Overview of popular cryptocurrencies on December 17, 2025, with the top three in popularity being: SmarDex, Monad, Power Protocol

Ripple payment volume exceeds 100 billion USD, XRP Binance liquidity hits new low

Ripple announces that its payment platform transaction volume has surpassed $100 billion, covering over 60 markets, demonstrating the success of its cross-border payment solutions. However, XRP's liquidity index on Binance has dropped to a new low, indicating a significant decline in trading activity, which could impact price volatility risk. Analysis points out that even with business growth, low liquidity does not necessarily immediately improve market conditions.

Bitcoin ETF attracts $1.4 billion in five days, but BTC price remains stagnant—analysts reveal the underlying mechanism

Recently, Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted approximately $1.4 billion in capital inflows, but Bitcoin prices did not rise significantly, sparking market discussions about the correlation between ETF funds and price movements. Analysis indicates that ETF capital inflows are not entirely synchronized with spot market demand, which may lead to short-term price fluctuations. Nevertheless, ETFs are still regarded as an important channel for promoting the development of digital assets.

TradFi on-chain transformation is faster than expected! Bitwise: Iran conflict has already reshaped the financial landscape over the weekend

In the article "Changing the Weekend of Finance," Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan pointed out that traditional finance in the US and Israel paused during the crackdown on Iran, with the crypto platform Hyperliquid becoming a trading hub, indicating that the pace of TradFi transformation onto the chain may accelerate. Over the weekend, Hyperliquid's trading volume exceeded $11.5 billion, demonstrating the practicality of on-chain finance during market closures and forcing institutional investors to adapt.

Middle East conflict impacts Asian stock markets, Bitcoin holds at $67,000, Ethereum and Solana come under pressure and retreat

Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions continue, and risk aversion in Asian financial markets intensifies, leading to significant declines in major stock indices. Bitcoin experiences a slight dip but remains within a key range, with market focus on institutional funding and ETF inflows. Mainstream cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana pull back as risk appetite contracts. Uncertainty in the macro environment and volatility in the energy markets increase market pressure.

AI Agent Test: "Bitcoin, USD" Choose One, 36 Models Overwhelmingly Prefer BTC: More Stable and Reliable than Fiat Currency

Research from the Bitcoin Policy Institute shows that among 36 AI models, 48.3% prefer Bitcoin, with no models choosing fiat currency. Bitcoin is favored for long-term value preservation, while stablecoins outperform Bitcoin in payment scenarios. The study also acknowledges methodological limitations, and AI preferences do not necessarily reflect actual adoption.

Pi Network Price Prediction: The $0.20 level remains feasible as 3 signals point in the same direction

Coinphoton warns that the recent Pi Network price increase reflects buying fatigue rather than a true bullish reversal. Although PI's price surged 58.1% in four days, it faced resistance at $0.2. There may still be potential for a breakout in March, especially if Bitcoin exceeds $70,000.