PO3 - Total analyse WeeklyThe PO3 (Power of Three) concept, as taught by ICT (Inner Circle Trader), revolves around three key phases of price movement:
1️⃣ Accumulation
2️⃣ Manipulation (Liquidity Grab)
3️⃣ Expansion (Directional Move)
In this case, the analysis focuses on a Weekly FVG (Fair Value Gap), specifically a BISI (Buy-Side Imbalance, Sell-Side Inefficiency).
📌 Market Structure Interpretation:
A liquidity grab has occurred on this Weekly FVG zone.
The key to watch is whether the weekly close remains a Sweep (a liquidity raid without follow-through) or turns into a Run (continuation in trend).
A Sweep with no follow-through could indicate a potential trend reversal, shifting the market downward.
On the other hand, if price holds and begins to expand, it could confirm a bullish continuation.
🎯 Conclusion & Plan of Action:
Monitor the Weekly Close to determine if it's just a liquidity grab (Sweep) or a true expansion move.
If there’s no Run, this could indicate a reversal, making short setups more favorable.
If price begins an expansion phase, it could validate a bullish outlook, leading to potential long setups.
🔍 Key Factors to Watch:
Price reaction around the FVG zone
Liquidity positioning & institutional order flow
Correlation with global indices and BTC (if analyzing Altcoins)
TOTAL trade ideas
MARKETS week ahead: February 3 – 9Last week in the news
The week was full of macro news and some surprises in the AI field coming from China. Also the spooky word “tariffs” is back on the Presidential table in the US. Markets are ending this week with a mixed sentiment and concerns over a tariffs potential impact on the inflation and future Fed moves. The US equity market ended the Friday's trading session lower, with S&P 500 ending the week modestly above the 6K level. Tariffs supported the price of gold to reach a new ATH above the $2,8K, while US Treasury yields reverted to the higher grounds at Friday's trading session, closing the week at 4,54%. The crypto market is struggling to hold ground, with BTC managing to end the week above the $101K.
Central bankers had a pretty busy week. The Fed left interest rates unchanged, as expected. Some of the topics, Fed Chair Powell mentioned was that inflation remained solid on the goal of 2%, but remained a bit elevated, the job market is cooling down and the economic activity continues to expand at a solid pace. Housing sector weakness seems to be stabilized. As expected, the first question from journalists in a press conference after the FOMC meeting, came with respect to President Trump's address in Davos, where he noted the request to decrease interest rates immediately. Fed Chair Powell provided a clear answer that it would be inappropriate to make any comments to addresses of the US President, but he is certain that the Fed will continue its job and fulfil its mandate.
The ECB decreased reference interest rates by 25 bps, as widely expected by market participants. As inflation is gradually slowing down in the EuroZone, the pain of the economic slowdown continues to hold. As per policy statement, there has not been almost any change from its December statement. Still, the majority of analysts are of the opinion that the ECB would need to cut significantly in the coming period, considering the ongoing weakness in the EuroZone economy.
A huge surprise hit the market on Monday, when China released a new AI powered tool, called DeepSeek. The initial news was that this program is much superior in relation to other similar tools. Another issue for the tech industry was that the program was released by a privately owned Chinese company with funds of only $6 million. Within a day from its release, DeepSeek hit number one download app on the Apple store. This was a huge alarm to US companies, and a wake-up call to increasing competition coming from the rest of the world. The shares of tech companies started the week in negative territory, while Nvidia was hitted the most, with a drop of $600 billion in the value of the company.
A spooky word “tariffs” is back in the wording of the US Administration. First in line are Canada and Mexico. As announced by the US President, the tariffs of 25% on imported goods will come into effect on Saturday and will not include oil. The simple rationale for such a measure is a huge US deficit with these countries, as per President Trump. In response to these measures, the Bank of Canada cut interest rates to 3% this week.
Surprising news is coming from the National bank of the Czech Republic. As news is reporting, its Governor, Ales Michl, stated that the CNB could create a part of national reserves which will be held in cryptocurrencies. This idea will be presented to the National bank Board next week. He also noted that the Bank could hold up to 5% in Bitcoin. At the same time, ECB President Lagarde commented that ECB will not hold any crypto coins on its balance sheet.
