ChainCatcher news, according to Chainwire, Hyperliquid has integrated Router Protocol's Nitro bridge, enabling direct deposits from over 30 EVM and non-EVM chains, including Ethereum, Solana, Sui, Tron, and Base. This integration eliminates the previous two-step process that required traders to bridge funds through Arbitrum before accessing Hyperliquid; users can now deposit assets directly through a single interface.The platform has seen significant growth over the past six months, attracting over $1 billion in net stablecoin inflows, with a TVL of $3 billion. According to Hashed's Dune dashboard, its deposit bridge currently holds over $2 billion in stablecoins.

ChainCatcher news, according to cryptocurrency analyst Miles Deutscher's analysis on social media, the altcoin season will not be like it was in 2021 because:The loose conditions of 2021 were an extreme anomalyThe surge in the number of new launch projects and the dilution of altcoinsThis does not mean it won't thrive like before (and may even thrive more), just that the approach will be different:It will no longer be that all altcoins rise simultaneously, but rather there will be larger yet more limited rotations (e.g., AI and Meme coins)Liquidity will gradually flow in, rather than spiking sharply as it did during the 2021 stimulus periodStrong ETF liquidity has reduced the impact of Bitcoin (BTC) price increases on liquidity flow (now more of a psychological effect rather than a real one)The market will shift more towards a trader's market, as the strategy of "holding many coins waiting for a rise" will no longer be as effective as beforeThere are still huge opportunities in this field, but trading/investment styles need to be adjusted according to current market conditions.

ChainCatcher news, according to trader Peter Brandt on social media, the flag pattern should be completed within six weeks; otherwise, it will be difficult to influence the subsequent trend. The flag pattern of $XRP needs to be completed as soon as possible, or it may transform into other indeterminate patterns. Once it is completed, a total market capitalization of $XRP reaching 500 billion dollars is possible.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant analyst Crypto Dan stated in an article on January 6 that the bull market that began in January 2023 is likely to reach a cyclical peak in the first quarter of 2025 or at the latest in the second quarter. The article stated: "With a large influx of new investments and additional funds from existing investors, we can reasonably expect that the market is currently in the later stages of this cycle."The post stated: "Therefore, the expectation of a significant rise in Bitcoin and altcoins is still worth looking forward to. Nevertheless, from a conservative perspective and considering risk management, it is advisable to proceed with caution."

ChainCatcher message, Su Zhu posted on X: "I find it strange that people are surprised by SUI's outstanding performance. The success of Solana this cycle has made people realize that smart contract platforms can be quickly disrupted, and each generation is much better than the last. In the ocean of copy-pasting EVM, Move represents a significant upgrade moment.In fact, during the competition in 2022, Sui was at a disadvantage compared to Aptos. In reality, the two major mistakes of 3AC that year were only investing in Aptos instead of Aptos + Sui (and investing in Fuel Labs instead of Fuel + Celestia).Therefore, Sui has a more resilient and guerrilla-like underdog advantage. If you talk to Solana developers who are currently deploying on Sui, you will find that they are very optimistic about the developer experience. Ultimately, if the projects we are talking about can reach a market cap of over $100 billion, those are the truly important things."

ChainCatcher news, the cryptocurrency prediction platform Polymarket previously stated that the likelihood of a Solana ETF being listed in the U.S. in 2025 is about 77%.Matthew Sigel, the research director at VanEck, commented that this prediction is underestimated. In June 2024, VanEck and its competitor asset management firm 21Shares are seeking approval from U.S. regulators to list a spot Solana ETF. Last November, shortly after Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, Matthew Sigel stated that the chances of the U.S. approving a SOL ETF in 2025 are "extremely high."

ChainCatcher news, Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, stated in an interview with Bankless that the U.S. Senate will approve a large-scale Bitcoin purchasing plan because "Trump wants this plan to happen, and he has already gained the support of the Senate Banking Committee."Anthony Scaramucci revealed that the strategic Bitcoin reserve bill previously proposed by Senator Cynthia Lummis has received enough support; however, he believes that the plan to purchase 1 million BTC is unrealistic. He expects the U.S. government to retain its current holdings of about 200,000 BTC and then purchase an additional 400,000 to 500,000 BTC.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by The Block, Dragonfly general partner Rob Hadick stated that cryptocurrency venture capital is expected to grow significantly by 2025, mainly benefiting from improvements in the U.S. regulatory environment, continuous appreciation of token prices, and increased institutional funding.Dragonfly will focus on investing in areas with mature product-market fit, including decentralized finance (DeFi), scaling platforms, centralized finance (CeFi), and stablecoin payments.Regarding emerging fields such as crypto AI and DePIN, Hadick believes they are still in the "experimental stage." He also anticipates that investments in areas like security, tokenization, and cross-chain interoperability may decrease, while decentralized social media faces challenges due to scalability and product fit issues.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, analysts point out that as Bitcoin prices adjust, more and more investors are beginning to focus on AI-driven investments and high-performance DeFi platforms. Bitget's chief analyst Ryan Lee stated that these emerging fields are becoming new frontiers for growth. For example, HyperLiquid's HYPE token has risen over 15% in the past 24 hours, while the AI-driven venture capital DAO token ai16z has increased by 8% in the same period.Although emerging technologies and decentralized platforms offer exciting opportunities for investors, the strengthening of the US dollar has put pressure on digital asset prices. YouHodler's market director Ruslan Lienkha pointed out that higher interest rates make bonds and US Treasury securities more attractive to international capital, thereby pushing up the value of the dollar. This has led to a reduction in available capital for risk assets like Bitcoin, potentially resulting in capital outflows.

