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Zeta Markets co-founder: After a significant sell-off, the meme coin market will concentrate on leading projects, while other coins will gradually lose attention

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinTelegraph, the meme coin market has erased all gains following President Trump's election victory, having evaporated more than half of its market value since December last year. CoinMarketCap data shows that the total market capitalization of meme coins dropped from $124 billion on December 5, 2024, to $54 billion on March 5, 2025, a decline of 56%.The meme coin market gradually declined after reaching an all-time high of $137 billion on December 8, 2024. Although there was a brief rebound during the issuance of meme coins by Trump and First Lady Melania in January, the overall trend remains downward. Industry observers attribute this massive decline to factors such as a turbulent global economic environment, lack of meme coin regulation, insider trading scandals, and endorsements by public figures.Anmol Singh, co-founder of Zeta Markets, stated, "The meme coin bubble has burst," citing reasons including economic uncertainty under the Trump administration, the combination of U.S. economic and foreign policy, and excessive involvement from celebrities and social media influencers. Singh predicts that after experiencing significant sell-offs, the meme coin market may concentrate on major meme coins like Dogecoin, Pepe, Bonk, Dogwifhat, and TRUMP, while "other coins will gradually lose attention."

The concept coins in the United States are experiencing significant volatility, and the trading volume of tokens like ADA has surged

ChainCatcher news, in the past 24 hours, the prices of American concept coins have shown an overall downward trend, but trading volume continues to grow. According to MEXC data, $ADA has been active, with the number of spot traders increasing by 409% month-on-month and the number of contract traders increasing by 259%; in terms of trading volume, spot trading has increased by 410% month-on-month, and contracts have increased by 913%.Meanwhile, the trading enthusiasm for $XRP remains strong, with the number of spot traders increasing by 129% month-on-month and contracts increasing by 88%; in terms of trading volume, spot trading has increased by 205% month-on-month, and contracts have increased by 142%. On March 2, Trump made a statement regarding cryptocurrency reserves, announcing that his digital asset executive order has instructed the presidential task force to advance a crypto strategic reserve plan that includes XRP, SOL, ADA, BTC, and ETH, to "ensure that the United States becomes a global crypto hub."This statement ignited market enthusiasm, leading to rapid fluctuations in the prices and trading volumes of related assets. As market sentiment gradually stabilizes, the prices of American concept coins have experienced a pullback, but the trading enthusiasm in the market has not completely faded, and investors are still closely monitoring the further impact of U.S. policies on the crypto market.

Bitfinex: Macroeconomic conditions will significantly impact Bitcoin's trend in the coming weeks

ChainCatcher news, the Bitfinex Alpha report shows that Bitcoin fell by 17.39% in February, marking the worst February performance since 2014 and the second worst February in history. Since hitting bottom after the FTX collapse in November 2022, Bitcoin bull market corrections have typically ranged between 18-22%, but February saw a correction of 28.3% from January's historical high of $109,590, making it one of the most significant corrections since the end of the bear market.On March 2, U.S. President Trump announced the establishment of the U.S. Crypto Reserve Program, triggering a strong market rebound, with Bitcoin rising 20% from recent lows and a single-day increase of over 12%. However, subsequent sell-offs pushed the Bitcoin price back down to around $92,000. Bitfinex analysts believe that macroeconomic conditions (including the performance of the S&P 500 index) will significantly impact Bitcoin's trajectory in the coming weeks before the details of the Crypto Reserve Program are announced.The report also points out that the U.S. economic situation is complex, with persistent inflation, declining consumer confidence, and slowing economic growth. January's personal consumption expenditure inflation data showed a year-over-year growth rate of 2.5%, exceeding the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Rising service costs and new import tariffs are expected to further affect the Federal Reserve's ability to adjust interest rates, reducing the likelihood of recent rate cuts.

Point72 founder: U.S. stocks may face significant adjustments, expecting U.S. economic growth to slow to 1.5% in the second half of the year

ChainCatcher news, billionaire hedge fund founder Steve Cohen, founder of Point72, stated during a speech in Miami that U.S. stocks may experience a significant adjustment due to the policies of the Trump administration. Cohen expects that in the second half of 2025, the growth rate of the U.S. economy will slow from 2.5% to 1.5%, marking "the first time in a while that I feel very negative."Cohen pointed out that the tariff policies of the Trump administration are essentially a form of taxation, which could provoke international trade retaliation; at the same time, immigration restrictions will affect labor force growth, and the anti-corruption initiatives of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are essentially contractionary policies. These factors combined will have a negative impact on the economy. Against the backdrop of the S&P 500 index rising over 50% since the beginning of 2023 and Nvidia's increase of 800%, current market valuations are at historical highs, with most investors, including hedge funds and retail investors, holding near-maximum positions, leading to significant downside risks in the market.It is reported that Point72 is known as "Wall Street's craziest money-making machine," and Cohen has been named by U.S. media as the most influential trader in Wall Street history. He is also the inspiration for the character Bobby Axelrod, a financial tycoon in the popular American TV series "Billions." Analysis from Goldman Sachs' trading department shows that if stocks fall by 10% within a month, it could trigger about $200 billion in systemic selling, with one-third coming from the U.S. market.
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