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📌 December 2024 Crypto Monthly & Annual Report (English)

1. December Market Overview

The crypto market ended 2024 with a strong rally, as Bitcoin surpassed $140,000 and Ethereum broke past $4,500.

• Bitcoin (BTC): $130,000 → $142,000 (+9.2%)

• Ethereum (ETH): $4,050 → $4,550 (+12.3%)

• Solana (SOL): $65 → $78 (+20%)

Market Analysis:Institutional inflows continued to riseBitcoin spot ETF trading volume surgedIncreased research on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)

2. Key Regulatory News

• USA: SEC considering further crypto ETF approvals

• EU: MiCA regulations expanded to cover more crypto services

• China: Stricter bans on offshore crypto exchanges

• South Korea: New tax reporting system for crypto announced

3. 2024 Annual Trends Summary

• Institutional investments surged with Bitcoin ETF approvals

• Ethereum and Layer 2 solutions expanded significantly

• Solana and Avalanche continued strong growth

• Stronger regulations aimed at stabilizing the industry

4. 2025 Outlook

• Bitcoin could surpass $150,000

• Potential approval of Ethereum ETFs

• Rising integration of AI and blockchain projects

Sources:

• CoinDesk

• Decrypt

• CryptoSlate