ChainCatcher news, Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead stated in a recent interview with Bankless that Bitcoin has indeed developed to a considerable scale, and we can no longer expect a 1000x growth, as that would consume all the energy on Earth.However, a 10x increase to a market cap of $15 trillion is entirely possible compared to the global total of $500 trillion in financial assets. Dan Morehead added that he would not predict the situation 50 years from now, but within our current investment cycle, such as a 5-10 year timeframe, a 10x increase from the current position for Bitcoin is completely reasonable and would not seem crazy or overvalued.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Hill, U.S. President Biden has been acting low-key after the election, hardly attracting media attention, whereas Trump has already dominated the public eye before his second inauguration.Republicans find it unsurprising that Biden is absent from significant moments, while Democrats show anticipation for Biden's departure, despite their dislike for the upcoming successor. Some Democrats have expressed that Biden's son being pardoned has left them feeling disgusted with the "Biden world."Some individuals believe Biden should withdraw from the race early or choose not to seek re-election. Former Democratic National Committee official Ivan Zapien stated that many within the party are disappointed with Biden's fatigue and believe preparations should be made for the next election.

ChainCatcher news, according to Yonhap News Agency, the constitutional appeal submitted by Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs, in Montenegro has been dismissed. The Constitutional Court of Montenegro announced that the unanimous opinion of all judges is to reject Do Kwon's constitutional appeal.This decision means that Do Kwon will be tried in South Korea or the United States, with the specific decision to be made by the Minister of Justice of Montenegro. Given the previous stance of the Ministry of Justice and other factors, Yonhap News Agency believes that Do Kwon is likely to be extradited to the United States.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, strategists believe that the speculative frenzy sweeping Bitcoin and crypto-related stocks in 2024 is unlikely to fade in the new year. Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, stated, "2024 is a year of speculation, and in recent weeks it has evolved into a self-fulfilling frenzy. Although these trades sometimes encounter trouble, the latest being after the Federal Reserve's December meeting, investors have remained willing to buy on dips.Sosnick said, "When something has been used by many people for a long time, they are reluctant to give it up." And these trades have indeed been effective. Following expectations that Trump's election would create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin reached an all-time high of over $100,000 in December. Crypto-related stocks have also been on the rise, with software company and Bitcoin hoarder MicroStrategy leading the way, up more than 400% this year.

ChainCatcher news, Trading Strategy co-founder Mikko Ohtamaa criticized Polygon for using user-bridged USDC deposits for funding markets (such as Morpho), believing this practice poses multiple risks:Undermining the illusion of self-custody: Although the Polygon bridge is controlled by a multi-signature wallet, this operation breaks users' trust in self-custody.Attracting regulatory scrutiny: The movement of billions of dollars could attract significant attention from regulators and the media.Lack of user choice: Currently, users cannot choose whether to participate in this mechanism, resulting in a lack of transparency.Double counting issue: The bridged USDC is used for lending services on Polygon while also being utilized in Morpho on the mainnet.He suggested that Polygon explore more transparent methods, such as launching an independent bridging service that allows users to choose to convert USDC into "Polygon yield-bearing USDC." Additionally, he mentioned that Circle has launched a non-bridged version of USDC on Polygon, but due to its late introduction and incompatibility with the bridged version of USDC, it has not gained widespread adoption.

ChainCatcher news, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas expects a wave of cryptocurrency ETFs to emerge next year, likely starting with a BTC + ETH combination ETF, followed by LTC, HBAR, and XRP/Solana.

According to ChainCatcher news, three projects including GPUaiRich have received support from the Exabits ecosystem Grant, as announced by the official news from the Silicon Valley computing giant Exabits. This Grant aims to assist emerging projects in innovation and implementation in the fields of AI and computing power. With this move, Exabits further consolidates its industrial position in the decentralized computing power ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju posted on the X platform that Bitcoin will not be cracked by quantum computers in this decade------and it is unlikely to happen even in the next decade. Do not be fooled by those who do not know what they are talking about, and by baseless FUD.