ChainCatcher news, Forbes senior contributor Leeor Shimron has released the seven major trend predictions for the cryptocurrency industry in 2025. The report indicates that following the approval of the Bitcoin ETF in 2024 and the milestone of surpassing $100,000, the cryptocurrency industry will usher in a new round of development opportunities in 2025.Specific predictions include:The G7 or BRICS countries will establish strategic Bitcoin reserves;The market capitalization of stablecoins will double to $400 billion;The Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem will achieve rapid growth through L2 networks (such as Stacks, BOB, Babylon), with the locked value expected to exceed the current $24 billion in cross-chain wrapped Bitcoin;Cryptocurrency ETF products will expand to include Ethereum staking and Solana among other sectors;Tech giants like Apple and Microsoft may follow Tesla's lead in increasing their Bitcoin holdings;The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market will surpass $8 trillion;An improved regulatory environment in the United States will drive a resurgence in cryptocurrency entrepreneurship.The report believes that with the new SEC Chairman Paul Atkins taking office and the end of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, the United States will once again become the global center of cryptocurrency innovation. This new round of development will be driven by institutional capital entering the market, DeFi innovations, and clearer regulations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Beincrypto, asset management company VanEck predicts that by adopting a strategic Bitcoin reserve, the U.S. could reduce its national debt by 36% by 2050. This view echoes Senator Cynthia Lummis's Bitcoin bill, which proposes that the U.S. accumulate 1 million Bitcoins within five years to alleviate the debt burden.VanEck's analysis indicates that if the debt increases at an annual growth rate of 5%, while Bitcoin appreciates at 25% annually, by 2049, Bitcoin investments could reduce U.S. debt by approximately $42 trillion, with Bitcoin's value reaching $42 million, making it an important asset in global finance. Additionally, VanEck expects that by 2049, Bitcoin will account for 18% of global financial assets.VanEck's research director Mathew Sigel believes that Bitcoin has the potential to reshape the global financial landscape, becoming a currency for global trade settlements and providing an alternative to the dollar, especially in countries under U.S. sanctions. VanEck suggests that the Trump administration adjust its policies to utilize the Foreign Exchange Stabilization Fund to purchase Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, Hut 8, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, CEO Asher Genoot explained on the X platform why the company chose to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. He stated: "Fundamentals-first operating strategy + proactive capital management = exceptional value creation potential."According to a screenshot shared by Asher Genoot, Hut 8's strategic Bitcoin reserve supports a flywheel effect, combining capital and operational strategies to accelerate value creation across the business. Its capital strategy includes: allocating capital to projects with high ROIC, capturing BTC price increases and strengthening the balance sheet, increasing strategic BTC reserves through low-cost production and strategic market purchases, and focusing on delivering exceptional long-term returns to shareholders; its operational strategy includes: scaling up and expanding geographic reach, developing a digital infrastructure platform, increasing BTC mining scale, and reducing BTC mining costs.

ChainCatcher news, according to a post by Cointelegraph on X platform, Senator Cynthia Lummis recently stated that the purpose of a strategic Bitcoin reserve is "to clearly and strategically pay down the government debt hanging over every American."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that the purpose of a strategic Bitcoin reserve is to "clearly and strategically pay off the government debt hanging over every American."

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has released a digital asset framework that includes a strategic Bitcoin reserve. A strategic digital asset policy can strengthen the dollar, eliminate national debt, and position the United States as a global leader in the 21st-century digital economy.

ChainCatcher news, IMF spokesperson Kozak stated that the use of Bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador will be voluntary when asked about it. The agreement reached between the IMF and El Salvador aims to mitigate potential Bitcoin risks based on the IMF policy framework. Furthermore, Kozak declined to comment on Trump's U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve plan, stating that a comprehensive assessment will be conducted when the policy is implemented.

ChainCatcher news, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Sarah Knafo from France delivered a speech urging the EU to adopt a "strategic Bitcoin reserve" as part of broader measures to promote financial autonomy and combat inflationary pressures. Knafo is a French local judge and a member of the Court of Auditors, with a background in public service and political consulting.In her parliamentary speech, Knafo cited global examples, including El Salvador's early adoption of Bitcoin, as well as statements from political figures like Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, emphasizing that the wave of institutional acceptance of Bitcoin is on the rise. She asserted that the EU's current financial strategy places member states at a disadvantage in the rapidly evolving monetary landscape and criticized existing regulatory measures as overly stringent.She continued to advocate for the EU's burgeoning Bitcoin mining industry, stating that France's nuclear energy infrastructure could provide a competitive advantage. Knafo also discussed the necessity of adjusting current tax policies, urging lawmakers to "stop taxing cryptocurrency holders" and emphasizing that holders of crypto assets take personal risks to create wealth.

ChainCatcher news, Castle Island Ventures founding partner recently stated in an interview that he does not expect to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, as shaking global market confidence by implying risks to the dollar would not benefit anyone.

ChainCatcher news, Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter stated that the third U.S. state will officially launch "strategic Bitcoin reserve" legislation this week, but he did not disclose which state will follow the lead of Texas and Pennsylvania.Porter added that he expects at least 10 states to introduce Bitcoin reserve bills in total, "this will not stop. We will see more and more such bills introduced. In my view, there will be at least 10."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, payment company Strike CEO Jack Mallers stated on the Timcast show that Trump may establish a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve through an executive order on his first day in office. Mallers mentioned that based on the broad powers granted to the president by the "Dollar Stability Act" to protect the dollar, the Trump team is considering establishing a reserve that is "significant but not reaching 1 million Bitcoins."Previously, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis proposed the "2024 Bitcoin Act," which suggests that the Federal Reserve and the Treasury purchase 200,000 Bitcoins annually over five years, accumulating a total of 1 million Bitcoins, which would account for about 5% of the global Bitcoin supply. Trump himself indicated to CNBC last week while ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange that "we will do some great things in the cryptocurrency space," and he is positive about establishing a Bitcoin reserve plan similar to the strategic petroleum reserve.

