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Bitcoin’s position as a global financial powerhouse is gradually becoming more and more established. For the month of December, decentralized perpetual volumes reached $356 billion, representing a 370% YTD increase. December 2024 was a month that saw the cryptocurrency landscape experience both extraordinary highs and major challenges, which helped to lay the scene for 2025 to be a year that would be marked by significant developments in the ecosystem of digital assets. The Monthly Markets Insights report from Binance Research reveals key highlights that shed light on trends in Bitcoin’s supremacy, the comeback of DeFi, and the dynamics of the NFT industry. Bitcoin’s Rise as a Global Asset Bitcoin’s position as a global financial powerhouse is gradually becoming more and more established. As the year 2024 came to a close, the leading cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high of $108,000. It also achieved a staggering 123.4% year-to-date (YTD) growth in market capitalization, which placed it as the seventh-largest asset in the world. Bitcoin’s rise to prominence, which has allowed it to surpass established assets such as Saudi Aramco and silver, demonstrates the rising acknowledgment of Bitcoin as a genuine asset class. This increase may be attributed to a number of catalysts, including the inclusion of MicroStrategy in the Nasdaq 100 and the adoption of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Furthermore, the scarcity of Bitcoin, which was exacerbated by the Halving event, as well as the anticipation of favorable regulatory frameworks under the administration of Donald Trump, who is a proponent of cryptocurrency, have further fueled optimism. In the event that the present growth patterns continue, analysts anticipate that Bitcoin will eventually surpass gold in market rankings, therefore solidifying its role as both a hedge and a store of wealth. DeFi Hits New Highs Amidst Volatility The decentralized finance (DeFi) industry has shown remarkable endurance in…

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