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After a staggering 700% surge in crypto trading revenue during Q4 2024, Robinhood (HOOD) is now bracing for a significant slowdown in Q1 2025. JPMorgan analyst Ken Worthington projects a decline in digital asset volumes, attributing it to a "risk-off" environment that has dampened market enthusiasm.

🔍 Key Highlights:

Crypto Trading Volume Drop: Estimated at $52 billion in Q1, down from $71 billion in Q4.Assets Under Custody (AUC): Expected to fall 5% quarter-over-quarter to $183.3 billion, though still up 41% year-over-year.Stock Outlook: JPMorgan trimmed its year-end price target for HOOD to $44 from $45, maintaining a neutral rating.​

The anticipated decline underscores the challenges Robinhood faces in sustaining its crypto momentum amid shifting market dynamics. While the platform benefited from a retail-driven crypto boom in late 2024, the current environment reflects a more cautious investor sentiment.​

📈 Market Implications:

Robinhood's Q1 earnings, set to be released after the U.S. market close on Wednesday, will provide further insights into the platform's performance and the broader crypto trading landscape. Investors and analysts alike will be watching closely to gauge the resilience of retail crypto engagement in the face of market headwinds.​

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Global investment bank JPMorgan is bullish on cryptocurrencies in 2025, driven by regulatory changes and geopolitical tensions. Analysts say Donald Trump’s re-election as US president could push BTC prices higher, reinforcing the “bearish trade” as investors seek refuge in digital assets. With major liquidations behind and institutional support growing, JPMorgan sees strong momentum for bitcoin and stablecoins despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

🔎 JPMorgan analysts warn that only 66%-83% of Tether’s reserves comply with proposed U.S. stablecoin regulations.

If the new laws pass, Tether might be forced to sell $BTC and other non-compliant assets in favor of U.S. Treasuries. 🧐

Tether currently holds 83,758 BTC worth over $8 billion, and its dominant position in the U.S. stablecoin market could come under pressure. 💰📉

With stricter reserve requirements and increased transparency demands, will a potential Tether sell-off impact the market? 👀
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A recent report from JPMorgan highlights the potential for substantial investments in cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) if regulatory approval is granted. Enthusiasm is growing around the possibility of the first spot Solana (SOL) and XRP ETFs, fueled by optimism about a more crypto-friendly regulatory landscape under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, set to assume office on January 20.

According to JPMorgan's analysis, Solana and XRP ETFs could surpass the initial performance of Ether (ETH) ETFs within six months of their launch. Projections estimate Solana ETFs could draw $3 billion to $6 billion in net assets, while XRP ETFs could attract between $4 billion and $8 billion. This forecast builds on the momentum seen with Bitcoin ETFs, which marked their first anniversary on January 2, amassing nearly $110 billion in cumulative holdings. During their debut, Bitcoin ETFs captured 75% of new crypto investments when Bitcoin surged to $50,000 in February.

Despite these promising projections, the adoption of altcoin ETFs remains uncertain due to fluctuating market sentiment. Historical data reveals Bitcoin ETFs achieved a 6% adoption rate, and Ether ETFs reached 3% within their initial six months, but interest in altcoins like Solana and XRP is less predictable. JPMorgan notes that the crypto market’s episodic trends often shift focus to new tokens, creating varying levels of investor demand over time.

Several major asset managers, including Grayscale, VanEck, and 21Shares, have already filed applications for Solana ETFs. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to issue preliminary rulings later this month, with Grayscale’s decision set for January 23 and other applicants following shortly after. Alejo Pinto, founder of Solana Layer-2 network Lumio, remarked that U.S. ETF approval would likely drive a significant price increase for Solana, as current market expectations remain low.

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According to the latest report from JP Morgan, ETFs for Solana and XRP may attract billions of USD in investment, but it remains difficult to achieve success like Bitcoin ETF.

Predictions About the Appeal of Solana and XRP ETF

The research team at #JPMorgan stated that the ETFs for Solana and XRP have the potential to attract between 4 to 8 billion USD and 3 to 6 billion USD in investment, respectively. However, these figures are still much lower than the spectacular growth of Bitcoin ETF, which has reached a value of 50 billion USD in assets under management (AUM) in just its first year.

According to ShibDaily, the CEO of Bank of America (BofA), Brian Moynihan, has announced the bank's willingness to launch its own stablecoin, conditioned on the establishment of a clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. Speaking at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., Moynihan highlighted that the introduction of a 'Bank of America Coin' is imminent, pending the approval of relevant legislation. He emphasized the likelihood that a fully dollar-backed stablecoin will emerge from ongoing legislative discussions on Capitol Hill. Moynihan stated: "If they make it legal, we will enter that business."