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Binance's BTC reserve market share has surpassed 40% among all global cryptocurrency exchanges with Proofs of Reserve (PoR). This significant milestone not only highlights Binance's leading position as the platform of choice for investors to manage their digital assets, but also underscores our commitment to building innovative solutions that meet our clients' crypto asset needs, regardless of market cycles. Source: CryptoQuant

Last week underscored the increasing institutional embrace of cryptocurrency, marked by the restructuring of U.S. regulatory leadership, the entry of new participants in the ETF race, and the launch of bitcoin strategic reserve initiatives, among other developments. Here are 5 key takeaways from #Binance Research’s market insights: 1️⃣ U.S. Regulatory Leadership Overhaul: Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, will step down on January 20, 2025, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Following the resignation of Gurbir Grewal, former SEC's Enforcement Director, Gary Gensler’s incoming departure signals a shift towards a more crypto-friendly approach under the new administration. 2️⃣ MicroStrategy's $3-Billion Raise: Completed through 0% convertible senior notes due December 2029, this move strengthens the firm’s capital structure, offers flexibility, and unlocks growth opportunities via debt conversion, with plans to use the proceeds to acquire more Bitcoin. 3️⃣ Solana ETF Race: Crypto index fund manager Bitwise filed for a Solana ETF Trust in Delaware with the U.S. SEC on November 20, 2024, joining VanEck and Canary. This move follows Bitwise's Q1 launch of its Bitcoin ETF (BITB), which swiftly exceeded $1 billion in assets within five weeks, placing it among the top 25 fastest ETFs to achieve this milestone. 4️⃣ Gold to Bitcoin: Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis is advocating for the U.S. Treasury to convert a portion of its gold holdings into Bitcoin to establish a strategic reserve. Her plan involves acquiring 5% of the total Bitcoin supply, or 1 million BTC, to be held for 20 years, costing around $90 billion at current prices. She argues this move would keep the balance sheet "neutral," avoiding a direct $90 billion expenditure. 5️⃣ BlackRock Endorses U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: BlackRock's support for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve marks a significant financial shift. This endorsement could lead other institutions to adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset, highlighting cryptocurrency's growing role in mainstream financial strategies. Explore the complete list of Weekly Market Highlights from Binance Research:  https://lnkd.in/gVY53qg4

"The more banks offer crypto, the better for the industry" shared #Binance Head of Regional Markets Vishal Sacheendran in a recent interview with Cinco Días. Addressing the benefit of increased competition for crypto services to continue broadening user access, Vishal highlighted Binance's strategic focus on providing market-leading user experiences, community engagement and regulatory expansion as key drivers for growth towards 1 billion registered users. For institutions, rising interest in crypto assets such as #bitcoin, and blockchain use cases for tokenization, present new opportunities for innovation and investments. As regulatory frameworks like MiCA emerge, Vishal added, investors can expect a more structured and legitimate environment for crypto engagement, positioning Binance as a pivotal player in this evolving landscape.

From skepticism to strategy: can bitcoin become the new standard for corporate treasuries? Seven public companies this week announced their purchase of or intent to purchase #bitcoin for their treasury reserves, underscoring growing confidence in bitcoin's potential to deliver substantial financial returns for investors and stability as a strategic reserve asset. The recent surge in #BTC price and the pro-bitcoin stance of influential political figures have further fueled this trend, with companies now increasingly looking to crypto's largest asset by market cap to capitalize on its rising value. Corporate bitcoin adoption may be reshaping asset management and investment strategies, offering a hedge against market volatility and inflation. By embracing bitcoin, companies are setting a precedent for innovative financial practices while driving broader acceptance and integration of digital assets in mainstream finance.