Crypto market cap
Previous week did not start well on financial markets. The news “out of nowhere” hit the market that the Chinese start up company DeepSeek took over the first place on the Apple store as the app with the most downloads. Although this app does not have any impact on crypto coins, still, the market reacted in a negative manner. The rest of the week, the crypto market tried to consolidate, but it still ended the week with a small loss in its total market capitalization. It has decreased by 4% on a weekly basis, losing around $160B in value. Daily trading volumes remained relatively flat on a weekly basis, moving around $200B daily. Total crypto market cap increase from the end of the previous year currently stands at 4%, where $140B has been added.
Most of the coins on the market ended the week in red. BTC led the market with a drop of 3,5% w/w, losing total $74B in value. Ether followed the path of BTC, with a weekly loss of $17,5B or 4,4%. Previously, XRP was holding relatively solid, however, during this week, the coin lost almost $12B in the market cap, decreasing it by 6,7%. Solana was again one of the highest weekly losers, with a drop in value of $18,2B or 14,7%. DOGE was in SOLs club, with a weekly drop of 11.2% or $5,8B in value. Still, speaking in relative terms, TRUMP was the coin with a significant weekly drop of 33,4%. Interestingly, Monero and Polygon were rare coins which finished the week in a positive territory. Monero managed to gain 6,3% on a weekly basis, while Polygon increased its value by 11,5%, but at the same time, the coin decreased the number of its coins on the market by 19,3% within the single week.
Crypto futures market
Although the spot market was relatively volatile during the previous week, there were some interesting developments on the crypto futures market. In line with the spot market, BTC futures closed the week by more than 3% higher from the end of the week before. On a positive side is that long term futures are still holding at relatively higher levels. Futures maturing in December this year closed the week at the level of $110.280 and those maturing a year later were last traded at $119.880.
ETH had a weekly drop in value of 4,3%, however, ETH futures ended the week almost flat compared to the week before. Futures maturing in December this year closed the week at $3.559, and those maturing in December 2026 were last traded at $3.823.
TOTAL Crypto Cap. Who called 800-pound Gorilla to enter a chatThe influence of Donald Trump on cryptocurrency markets has been a topic of significant discussion, particularly in light of his recent inauguration and the launch of various crypto-related initiatives. His evolving stance on cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, has led to both volatility and optimism within the market. This overview explores the implications of Trump's actions and statements on the cryptocurrency landscape, focusing on the factors contributing to market fluctuations and the broader economic context.
Trump's Evolving Stance on Cryptocurrency
Historically, Donald Trump has had a mixed relationship with cryptocurrencies. Initially dismissive, he referred to Bitcoin as "based on thin air" and a threat to the U.S. dollar. However, as his US-elections campaign progressed, his views shifted towards a more favorable outlook. In recent pre-elections statements (usual populist election rhetoric), Trump has expressed intentions to position the U.S. as "the crypto capital of the planet", for example.
This shift aligns with a broader trend where economic uncertainty has made alternative assets like Bitcoin more attractive. During Trump's first term, Bitcoin's price skyrocketed from around $1,000 to over $40,000, reflecting increased interest in cryptocurrencies as a hedge against traditional financial instability. Following his reelection in 2024, Bitcoin surged past $100 000, attributed in part to renewed investor confidence driven by Trump's pro-crypto rhetoric and cabinet appointments.
The Launch of Memecoins and Market Volatility
The recent launch of memecoins associated with Trump, such as $TRUMP and $MELANIA, exemplifies the volatility that can arise from his influence in the crypto space. These coins saw dramatic price fluctuations shortly after their introduction; for instance, $TRUMP's market capitalization soared to $14 billion before experiencing a significant crash. This volatility raises concerns about market manipulation and the sustainability of such speculative assets.
Factors contributing to this volatility include:
Market Saturation. The cryptocurrency market is highly competitive, with thousands of coins vying for attention. New entrants can dilute demand for existing coins, leading to price declines.
Lack of Utility. Many memecoins lack inherent utility or clear use cases, making them susceptible to speculative trading rather than long-term investment.
Regulatory Uncertainty. The evolving regulatory landscape can create unpredictability in the market. Trump's administration has indicated support for crypto-friendly policies; however, regulatory frameworks remain unclear.
The United States of TRUMPAMERICA
Trump's presidency coincides with heightened economic uncertainty due to various pro-inflationary factors, including US-centric tariff policies, trade wars and geopolitical tensions.
Despite initial optimism following Trump's election victory, there are concerns about whether his administration can deliver on its promises regarding cryptocurrency regulation and support. While some investors have benefited from short-term price surges attributed to Trump's influence, questions remain about the long-term sustainability of these gains.
