January 2025 Sports Update: Trump’s Inauguration, Bitcoin Reaches New High, and Solana’s Growth in AI

January 2025 Crypto Report Key Takeaways:

• Donald Trump’s inauguration as the U.S. President enhanced crypto sentiment, with hopes for a more favorable regulatory environment propelling Bitcoin (BTC) to a record high of $109,000.
• Bitcoin experienced a 9.29% increase in January, while Solana (SOL) surged by 22.3%, driven by robust on-chain activity, whereas Ether (ETH) saw a slight decline of 1.28% despite network growth.
• U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 6.7% rise in inflows to $4.8 billion, and institutions like MicroStrategy continued their aggressive Bitcoin purchases, indicating ongoing confidence in the long-term prospects of crypto.
• Conversely, U.S. spot Ether ETF inflows fell dramatically by 95%, decreasing from over $2 billion in December to just $101.15 million in January, reflecting diminishing investor interest.
• Significant events such as the FOMC meeting, the SEC’s new crypto working group, and the EU’s MiCA regulations impacted market dynamics, underscoring the growing importance of regulatory frameworks in shaping the future of crypto.

Table of Contents

• Bitcoin Report: BTC Surges to $109K Amid Optimism, But On-Chain Data Shows Mixed Signals
• Bitcoin ETFs in January 2025
• Bitcoin News – January 2025 Highlights
• Ethereum Report: Ethereum Declines in January Despite On-Chain Growth
• Ethereum News – January 2025 Highlights
• Ethereum ETFs in January 2025
• Solana Report: Solana Rises in January with Strong On-Chain Growth
• Solana News – January 2025 Highlights
• What to Look for in February’s Key Events and Crypto Report

January 2025 was a pivotal month for the crypto sector, featuring several significant events. Below is a summary of the key news that positively impacted the industry.

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Bitcoin Report: BTC Surges to $109K Amid Optimism, But On-Chain Data Shows Mixed Signals

Bitcoin achieved over a 9% gain in January, reaching a peak of $109,000 on January 20, driven by optimism surrounding Trump’s pro-crypto position following his inauguration.

However, on-chain data presented a mixed picture: the number of transactions decreased by 10% to 11.5 million, while active wallets fell by 9.5% to 23.8 million, and new wallets declined by 6% to 10.1 million.

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Meanwhile, Bitcoin mining revenue slightly decreased by 0.7% to $1.4 billion, while transaction fees dropped 48% to $20.37 million, down from December’s $38.91 million. The average hashrate remained stable at 758.3 EH/s, with mining difficulty reducing by 1.5% to 108.10T amid notable volatility throughout the month. Difficulty peaked at 110.49T mid-month before declining towards the end of January.

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Bitcoin ETFs in January 2025

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF inflows rebounded, totaling $4.8 billion in new inflows, representing a 6.7% increase from December’s $4.5 billion, indicating growing institutional interest.

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Bitcoin News – January 2025 Highlights

Grayscale Launches Bitcoin Mining ETF on NYSE Arca

The fund provides targeted exposure to the sector’s leading players, including Marathon and Riot.

U.S. SEC Approves Bitwise’s Combined Bitcoin and Ether ETF

The “accelerated approval” allows NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the hybrid fund.

Coinbase Launches Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Services for U.S. Customers

Eligible U.S. customers, excluding residents of New York, can now borrow up to $100,000 in USD Coin (USDC) using their Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral.

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Ethereum Report: Ethereum Declines in January Despite On-Chain Growth

Ether (ETH) experienced a slight 1.28% decline in January, reflecting market volatility despite strong on-chain activity.

The number of transactions on Ethereum increased by 4.3% to 37.9 million, while active wallets rose nearly 5% to 15.6 million, and new wallets grew by 2.6% to 3.9 million, indicating ongoing engagement with the network.

Validator performance was robust, with staking revenue surging 31% to $274.3 million, driven by heightened staking activity.

Transaction fees remained stable at $34.7 million, a minor 0.3% increase from December.