Last week, the crypto markets saw substantial institutional adoption and growth, alongside key U.S. governmental developments following President-elect Donald Trump's recent election victory. Here are 4 key takeaways from the latest market insights by Binance Research: 1️⃣ Department of Government Efficiency: President-elect Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) to reduce government inefficiencies. Despite its name, D.O.G.E will operate as an advisory body outside of the government, not as a federal executive department created by Congress. 2️⃣ MicroStrategy's $2B Bitcoin Buy: MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has acquired an additional 27,200 BTC for $2 billion. With Bitcoin priced at $91,000, MicroStrategy's total holdings of 279,000 BTC now yield a profit of approximately $13 billion. 3️⃣ BlackRock Expands Tokenized Fund Beyond Ethereum: The BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) is the largest tokenized money market fund on a public blockchain, with a market cap of $517 million. Initially launched on Ethereum in March, it is now available on Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon. Management fees for the fund are 50 basis points on most blockchains, but only 20 basis points on Aptos, Avalanche, and Polygon aided by their respective foundation backing. 4️⃣ Ethereum’s Ambitious Initiative: At Devcon 2024, the Ethereum Foundation unveiled the Beam Chain proposal, a new consensus layer leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to enhance Ethereum’s infrastructure. Beam Chain aims to provide quicker confirmations (as fast as 4 seconds), reduce bot exploitation, and lower staking requirements to 1 ETH, among other improvements. Explore the complete list of Weekly Market Highlights from Binance Research:  https://lnkd.in/g-_gezFQ

Can #BTC maintain its upward momentum for the rest of the year? Historical data paints a positive picture for crypto's highest market-cap asset, indicating potential for further growth. Here are 4 key insights on bitcoin's movements and figures post-breakout to keep an eye on from our #Binance OTC team: 1️⃣ Bitcoin’s Historic Highs: BTC experienced a significant surge last weekend, surpassing its previous high of 73,777 USDT from March of this year. Within four days, it soared 22%, reaching a new peak of 93,265 USDT on November 13. 2️⃣ Strong ETF Inflows: Spot BTC ETFs registered over $4.5 billion in inflows post-election, indicating strong investor confidence, supported by President-elect Donald Trump's favorable stance on the cryptocurrency sector. 3️⃣ A Look Back at BTC’s Q1 Run: In February, BTC gained 24% over ten days, rising from $42k to $52.8k, then consolidated between $50.7k and $52.8k for a week. It continued to rise for 18 days, achieving a 45% increase with only one 15% retracement. 4️⃣ Attractive Yields: With strong capital inflows from spot ETFs and profitable yields between spot and deliverables, BTC’s upward momentum seems secure. We expect a continued, though slower, rise this year, with possible 10%+ retracements. Explore Binance OTC’s detailed insights:  https://lnkd.in/gcNzvUnf

"The recent elections marked a big win for crypto" shared Binance CEO Richard Teng in a recent interview with the Financial Times, underscoring the importance of regulatory buy-in to achieve widespread adoption.. Crypto markets have soared over the past week, with bitcoin gaining 20% and reaching as high as $91,000, and other governments including the United Kingdom set to introduce their own set of crypto legislations to remain competitive, per a recent Bloomberg report. With global regulations taking shape, institutional investors are poised to increase their crypto allocations to capitalize on market dynamics, driven by the optimism felt across the industry. (Source: https://lnkd.in/gFJ3cXpW)

Unlocking new opportunities for Solana staking: BNSOL is now supported by our third-party custody partner Ceffu. This provides more flexibility for #Binance institutional users staking their SOL holdings via Ceffu's off-exchange settlement solution. Through this partnership, clients can now receive their SOL staking rewards directly with BNSOL's interest-bearing nature against SOL while safely holding BNSOL in their third-party custody wallet. Learn more about Solana staking: https://lnkd.in/gUKM_6xS

Memecoins have surged in popularity and market share since 2022, tripling their footprint within altcoins. While still below their 2021 peak, memecoins are on the rise again in the midst of bullish market dynamics. Here's a quick breakdown on why they're gaining traction from the latest #Binance Research report: 1⃣ Cultural Appeal Over Fundamentals Memecoins resonate with Millennials and Gen Z, who make up 94% of crypto buyers. This younger demographic sees them as symbols of financial rebellion, a chance to redefine wealth outside traditional finance, especially amid inflation and economic stagnation. 2⃣ Accessible, Transparent Launches: Unlike traditional VC-backed assets, memecoins have open launches, inviting broader participation. Their low complexity and viral nature mean anyone can engage, echoing the grassroots appeal seen during the ICO (Initial Coin Offering) boom of 2017. 3⃣ Fast but Fleeting While some memecoins have hit billion-dollar market caps in months, their staying power is limited. With 97% of memecoins seeing trading volumes dwindle to near zero, volatility remains a risk. However, their ability to build quick, community-driven narratives could mean we haven’t seen the end of this trend. Do you think they’ll remain in the spotlight for the foreseeable future? Expore the full report: https://lnkd.in/gQHxCkjE