[Infinex Founder Pays $50,000 Bet After Losing ETH Price Wager] Synthetix and Infinex founder Kain Warwick has paid a $50,000 bet to Multicoin co-founder Kyle Samani. The two had wagered in November 2024 on whether ETH would surpass $25,000 by the end of 2025. If Kain won, Samani would have to pay $500,000; if Samani won, Kain would have to pay $50,000.

The departure of SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is seen as potentially paving the way for more crypto-friendly policies. What to know : XRP surpassed $2 for the first time since mid-December, driven by steady ETF inflows and a favorable U.S. regulatory outlook. U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw inflows of $13.59 million on Jan. 2, totaling $1.18 billion since launch. The departure of SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is seen as potentially paving the way for more crypto-friendly policies.

[Whale earns $3.2 million from ZEC trade, then loses $1.6 million shorting] According to Onchain Lens data, a whale closed a long position in ZEC, earning $3.2 million, then opened a short position in ZEC and closed it with a $1.6 million loss, losing half of the previous profit. Additionally, the whale previously lost $7.7 million in Bitcoin trades, bringing the total cumulative loss to $5.56 million.

[10x Research: Structural Rebound Signals May Emerge in the Market] On January 3, 10x Research posted on social media, stating that Bitcoin's dominance is starting to decline, and its model has detected a critical turning point where the market shifts from defense to opportunity. The article pointed out that a broad collaborative validation pattern is forming between major cryptocurrencies and selected altcoins, with momentum effects, relative performance, and market participation beginning to resonate. The current environment is not a generalized bull market; traders need to focus on discipline, strategic rules, and active position management. Clear risk control will be key to profitability.

[Glassnode Indicates Market Exhibiting Prolonged Bear Market Characteristics] On January 3, Glassnode posted on social media that the slowdown in capital inflows coincides with long-term holders accelerating realized losses. The market structure is gradually emerging as prices fluctuate within a narrowing range, and the fatigue experienced by investors over time is intensifying, reflecting the typical characteristics of a prolonged bear market phase.