Regulatory Developments and Future Implications
The establishment of a crypto task force under Trump's administration aims to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. While this initiative is viewed positively by many in the crypto community, it remains uncertain how effectively it will address existing challenges within the market.
Technical Challenge
The main technical graph for CRYPTOCAP:TOTAL Crypto Cap indicates on Bearish trend in development, since "Double Top" technical figure has occurred a day before Mr. Trump entered the room.
The minor RSI (14) chart indicates also that Bullish optimism is getting sluggish so far.
Conclusion
Donald Trump's influence on cryptocurrency markets is multifaceted and continues to evolve. The recent volatility associated with memecoins underscores the speculative nature of digital assets while highlighting the broader impact of political fart on investor sentiment.
TOTAL Crypto Cap Candle close suggest incoming ALT seasonBeen posting the Bitcoin version of this for a while and so now, I expanded into the
TOTAL CRYPTO MARKET CAP CANDLE CLOSE COLOUR on aMonthly chart
January Closed GREEN
February has 8 Green to 2 RED since 2014
Only 3 Green Feb candles after a Green January, which we just had
Only 1 Red February after a Green January
After those 3 Green Jan Feb candles, 2 Green March followed
Higher % of Green Feb & possibly March also
This could be led by the ALT market more than Bitcoin
As mentioned in the Bitcoin version of this chart, we are more likely to get a RED Feb in Bitcoin and, so, if we get a GREN Feb in the TOTAL market, that is led by ALTS.
The question is, Which level of ALT
And to answert hat, I shall be posting the OTHERS version of this as soon as I can get My Wife to stop asking me to fix the Hoover ;-) - I mean , seriously, asking once a month is enough surely !
#Altcoins : The final leg up is still due! BE READY!!#Altcoins : The final leg up is still due, based on the charts. Over the next few weeks, everything should start rallying.
If you're already positioned, patience is all you need.
If you're not, now is the time to start staking alts.
These are solid prices.
Generally, the best time to buy alts is when you least want to. You might be thinking of selling your current bags, but that's when the opportunities often lie.
This is, in my humble opinion, a buy signal. However, remember to do your research.
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This is HUGE!! TOTAL BREAKOUTOOOOOOOOi Mikey. Get your ass into gear. It's been rough but hear me out. Perfect retest on the daily. Breakout wedge and solid retest on the trendline. Respecting the 50% Fib pull back. Healthy rejection candles. Three-day tight consolidation candles with volatility breakout forming cup & handle and further reclaiming the upper 50% of price action. Currently we are seeing a healthy rejection at 3.56T. And I haven't even started on the indicators. MACD lining up to be a beaut. Cumulative volume delta going strong. RSI just about breach 80 & MA directing to the heavens. Bollinger Band Width (volatility) just about to cross the 50 mark. Volume returning. I could keep going. How much more confirmation do we need.
GAME PLAN: Wait for the cup & handle to play out. Either seeing an acceptance or rejection of pattern. I'm somewhat expecting a bounce on the 50% (3.34.T) and sweeping atleast half of the previous liquidation wick (3.31T). Keep an eye on volume, looking to push past 270B.
TOTAL Crypto Market CapThe TOTAL Crypto Market Cap is currently trading range-bound between its 2021 and 2024 all-time highs. For bullish momentum to return, a decisive breakout above these resistance levels is critical. Such a move would not only boost market confidence but also likely attract fresh retail investment into the crypto space, potentially triggering a broader market rally
Total - Called the topHere is an update to our last post:
This one is very interesting as our middle trendline did actually mark the local top for the total cryptomarketcap before this selloff.
We did mention in our previous post how this was a key level for support/resistance flips and currently marketcap was below which meant it should still act as resistance.
When BTC got its pop up to $109k the total marketcap tested that white trendline as resistance and the selling began.
Now the total marketcap has dropped all the way back down to our green trendline. This marked the bottom in the last post when the daily candle closed above it. Currently marketcap is trying to respect this level and rally back to the upside. But if we do lose this green trendline another almost $300 billion can exit the marketcap and bring us back to our crucial $3T level.
This chart is based on higher timeframe outcomes which means we need to wait for daily closes to confirm the trend.
