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VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsThe crypto market has recently been affected by multiple uncertainties, posing significant challenges for investors. Since the Trump administration took office, its foreign policy has shifted rapidly and unpredictably. For example, in early 2025, the U.S. Unexpectedly tightened restrictions on tech exports to China, leading to diverging views on the future of blockchain-related technologies. Although Trump has repeatedly voiced support for cryptocurrencies on social media, no concrete policies have followed. This ambiguity has made market sentiment swing between optimism and caution, leaving it highly reactive to both breakthroughs and black swan events. Meanwhile, the altcoin market continues to languish, lacking a clear investment narrative. Previously common sector rotations, such as DeFi, AI, or GameFi, have largely faded. Hype is scattered and short-lived. Memecoins on various public chains have surged in number, but most have short lifespans and quickly go to zero. This makes it harder for investors to identify high-quality projects. In this environment, allocating part of your capital to stablecoin-based yield products may be a prudent move. Beyond conventional DeFi protocols such as Aave, Compound, and Kamino for staking USDT and USDC, Bitget provides users with a broader selection of stablecoin investments offering higher APRs.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsEthena, Hyperliquid, and ONDO stand out in this cycle as high-conviction projects with exceptionally strong product-market fit (PMF). Ethena centers around its innovative stablecoin protocol, USDe. Through dynamic strategy adjustments and efficient capital utilization, it offers both high yield and stability. With over $1.3 billion in circulation, it reflects strong and growing market demand. Hyperliquid focuses on decentralized derivatives trading. Built on a high-performance L1 and powered by user-driven strategy optimization, it has seen a surge in trading volume. This showcases explosive ecosystem growth and has gained traction from both institutional and retail participants. ONDO bridges traditional finance and DeFi by tokenizing real-world assets (RWA), such as U.S. Treasuries. It meets the growing investor demand for low-risk, high-liquidity products, and its market recognition is rapidly accelerating. Each of these projects addresses a key pain point in its vertical: Ethena delivers yield stability, Hyperliquid boosts trading efficiency, and ONDO connects TradFi to DeFi through RWA. Together, they represent a combination of technological innovation and strong market traction. Looking ahead to 2025, macro conditions — from low volatility to policy tailwinds — further support their continued growth, positioning them as standout investment opportunities in this cycle.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsLast week, Ethereum completed the Pectra upgrade—one of its most significant updates in the past three years. The upgrade improved the staking mechanism, expanded Layer 2 blob support, and introduced account abstraction. Around the same time, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed simplifying the network's architecture to boost long-term resilience and competitiveness, aiming to reach Bitcoin-level simplicity within five years. Leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation also signaled a renewed commitment to reform and sustainable growth. These developments reignited market confidence, especially among long-term ETH holders, and triggered a sharp price rally of nearly 40% in just over a day—pushing ETH to the top of trending searches on platforms like TikTok. The broader Ethereum ecosystem surged as well, with the liquid staking sector leading the way.
- 04:32VanEck Head of Digital Assets: Low Market Cap Public Companies Claiming to Build Large-Scale Crypto Reserves May Be Considered ScamsAccording to ChainCatcher, citing The Block, a recent wave of companies—many with very small market capitalizations—have announced their intention to purchase large amounts of popular altcoins such as XRP and Solana. These companies often come from seemingly unrelated sectors of the business world. Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets at VanEck, stated that these so-called initiatives are most likely attempts to boost the share prices of small-cap companies, many of which are listed on Nasdaq. Sigel said, “In many cases, it’s insiders trying to pump and dump. If the market cap is negligible and there’s no disclosure of new investors, I consider it a scam.”
- 04:31Santiment: Ethereum contract traders tend to "chase gains and cut losses," frequently switching positions in response to price fluctuationsAccording to Jinse Finance, crypto market analysis firm Santiment stated on social media that since Bitcoin rebounded from its recent low yesterday, most traders have continued to go long and have made modest gains. In contrast, Ethereum traders have shown a pattern of "chasing gains and cutting losses"—constantly switching their positions in line with the latest price fluctuations. It is important to note that when funding rates on trading platforms swing from one extreme to another, it is often accompanied by large-scale liquidations. The best entry opportunities typically arise when the market is broadly bearish, while the optimal exit points tend to occur during periods of excessive bullishness. It is recommended to monitor the one-way trend of BTC and ETH funding rates to capture key trading opportunities.
- 04:31DRW Investments Acquires Nearly 4 Million Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Worth $100 MillionAccording to a report by Jinse Finance, as disclosed by the Financial Times, DRW Investments, an investment firm founded by American financial magnate Don Wilson, has acquired nearly 4 million shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, valued at approximately $100 million. This makes DRW Investments one of the leading investors in Trump Media & Technology Group’s cryptocurrency ventures. However, its competitor Jane Street is the largest investor in Trump Media & Technology Group’s cryptocurrency initiatives, having invested around $375 million. DRW Investments is a major institutional participant in the crypto asset sector and is also an investor in the liquidity provider Cumberland. The firm hopes that a Trump administration would reconsider the regulatory authority over the U.S. securities industry, having previously called for the establishment of a new regulatory body to replace both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. As of now, Trump Media & Technology Group has not responded to requests for comment regarding DRW Investments’ investment.