Crypto assets declined as 2024 came to a close. Bitcoin’s post-election surge to over $100,000 had lost momentum. Entering 2025, the asset touched $97,000 but soon pulled back slightly.

However, the latest CryptoQuant analysis hints that BTC is still in the midst of a bull market. The current phase has been identified as a cooling-off period rather than the end of the cycle.

Momentary Slowdown

After Bitcoin’s price surpassed $108,000, a correction followed, which raised concerns about the possibility of an extended stagnation like the previous six-month retracement. Despite this, key on-chain data suggested a reassuring view of the market’s health.

In its report, CryptoQuant’s Adjusted SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio), which eliminates short-term noise by excluding transactions under an hour and employs a 7-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), remains above 1 but is trending downward. This suggests diminishing profits for participants but aligns with historical patterns, where SOPR dropping below 1 often triggers reversals in bull markets.

Similarly, the Miner Position Index (MPI) also shows a downward trend, with no indications of mass Bitcoin transfers to exchanges. Such a trend is indicative of the fact that miners, especially large firms, are holding their Bitcoin assets, although periodic sell-offs for operational expenses are expected.

Other metrics, such as total network fees, reflect reduced on-chain activity. This phase is further validated by declining funding rates, which have historically been precursors to Bitcoin rebounds, particularly during periods of negative sentiment.

Hence, the data collectively point to a temporary cooling-off period in the ongoing bull market. While reduced on-chain activity and declining metrics suggest a momentary slowdown, there is no substantial evidence pointing to a cycle peak.

Old Bitcoin Whales Selling Amid Institutional Buying

According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju’s update, “old whales” are currently the sellers in the Bitcoin market. This is evidenced by high over-the-counter (OTC) volume and significant exchange deposits. However, he dismissed fears of a market crash, adding that these sales are unlikely to cause significant disruptions.

Ju also noted that buying pressure predominantly comes from US institutions, particularly through Coinbase. Despite this institutional interest, he pointed out that the daily premium on Coinbase is at a multi-year low, which means that the momentum has weakened. As such, a recovery in this premium is needed to support Bitcoin’s next leg up.

With the new year officially underway, cryptocurrencies of all kinds are beginning to show bullish reversal signals.

Although we’re seeing steady positive momentum for most coins – Bitcoin and Ethereum are both up approximately 3% in the last day or so – plenty of double-bottom chart patterns are also forming, and some meme coins are breaking out early.

SPX6900 is one of today’s top gainers, surging by over 35% in the past 24 hours.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at SPX6900’s price performance and another index-inspired meme coin project that’s already raised $1.6 million just a couple of weeks into its presale.

SPX6900 Hits New ATH

In the crypto world, the most entertaining outcome seems to increasingly be the most likely. SPX6900 ($SPX), a satirical token inspired by the S&P 500, has proven a perfect example – and has now entered a new phase of price discovery after exploding through its previous all-time high, and past its key resistance level of $1.

The token now sits at $1.26. Its price and market cap have risen by 35% in a day, with the market cap now at $1.17bn. Daily trading volume is up 179%, and sits currently at $118.16m.

This leaves SPX6900 up 92% on the monthly chart, and 16,953% up on its launch price.

From this point, we can expect some investors to begin taking profits. This will gradually form a top pattern, at which point this token’s next move will become clearer.

However, given that the wider market is still forming bullish patterns, it’s possible that SPX6900 could see its current pump continue at least for a few more days.

At the time of writing, both the Bitcoin and Ethereum charts are showing significant bullish signs with a pair of double bottoms.

So overall, crypto bulls have a lot to get excited about as we forge ahead into 2025. It looks like only a matter of time before we see new highs for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins – and even more huge gains for SPX6900 holders.

Meme Index: Is This Presale Token the Next SPX6900?

Now that SPX6900 has proven itself as a meme project that the market is taking seriously, investors who spot the next big “meme index” token will be perfectly positioned to take advantage of the next stage of this increasingly popular narrative.

Appropriately enough, Meme Index ($MEMEX) has already emerged as a leading ICO project, and has raised over $1.6 million despite only launching its presale a couple of weeks ago.

The Meme Index platform enables MEMEX token holders to invest in a collection of “baskets” (meme coin indexes) through the platform’s innovative staking mechanism. The baskets each provide investors with exposure to different sets of meme coins, from mainstream tokens (held within the “Meme Titan Index”) to extremely volatile coins (via the “Meme Frenzy Index”).

This empowers meme coin investors with the ability to choose the amount of volatility they’re exposed to, while also providing a convenient alternative to holding and managing bags of individual meme coins.

MEMEX tokens are still available for a short time through the Meme Index presale (priced at $0.0148639 per token), and can be staked to generate passive income of up to 1,471% APY. The tokens will also provide holders with the ability to vote on future project developments (including the creation of new baskets) after Meme Index officially launches this year.

To discover more about the Meme Index project and join the presale, investors can click the link below:

Visit Meme Index Presale

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[PRESS RELEASE – New York, United States, January 3rd, 2025]

Plume Network, the first full-stack modular layer-1 blockchain focused on Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), is thrilled to announce a partnership with Purpose for Profit (PFP), the world’s first on-chain endowment and tokenized credit fund dedicated to providing below-market-rate loans to businesses building quality affordable housing. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in democratizing financial opportunities while advancing sustainable and equitable development.

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About Purpose for Profit (PFP)

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