Crypto market faces challenges with support levels out of reachCryptocurrency prices are under significant pressure and could face further declines in the coming days, especially with support levels still out of reach. Altcoins have been hit particularly hard, leaving many to wonder just how much lower the market might fall and whether this presents a buying opportunity. The total market cap currently shows a descending triangle pattern, suggesting there could be an additional 7% drop before reaching the $3 trillion support level. Unless a major catalyst emerges to shift market sentiment, the downtrend is likely to persist.
Adding to the uncertainty, recent developments include Trump’s announcement of a task force set to deliver proposals within 180 days. This means any major policy changes are still months away. Meanwhile, attention is turning toward a sell-off in tech stocks and potential trade disputes between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, which could kick off as early as February 1.
This weekend, the U.S. and Colombia engaged in a dispute over the denial of landing rights for military planes carrying Colombian immigrants. This incident led to the U.S. imposing tariffs on Colombia, which prompted retaliatory measures. The situation highlights how quickly such tensions can escalate. While reports indicate that a resolution has been reached, the risk of further conflicts remains a significant concern for the markets.
What is your take? Are you buying the dip or will you wait?
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Wait For Me—Altcoins Market 2025 Bull-Market (Boom-Boom Bitcoin)For all my dear followers, I truly appreciate your support and all the time we have been exchanging information, content, growth, feelings, experiences and emotions together. We are only getting started.
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While the big projects and Bitcoin have trillions and billions of dollars worth of market cap., the Cryptocurrency market heavy weight, many of the Altcoins are still young, lightweight, and can grow unrestrained.
If you want Bitcoin for what it means and what it represents, make money with the Altcoins and use the money to buy as much Bitcoin as you can.
If you are trading for profits and you are not a whale, say your capital goes between $10,000 and $200,000. Then the Altcoins are your best choice.
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MARKETS week ahead: January 26 – February 1Last week in the news
The US inflation is not as scary as investors previously thought. In this sense, they adjusted previous expectations and returned positive sentiment to financial markets. The US equity markets recovered from losses carried two weeks ago. The S&P 500 ended the week at the level of 5.996. The US Dollar continued to gain in strength, but due to general uncertainty, the price of gold also surged back to the $2,7K levels. The US Treasury yields reacted strongly on inflation figures, bringing back the 10Y US benchmark to the level of 4,62%. In the dawn of the US new Administration inauguration, the crypto market also reacted positively, bringing BTC back above the level of $100K.
The main event during the previous week on financial markets was related to the inauguration of a new US Administration. There was a question whether all promises from the pre-election period will be fulfilled? For one more time, markets reacted positively, bringing US equities to the higher grounds, where S&P 500 reached its fresh all-time highest level. The US Dollar weakened a bit, bringing the price of gold close to its ATH, ending the week at the level of $6.101. In anticipation of the FOMC meeting next week, the US Treasuries headed toward the upside, ending the week at the level of 4,61%. The presidential order for a formation of a cryptocurrency working group with the target to draft a new digital asset regulation, boring BTC toward the fresh, new ATH at the $109K.
During the previous week there has not been currently important macro data scheduled for a release, however, the inauguration of the new US President was the main event which shaped the market sentiment. One of the most important topics for markets was whether the new President will impose tariffs on imported goods, as promised in the pre-election period, especially tariffs on goods from China? This represents the most fearful event for investors, as they are anticipating that tariffs might bring inflation in the US toward the upside, which will affect Fed to keep interest rates at current levels longer than it is now expected. Still, the idea of tariffs still holds in the new US Administration, in which sense, the investors fear is for the moment just postponed.
One of the major moves of the new US Administration was related to the crypto market. Namely, within the first days in the office, the US President signed an presidential order for the creation of the cryptocurrency working group, whose aim will be to draft the first regulation in the US on digital assets while exploring the creation of a cryptocurrency stockpile on the national level. This order is also important as it bans the topic of creation of a central bank digital currency in the US.
With the focus of the new US Administration on the crypto, there are some major movements of the capital on the international scene. As Cointelegraph is reporting, one of the prominent venture capital companies, Andreessen Horowitz will close its office in the United Kingdom in order to focus on the US market. Its London office was opened in 2023.
As expected and announced, the Bank of Japan increased its target interest rate by 25bps to the level of 0,5%. Such a move was supported by BoJ inflation expectations in 2025 and 2026. The expected increase in rates was previously fully priced by market, in which sense, there has not been any higher movements on financial markets in Japan and US.
