AiCoin Daily (December 9th)

[Traders Bet the Fed's Rate-Cutting Cycle May End by Mid Next Year] Bond traders are betting that the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting path over the next year will be shallower and shorter than previously anticipated. Futures and options trading indicate that, in addition to the expected 25 basis point rate cut on Wednesday, traders now expect the Fed to have a total rate-cutting space of only 50 basis points by 2026, with most of it concentrated in the first half of 2026. SOFR options positions signal that traders are hedging against the scenario where the Fed ends its rate-cutting cycle around mid-next year and then pauses.

[Bitunix Analyst: Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept Peace Plan, BTC Resistance at $93,200] On December 10, U.S. President Trump urged Ukraine to quickly accept a U.S.-led peace plan and expressed hope to finalize the agreement before Christmas. Zelensky emphasized that the agreement must be based on clear security guarantees from the U.S. and Europe and stated that territorial concessions would not be accepted. Bitunix analysts pointed out that amid geopolitical uncertainties, the crypto market sentiment remains cautious. In the short term, BTC is facing resistance at $93,200, with support levels between $90,000 and $91,000. Investors should pay attention to how news impacts the flow of the U.S. dollar.

[French Fintech Company Lyzi Partners with Porsche and Lamborghini Dealers to Support Cryptocurrency Payments] French fintech company Lyzi has partnered with the Montpellier Porsche Center and the Bordeaux Lamborghini Center to allow customers to pay for luxury vehicles using Bitcoin, Tezos (XTZ), stablecoins, and over 80 other digital assets. These payments are instantly converted into euros to help dealers avoid price volatility risks and provide a seamless payment experience.

[Trump Asks Treasury Secretary to Investigate Whether Biden Used an Autopen to Sign Federal Reserve Appointment Documents] On Tuesday, U.S. President Trump, during a rally in Pennsylvania, called on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to investigate whether former President Biden used an autopen to sign appointment documents for some Democratic members of the Federal Reserve Board. Trump suggested that these appointments may have been signed by mechanical devices and instructed the Treasury Secretary on-site to conduct an investigation. Last week, Trump announced the repeal of some pardons and commutations signed by Biden in January of this year, claiming that these documents were signed using an autopen. Legal experts believe the repeal decision has no legal basis.

[ArkInvest Increased Holdings of 55,000 Shares of Bitcoin Spot ETF ARKB Yesterday] ArkInvest's funds increased holdings of 55,000 shares of Bitcoin Spot ETF ARKB yesterday. Among them, the ARKW fund purchased 49,246 shares, and the ARKF fund purchased 5,754 shares.