Bitcoin surged to a two-month high above $95,500, triggering nearly $600 million in short liquidations as traders reacted to steady U.S. inflation data and mixed corporate earnings. The December CPI report showed inflation holding at 2.7%, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged in the near term. Meanwhile, traditional markets offered a mixed picture with bank stocks weighing on indexes while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq held near recent highs.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekSEC Warns on Tokenized Stocks as Firms Push Boundaries
The SEC has warned that tokenized securities must adhere to traditional regulations, with Commissioner Hester Peirce emphasizing that blockchain doesn’t change an asset’s legal status. Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo explains native tokenization preserves stock entitlements like voting rights while eliminating counterparty risk. Despite enforcement actions against past offerings, firms like Robinhood and Kraken are launching new tokenized stock products, often with geographic restrictions. The SEC’s May roundtable signaled a collaborative approach, but past cases like Abra’s $300K settlement show regulatory risks persist for non-compliant tokenized securities.
about SEC Warns on Tokenized Stocks as Firms Push BoundariesKraken Elected as TRON Super Representative, Boosting Institutional Trust
TRON DAO announced Kraken’s election as a Super Representative (SR), marking a significant step in strengthening TRON’s decentralized governance. Kraken’s institutional-grade staking infrastructure will validate transactions and produce blocks, improving network security and efficiency. The partnership signals growing institutional trust in TRON, with Kraken joining other major players like Google Cloud and Binance as SRs. Kraken’s non-custodial staking services offer automated payouts and enterprise-grade reliability, making TRON more accessible to institutional investors. This collaboration underscores TRON’s commitment to scalable, secure blockchain solutions for real-world financial applications.
about Kraken Elected as TRON Super Representative, Boosting Institutional TrustBitcoin’s $130K Target: M2 Liquidity vs. Market Reality
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt reignited debate over Bitcoin’s correlation with global M2 money supply by sharing charts from macro analysts Raoul Pal and Julien Bittel. The models suggest BTC could dip to $100K before surging to $130K by late summer, fueled by central bank liquidity expansion. Barhydt acknowledges the thesis is directional rather than precise, noting retail disinterest and leverage risks. While M2 has hit $111 trillion, skeptics question its daily predictive power. The coming weeks will test whether liquidity tailwinds prevail or if the rally stalls—with BTC already trading above $104K.
about Bitcoin's $130K Target: M2 Liquidity vs. Market RealityCrypto Market Outlook: Bullish Trends for Bitcoin Ethereum Solana and Sui
Raoul Pal, ex-Goldman Sachs executive, asserts that Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Sui are showing bullish trends despite market volatility. He emphasizes the importance of patience and a long-term perspective, noting Bitcoin’s consolidation above $60,000 and Ethereum’s potential breakout from a bullish triangle. Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra, shares a bullish outlook, predicting Bitcoin could reach $350,000 and Ethereum $8,000 in the current cycle.
about Crypto Market Outlook: Bullish Trends for Bitcoin Ethereum Solana and SuiPredictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Amid Economic Policy Changes
Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra, predicts Bitcoin could soar to $700,000 and Ethereum to $16,000 by 2025, driven by anticipated liquidity injections from U.S. economic policies. In contrast, Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX, warns of a potential market drop to $70,000 before any recovery. The divergent views highlight the volatility and uncertainty in cryptocurrency markets as they await the impact of new U.S. administration policies.
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