Crypto market cap
Another volatile week on the crypto markets which ended with a positive sentiment. All investors' eyes were on the inauguration of the new US Administration and moves which will be taken during first days in the office. For the crypto market, the most important information was related to the Presidential order for a formation of the cryptocurrency working group. This group will work in the future period on a development of the crypto regulation in the US, as well as the potential for the creation of the cryptocurrency stockpile on the national level. Such a move brought back investors confidence, bringing the total crypto market capitalization to the higher grounds as of the weekend. Still, considering the previous drop in the value, the crypto market capitalization is ending this week relatively flat, compared to the week before. There has been a small drop of nearly 1%, decreasing total crypto cap by $40B. Daily trading volumes were also modestly decreased to the level of around $200B on a daily basis, from $340B traded a week before. Total crypto market cap increase from the end of the previous year currently stands at 9%, where $300B has been added.
The majority of crypto coins finished the week in red, however, there were also several altcoins which managed to gain during the week. BTC finished the week relatively flat, compared to the week before. On the other hand, ETH lost some 3% in value, decreasing its cap by $12B. BNB was also on a losing side, dropping its value by 2,8% w/w, or $2,8B. Interestingly, Solana was among significant losers, with a drop in value of 4,7%, decreasing its cap by $6,1B. This group also includes DOGE, with a drop in value of 10% or $5,8B. The majority of other altcoins had a weekly drop around 10%. On the opposite side were coins like Tron, which gained 4,2% in value, Monero surged by 4,3% w/w. After a significant surge in the value prior to inauguration, the Trump meme coin lost 54% in value in an after-inauguration period.
When coins in circulation are in question, the highest weekly move had BNB, which decreased the number of circulating coins by 1,1%. At the same time, the number of Tether coins increased by 0,7%. Iota had a surge of 0,5% while Stellar, Algorand and Filecoin increased the number of coins on the market by 0,2% each.
Crypto futures market
The crypto futures market was a reflection of spot developments during the previous week. In this sense, BTC futures ended the week only with a small drop in prices for most of the maturities. They ended the week almost flat. In this sense, futures maturing in December this year were last traded at the level $114.040, while those maturing a year later closed the week at $123.950.
On the opposite side were ETH futures, which ended the week around 5,5% lower from the week before, for all maturities. Futures maturing in December this year were last traded at the level of $3.575, while those maturing in December 2026 for one more time dropped below the level of $ 4K, and closed the week at $3.840.
Crypto Total Market Cap Cycle Elliot Wave AnalysisThe chart explores 3 possibilities of where we could be in the current crypto market cycle.
Case 1 & 2 point to a likely probability that there are still 2 more upward waves to come.
Case 3 explores the possibility that there is at least one more upward move remaining for the cycle. All cases demonstrate that it is highly unlikely that we are at a market top in this cycle.
Total market cap chart Why total is important I hope I dont need to explain. CRYPTOCAP:TOTAL
Possible Targets and explanation idea
➡️Weekly chart. Marked 2 times with trade on indicator moment to SELL and out of crypto
➡️June 2022 was a main bottom for crypto and BTC especial
➡️November - January we are under real value of total
➡️C4L direction showed also November-January whales accumulate aggressively
➡️White zones is depression zones where whales also build average entry for investments
➡️Take profit lines marked by fib levels + take profit indicator before correction
➡️ Correction I think we will see at April-May 2024
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Trump Inauguration - To the Moon or Sell the News?Crypto Market Cap Nears ATH – Is Another Sell-Off Brewing? 🚀
The total cryptocurrency market cap is currently sitting at $3.62 trillion, inching closer to its all-time high of $3.73 trillion. Bitcoin has been leading the charge, smashing its ATH with renewed bullish momentum. However, recent patterns suggest caution—sell-offs have often followed Bitcoin breakouts this cycle, as traders lock in profits.
Altcoins have also been making headlines. Solana (SOL) has seen an impressive rise, solidifying its place in the top crypto rankings. Meanwhile, the newly hyped Trump Coin has debuted on Robinhood, sparking interest and controversy alike.
With the market cap on the verge of breaking records, it’s a crucial moment to keep an eye on key support and resistance levels. Will we see another sell-off, or is this the start of the next leg up? Our best guess? Some choppinenss around the corner but ultimately the most bullish crypto administration ever will bring in the ATHs! 🚀
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MARKETS week ahead: January 20 – 26Last week in the news
The US inflation is not as scary as investors previously thought. In this sense, they adjusted previous expectations and returned positive sentiment to financial markets. The US equity markets recovered from losses carried two weeks ago. The S&P 500 ended the week at the level of 5.996. The US Dollar continued to gain in strength, but due to general uncertainty, the price of gold also surged back to the $2,7K levels. The US Treasury yields reacted strongly on inflation figures, bringing back the 10Y US benchmark to the level of 4,62%. In the dawn of the US new Administration inauguration, the crypto market also reacted positively, bringing BTC back above the level of $100K.
