Cryptocurrency ETFs saw a slowdown in inflows during December, attracting only $585 million despite a strong performance in the previous months. However, Bitcoin and Ethereum funds still accounted for the majority of the inflows.
Meanwhile, Calamos is preparing to launch an innovative Bitcoin ETF that will offer full loss protection. This ETF will feature a unique mechanism that resets annually, limiting potential gains while ensuring investors are protected against losses.
Bitcoin has had a stellar year in 2024, ranking as the world's seventh largest asset and hitting a record high of $102,000 in 2025. However, trading volume has dropped to its lowest since 2021, prompting renowned analyst Peter Brandt to warn of a potential 50% correction, introducing an element of uncertainty in the market.
On the regulatory front, Gemini, founded by the Winklevoss twins, has settled allegations of misleading practices in the launch of the first U.S.-regulated Bitcoin futures contract, agreeing to pay a $5 million fine to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
The market received positive news, with the Coinbase Premium Index turning bullish and MicroStrategy increasing its Bitcoin holdings by 1,070 BTC.
Cryptocurrency markets rose on Monday, boosted by MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, while Bitcoin faced resistance at $108,000 and briefly fell below the psychological threshold of $100,000. Despite these fluctuations, the growing institutional support and momentum in the global cryptocurrency market continue to propel Bitcoin towards higher targets.
