The first week of the new year has many highlights in the crypto market. BlackRock's moves are quite significant, as they deposited 1,134 Bitcoins and 7,255 Ethereum into Coinbase in one go, signaling strong institutional entry. On the other side, South Korea has tightened trading regulations, and by 2025, cryptocurrency outflows have reached $110 billion, creating an interesting contrast between inflows and outflows.

Michael Saylor is still advocating for Bitcoin, claiming it can enhance liquidity. His Strategy's stock trading activity even surpasses Tesla and Nvidia—this data is indeed eye-catching. Market sentiment is positive, with crypto-related stocks generally rising on the first trading day of the new year in the US stock market, with the Nasdaq up over 1%.

Interestingly, a whale that previously lost $13.73 million suddenly bought 2,251 XAUt at an average price of $4,420, seemingly bottom-fishing. JPMorgan's latest view also supports this trend— the appeal of stablecoins is increasing, as investors seek more regulator-friendly environments. In simple terms, the start of 2025 is driven by multiple factors including institutions, whales, and policies.