ChainCatcher news, Satoshi Action Fund (SAF) co-founder and CEO Dennis Porter announced on social media that he will unveil another version of the "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" bill next week.It is reported that the "Bitcoin Rights" bill previously passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives was drafted by the external Bitcoin advocacy organization Satoshi Action Fund, which is the latest initiative to help legislators understand the nuances of blockchain technology and Bitcoin. SAF has successfully assisted in drafting and passing similar legislation in 20 other states, with four bills in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Montana, and Arkansas becoming law.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, on Thursday, the Texas House of Representatives proposed legislation to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, which could serve as a testing ground for the U.S. Treasury. Republican Representative Giovanni Capriglione announced at the X Spaces event on Thursday that the bill proposes to allow the state to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve by accepting taxes, fees, and donations in the form of Bitcoin, and to hold it for at least five years.The nonprofit Bitcoin advocacy organization Satoshi Action Fund, which collaborated with Capriglione to draft the bill, stated that this legislation aims to provide a way to strengthen the state's financial stability and make it a leader in Bitcoin innovation. Capriglione said, "Inflation may be the biggest enemy of our investments, establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve and investing in Bitcoin would be a win-win for the country." Texas is not only the second-largest economy in the U.S. but also the eighth-largest economy in the world, and it is the region with the highest concentration of Bitcoin miners in the country.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoinist, recently, Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell publicly proposed the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). This proposal is based on the growing interest of federal and state policymakers in SBRs, as well as the backdrop of a significant increase in Bitcoin prices following Trump's election as president.In a media interview, Sorrell emphasized what he believes to be the inevitability of long-term success for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies: "The debate about whether cryptocurrencies will succeed is over. To date, cryptocurrencies represent a $3 trillion asset class, while the state's investment in cryptocurrencies is zero. It is also the fastest-growing asset class with the greatest potential for price appreciation."Additionally, he stated that the establishment of the SBR has three main objectives: portfolio diversification, cryptocurrency-friendly positioning, and safeguarding against currency-related risks.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the "2024 Bitcoin Act" proposes that the U.S. government establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, with part of the funding coming from the Federal Reserve's profit remittances.However, the Federal Reserve is currently losing over $1 billion per week, with total losses reaching $212 billion, and it cannot restore remittances until these losses are covered. Therefore, the initial funding for the bill may rely on the revaluation and remonetization of the U.S. Treasury's gold reserves.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, the possibility of Trump creating a national Bitcoin reserve is a major factor driving the cryptocurrency market to new heights. Currently, the momentum for a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S. is penetrating to the state level, such as:Florida is taking steps to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve as early as the first quarter of 2025;Pennsylvania is also drafting its own Bitcoin strategic reserve bill, which is expected to invest 10% of the state's general fund in Bitcoin when it is introduced in November;The goal of Florida and Pennsylvania is to directly purchase Bitcoin, while other states like Michigan and Wisconsin have chosen a more conservative route, investing in Bitcoin-related ETFs and trust funds:SEC filings show that as of September, Michigan holds $11 million in ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF;The Wisconsin Investment Board holds over $220 million in Grayscale and BlackRock Bitcoin ETF shares.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Street, Florida is expected to launch a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the first quarter of 2025. Samuel Armes, president of the Florida Blockchain Business Association (FBBA), stated that Florida "is very likely to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve during the upcoming legislative session (which will begin in the first quarter of 2025)."It is reported that the plan is based on Florida's existing investments in Bitcoin and crypto-related assets, which are made through its $185.7 billion pension fund, the fourth largest pension fund in the United States. Armes mentioned, "Florida has already invested in Bitcoin and crypto-related assets through our pension fund." He suggested allocating 1% of Florida's $185.7 billion pension fund, which amounts to $1.857 billion.

ChainCatcher news, a Brazilian congressman has officially proposed the establishment of a national strategic Bitcoin reserve ------ Bitcoin Sovereign Strategic Reserve. The plan, known as the "Bitcoin Sovereign Strategic Reserve" (Reserva Estratégica Soberana de Bitcoins, abbreviated as RESBit), aims to diversify the national treasury. According to Brazilian media platform Portal do Bitcoin, Congressman Eros Biondini submitted this proposal on Monday.Previous news, as the price of Bitcoin approaches $100,000, the demand and price for Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares on the Brazilian stock exchange have surged. The first cryptocurrency ETF launched on B3, Hashdex, has reached an all-time high, with net asset value nearing $689 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to Kitco, macroeconomic expert and host of the Bitcoin podcast "Mark Moss Show," Mark Moss, stated that Trump positioning himself as the "Bitcoin President" could drive the U.S. to adopt a strategic Bitcoin reserve, which would trigger a "game" leading to other countries' "sovereign-level FOMO (fear of missing out)."Mark Moss mentioned that Senator Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming has proposed a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, planning to add 200,000 Bitcoins annually until the total holdings reach 1 million. Under Trump's leadership, this plan is "very likely" to become a reality, "If the U.S. does this, G7 and G20 countries will be affected... Other countries have already started paying attention to this matter and begun purchasing Bitcoin, which has provided significant upward momentum for Bitcoin's price."