanwhile, Solana experienced an outflow of $14 million. The inflow of blockchain stocks reached $124 million, marking the largest inflow since January of this year.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Bitcoin has retreated after hitting an all-time high, with some traders seeking to hedge against deeper pullback risks after the original cryptocurrency surged above $100,000 for the first time. According to data from Amberdata, which tracks digital asset market data, the largest open interest in put options was for strike prices of $95,000 and $100,000 in the past 24 hours, with increased demand for put options in the $75,000 and $70,000 range as well.Luke Nolan, a research assistant at crypto asset management firm CoinShares, stated, "When we break it down by expiration date, we can see that the open interest in put options is mainly concentrated at the end of December and the end of January next year, with some in the end of February next year, which logically makes sense to hedge against any pullback or unexpected situation that may arise from this significant surge."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinShares' latest weekly report, the total inflow of digital asset investment products reached $270 million last week, while the total inflow for the year to date has set a new record of $37.3 billion. Bitcoin saw an outflow of $457 million, marking the first significant outflow since early September this year, which may be attributed to profit-taking after Bitcoin tested the psychological level of $100,000. Ethereum's inflow was $634 million, and it experienced a sharp shift in market sentiment, with a total inflow of $2.2 billion year to date.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinShares' latest weekly report, last week saw the largest weekly inflow into digital asset investment products, reaching $3.13 billion, bringing the total inflow year-to-date to a new high of $37 billion. Among them, Bitcoin-related products saw an inflow of $3 billion, while short Bitcoin investment products attracted $10 million. Since the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut in September, the total inflow has reached $15.2 billion.Solana outperformed Ethereum, with an inflow of $16 million last week, while Ethereum only recorded $2.8 million. However, looking at the year-to-date data, Solana still significantly lags behind Ethereum. Among other altcoins, XRP, Litecoin, and Chainlink recorded inflows of $15 million, $4.1 million, and $1.3 million, respectively.The U.S. market dominated the inflows, totaling $3.2 billion, while Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland saw outflows of $40 million, $84 million, and $17 million, respectively, due to profit-taking at highs. The Australian, Canadian, and Hong Kong markets saw inflows of $9 million, $31 million, and $30 million, respectively. Multi-asset investment products experienced outflows for the second consecutive week, totaling $10.5 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinShares' latest weekly report, last week saw a net inflow of $2.2 billion into digital asset investment products, bringing the total inflow for the year to a record $33.5 billion. Driven by Bitcoin's price reaching an all-time high, assets under management (AuM) hit a new high of $138 billion.In terms of specific assets, Bitcoin saw an inflow of $1.48 billion, but there was also $49 million flowing into short products. Ethereum reversed its previous downturn, with inflows of $646 million influenced by the Beam Chain network upgrade proposal and the U.S. elections, accounting for about 5% of its assets under management. Additionally, Solana also received an inflow of $24 million.From a regional distribution perspective, the U.S. saw an inflow of $2.2 billion, while Hong Kong, Australia, and Canada had inflows of $27 million, $18 million, and $13 million, respectively. Meanwhile, investors in Sweden and Germany chose to take profits, with outflows of $58 million and $6.8 million, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinShares' latest weekly report, last week saw an inflow of $1.98 billion into digital asset investment products, marking five consecutive weeks of inflows, with a year-to-date total inflow reaching a new high of $31.3 billion.With last week's price increase, the global assets under management also reached a historic high of $116 billion. Trading volume increased by $20 billion, which, while not a new high, is the highest level since April of this year.Bitcoin inflows amounted to $1.8 billion, with a total inflow of $9 billion since the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in September. Favorable macro conditions and significant changes in the U.S. political landscape may be reasons for the optimistic investor sentiment.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, CoinShares research director James Butterfill stated that Trump's victory in the presidential election this week, along with the Republican Party gaining a new majority in the Senate, could make "the expected lenient regulatory framework" easier to pass. Therefore, a Bitcoin price rise to $100,000 (which means a 33% upside potential) "is now possible." It believes that the main catalysts for Bitcoin's future development are changes in SEC leadership, cryptocurrency-friendly regulations, and further adoption by major enterprises.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, CoinShares stated in a research blog on Wednesday that the Donald Trump administration may provide a more favorable environment for cryptocurrencies, with one of the most anticipated developments being the potential passage of the "Bitcoin Bill."CoinShares' Head of Research James Butterfill wrote, "The proposal would establish Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, with the U.S. government acquiring 5% of the total Bitcoin supply. This would give Bitcoin a status similar to that of gold." The report noted that after gaining recognized status in national reserves, Bitcoin would also achieve greater legitimacy.CoinShares pointed out that Trump has consistently criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman Gary Gensler, particularly regarding the agency's stance on cryptocurrencies. His administration is expected to appoint new SEC leadership, which could lead to a period of more favorable regulation for cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Metaplanet Inc. announced that its stock has been included in the CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity Index (BLOCK Index), which is a globally recognized benchmark tracking leading publicly listed companies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, CoinShares stated that crypto investment products attracted a net inflow of $2.18 billion globally last week, bringing the total net inflow for the year to a record $29.2 billion.CoinShares' Head of Research, James Butterfill, indicated that the inflow of crypto funds may be driven by the "election excitement" brought about by a Republican victory in the United States.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com News citing CoinShares' latest third-quarter mining report, shows that the cost of Bitcoin mining has reached record levels. If only cash expenditures are considered, the production cost per Bitcoin is approximately $49,500; if additional expenses such as depreciation and stock compensation are included, the average cost rises to $96,100. Chief researcher James Butterfill pointed out that despite high costs, miners are still expanding infrastructure and planning further investments in anticipation of future price increases.CoinShares suggests that mining companies should diversify their revenue sources, such as investing in AI technology. The agency expects that by 2050, as miners shift to more environmentally friendly energy utilization methods, carbon emissions are expected to decrease by 63%.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinShares' latest weekly report, last week saw a net inflow of $901 million into digital asset investment products, accounting for 12% of total AUM so far this month, making it the fourth largest month for inflows. The total inflow for this year currently stands at $27 billion, more than double the $10.5 billion inflow in 2021.Bitcoin saw an inflow of $920 million, while Ethereum experienced an outflow of $35 million; Solana and blockchain stocks saw inflows of $10.8 million and $12.2 million, respectively.