The US inflation figures were posted during the previous week, which was the major macro event. The inflation rate in December was standing at 0,4% for the month, bringing the inflation figure to 2,9% on a yearly basis. Both figures were in line with market forecasts. At the same time, core inflation was lower from market estimate, reaching 0,2% for the month and 3,2% on a yearly basis. This was information that changed market sentiment from negative to positive. Namely, strong jobs figures initiated a fear among investors that inflation might be higher than previously estimated, in which sense, the Fed will halt further cuts of interest rates. The current situation signals that the market was wrong with previous estimates, and that inflation in the US is on a clear down trend, in which sense, the Fed might continue with planned two rate cuts during the course of this year. The US 10Y Treasury yields also had a strong reaction to inflation data, bringing yields from the 4,8% down to 4,62%. level.
During the previous week markets were discussing a new meme coin issued by a new US President-elected, whose inauguration is scheduled for January 20th. The meme coin was issued on a Solana blockchain, where this coin surged by 12% on Saturday and 23% on Friday. News is reporting that this coin currently has a market cap of nearly $5 billion and is the largest coin on the Solana chain.
The Bank of Japan is again in the spotlight of investors' attention. Namely, there are an increasing number of news reports noting a potential rate hike by the Bank of Japan in order to support the decreasing value of its currency. Reuters mentioned sources from BoJ which noted higher probability that the BoJ will increase its reference rates on a meeting as of the end of January. Market participants are currently pricing 80% chances for a rate hike at the forthcoming BoJ meeting. Due to the significant amount in carry trades, there is a higher probability that the markets in the US might react in a negative manner to this BoJ action.
There was a lot of dust in the media regarding the TikTok ban in the US during previous weeks. However, Reuters posted the latest news that the new President-elect Trump will allow TikTok to operate in the US only if US investors hold 50% stake in the company.
Crypto market cap
As inflation in the US is clearly under control and on its way down, and as inauguration of a new President-elect is coming due, the crypto market turned to the positive hype for one more time. The majority of crypto coins were traded in a positive sentiment during the previous week, increasing total crypto market capitalization by 11% on a weekly level, adding a new $340B to it. Daily trading volumes were also significantly increased to the level of $382B on a daily basis, from $130B traded a week before. Total crypto market cap increase from the end of the previous year currently stands at 11%, where $340B has been added.
Almost all crypto coins ended the week in a positive territory. The highest increase in market cap came from Bitcoin, which increased its value by more than 11% on a weekly basis, adding a new $211B to it. A new $19B came from ETH, which was a weekly increase of around 5% for this coin. XRP was also in the spotlight of the market, which managed to increase its market value by 27% w/w, adding $38B to its market cap. This time Solana should be specially mentioned. Namely, the coin surged by more than 44% after a new meme coin TRUMP was issued on this network, which represents the highest coin on this blockchain. Eventually, the market has a new favorite coin on the market, called TRUMP, issued by the current US President-elect. In only a few days, this coin managed to collect $ 13B in the market cap, and currently takes 16th place on the list of most valuable coins, based on data from Coinmarketcap. The TRUMP coin surged by an incredible 918% for the last seven days.
In line with the significant surge in the market cap, Solana also increased the number of its coins in circulation by 0,5% on a weekly basis. Stellar and Algorand had an increase in circulating coins by 0,2%, each. The number of Tether stablecoins increased by 0,7% during the previous week.
Crypto futures market
The crypto hype is for one more time on the crypto market, but this time also on the crypto futures market. Some interesting developments occurred with BTC futures during the previous week. Namely, all maturities were traded higher by more than 10% on a weekly basis, where futures maturing in December 2026 reached the price of $124.045. This represents the highest ever quoted price for BTC, indicating that the market is extremely positively oriented toward this coin. Futures maturing in December this year ended the week at the level of $114.145.
ETH futures were traded higher around 7,5% for all maturities. Futures maturing as of the end of this year ended the week at the level of $3.778. Those futures maturing in December 2026 managed to cross the $ 4K level, ending the week at $4.057.