The December 2024 report spotlights significant advancements in market value, the surge of Bitcoin, the escalation of Ethereum, and the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence within the digital currency market.
A study conducted by Binance Research emphasizes significant shifts that took place within the cryptocurrency industry during December 2024. Specifically on December 17, 2024, the market value of all cryptocurrencies peaked at an astounding $3.91 trillion. This surge was fueled by increased institutional investment and a boost in confidence due to favorable regulations.
As a result of additional purchases and MicroStrategy joining the Nasdaq 100, Bitcoin’s price skyrocketed to an unprecedented peak of $108,000. This surge was fueled by rumors that the US might start using Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. However, the market value plummeted by half a trillion dollars following the Federal Reserve’s announcement in the same month, adjusting their planned rate cuts for 2025 from four to two.
In a notable leap, Bitcoin’s market capitalization skyrocketed by 123.4%, propelling it past Saudi Aramco and silver to claim the seventh spot among the world’s largest assets. This impressive growth was fueled by the Bitcoin Halving, the approval of spot ETFs, and a broader market resurgence. Additionally, Ethereum-based stablecoin Ethena saw significant growth as it offered 10% staking yields and was recognized as a collateral asset on Aave, boosting its market value to $5.9 billion and making it the third-largest stablecoin globally.
As an analyst, I’ve observed some significant milestones in the crypto market: Decentralized spot and perpetual trading volumes hit unprecedented highs at around $326 billion and $356 billion respectively. Furthermore, the total value locked (TVL) in lending and liquid staking protocols saw impressive growth, with figures reaching approximately $55 billion and $71 billion, respectively.
However, it’s worth noting that Solana’s (SOL) DeFi ecosystem faced some challenges lately. For instance, the TVL declined by about $1.1 billion, and there was a 7% drop in daily active addresses. In stark contrast, Sui’s TVL has soared to $1.8 billion, primarily due to the success of key protocols such as Suilend and NAVI Protocol.
Due to the skyrocketing valuations of companies such as Virtual Protocol and ai16z in the billions, Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents have gained significant popularity. As AI and cryptocurrency continue to intertwine, these autonomous agents are increasingly being employed for tasks such as market research and trading.
By December 2024, the total trading volume of NFTs on Ethereum reached an impressive $888.2 million. The launch of the PENGU token propelled Pudgy Penguins to significant expansion, while sales for established collections like CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club saw a downturn. Similarly, reduced activity was observed in the NFT markets of other chains, such as Solana and Binance Smart Chain.
Looking ahead to 2025, this analysis zeroes in on how shifts in market conditions, regulatory updates, and technological breakthroughs in decentralized structures have reshaped the cryptocurrency landscape.
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