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Ethereum Top Gainers and Losers in January

In January 2025, Ethereum-based altcoins experienced significant price fluctuations driven by market sentiment and ecosystem developments. Some tokens saw impressive rallies due to increased adoption and new protocol upgrades, while others faced challenges with declining liquidity and investor sell-offs. The competition among Layer 2 solutions and DeFi projects also impacted price movements, with certain coins outperforming the broader market. Here are the top gainers and losers on Ethereum in January 2025.

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Ethereum News – January 2025 Highlights

Vitalik Buterin Unveils Leadership Overhaul at Ethereum Foundation to Enhance Technical Focus

Buterin stressed that the Ethereum Foundation will refrain from political lobbying or ideological shifts, preserving its decentralized ethos.

Paradigm Urges Ethereum to Accelerate Protocol Upgrades While Upholding Core Values

“We believe Ethereum’s core protocol could be improving much faster,” the firm stated.

Swiss Bank PostFinance Introduces Ethereum Staking for Passive Income

The bank highlighted that staking is conducted directly on the Ethereum blockchain, ensuring a high level of transparency and security.

Ethereum ETFs in January 2025

Ether ETF inflows sharply declined to $101.15 million, a 95% drop from December’s $2 billion, indicating decreasing institutional interest.

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Solana Report: Solana Surges in January with Strong On-Chain Growth

Solana achieved an impressive 22.3% return in January, outperforming many major cryptocurrencies amid rising market optimism.

The network experienced a surge in on-chain activity, with transactions increasing by 13% to 3.5 billion, reflecting heightened user engagement.

Meanwhile, the number of active wallets grew by 9% to 151.2 million, and new wallets soared by 22% to 640.5 million, underscoring Solana’s expanding user base and strong adoption.

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Solana Top Gainers and Losers in January

Solana experienced a surge of interest in January as President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump both launched official crypto tokens on the chain. While these were met with mixed reactions, this was undoubtedly a moment for the history books. Aside from the official presidential coins, here are the top gainers and losers of the month.

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Solana News – January 2025 Highlights

Cboe BZX Exchange Resubmits Filings for 4 Asset Managers Seeking Solana ETF Listing in U.S.

This move follows the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) rejection of their previous filings late last year.

Sol Technologies Entered OTC Group Best Market Under the Ticker “CYFRF”

Sol Technologies upgrades to OTCQX Best Market, enhancing U.S. investor access and increasing transparency.

Solana Developers Propose New Hashing System to Address Scalability Challenges

The proposal, titled SIMD-215, introduces a lattice-based homomorphic hashing function.

What to Look for in February’s Key Events and Crypto Report

Here’s a list of key macroeconomic events/metrics in February 2025 that could impact crypto:

• Consensus Hong Kong Summit (Feb 18-20): Hong Kong hosts one of the largest crypto conferences, aiming to attract 10,000 attendees as it positions itself as a global digital asset hub.
• MiCA Takes Effect (Q1 2025): The EU’s landmark crypto regulation is now in force, affecting global crypto exchanges and stablecoins like Tether (USDT), which may face trading restrictions in the EU due to non-compliance.

The crypto market in 2025 is anticipated to undergo significant changes driven by technological advancements and regulatory decisions.

The approval of spot Solana ETFs in the U.S. could substantially boost the Solana price. Additionally, AI-powered crypto trading is expected to become a major trend, with AI bots potentially outperforming human traders in terms of efficiency and market insight.

However, there are also challenges to consider. AI-driven scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and crypto investors need to be aware of these threats.

The new administration in the U.S. is expected to create a more innovation-friendly crypto regulatory environment.

Increased institutional and governmental crypto adoption may also be on the horizon, fueled by potential developments like a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Act.

Finally, the change in SEC leadership under Paul Atkins has rekindled hopes for improved regulatory clarity and a possible resolution to the SEC’s case against Ripple.

Nevertheless, before joining the bullish trend, crypto investors should carefully evaluate the current economic landscape. For more detailed information, check out Cryptonews price predictions for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

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