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Vugar Usi Zade Discusses Bitget’s Meteoric Rise
Bitget has emerged as a significant player in the International crypto scene, recently claiming the fourth spot among global exchanges.
In an exclusive interview, Vugar Usi Zade, Chief Operating Officer of Bitget, offers insights into the current state of the crypto market, the success of Bitget Wallet, and the future of meme coins.
Some people think that Bitget’s growth is part of a larger phenomenon of splitting Binance’s share among competitors. Do you agree?
It is true, but more importantly, we don’t see the market cap growing and that’s why the industry has become very fierce. We must compete for the same customers.
Changing from one exchange to another is just one click for every user, and an average user would have 3-4 apps on their phones or on the desktop. There will be completed KYCs on all of them and they will choose which to use depending on the transaction fees or availability of the tokens and projects.
We’ll be looking at different ways how we can attract customers. The total market cap is not growing, but still, the user number is growing. There are more and more new users coming or exploring the industry.
What is the current market trend that keeps the market cap from growing while the user base is expanding?
People have less disposable income. And we saw a recession and unemployment in the greatest economies like Japan and the US. In such circumstances, we usually see two trends: either that people come to do a dollar-cost averaging(DCA) kind of long-term holding strategy with large tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and top 10, or that people become keen on meme tokens or early-stage projects they can still do 10x, 20x.
Especially for the latter, we see a huge influx from the underdeveloped economies of the CIS, Africa, and Latin America. That was the narrative of the crypto from the beginning: get rich quick, and people are still chasing that dream.
Bitget Wallet scored the top in the App Store charts in Nigeria in July. What was special about Nigeria?
Last month Bitget Wallet became the most downloaded wallet and it surpassed Metamask. Therefore, it’s not only in Nigeria. We see the same trend globally happening.
In the middle of the bear market, we invested $30 million in BitKeep and rebranded to Bitget Wallet. While everyone was holding back and cutting costs, we believed in decentralization and long-term goals. We wanted to have a decentralized wallet and centralized product engaged with our decentralized app where users can access more and more opportunities out there.
As an exchange, we list around 800-900 projects, while in Bitget Wallet there are 23,000 projects listed and more and more people come to explore what the decentralized side of the crypto has to offer. It functions almost like an exchange. We have the best cataloging when it comes to finding projects.
Moreover, we provide unique features. I heard those Bitget Wallet users in Southeast Asia were earning some money by doing the tasks that are given on the wallet, whether it is social activation or collecting some airdrops. People in underdeveloped countries could have a lot of interest in these features.
Bitget was the first among major exchanges to list some memecoins like CATI. How do you see the future of meme coins?
Meme tokens are the hot topic of this market cycle. They offer the opportunity to make 20x or 30x, which aligns with the ‘get rich fast’ narrative of crypto. They’ve become vital for many crypto projects and bring a lot of transactions, wallet holders, and user interaction.
We’re seeing interest from institutions and family offices too. However, they’re very risky assets. I always tell people to only invest money they’re ready to lose in meme tokens, as almost 90 percent of investors lose their money.
For the last two years, we have been very loud with our Make it Count campaign with Lionel Messi. He was our official ambassador previously. We also did a lot of brand partnerships with Juventus. Football was a core topic when it came to Bitget and people know us for football.
We are proud that we will sponsor the Spanish league, La Liga, and bring Spanish football to 2.5 billion people globally. And you’ll be seeing a lot of Bitget brand activation and marketing campaigns around La Liga, all the teams and sportsmen that will be competing for the Cup.
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This Is Why XRP Price Rallied By 25% and Could Soon Hit $2
Ripple’s (XRP) price rallied by 25% in the last 24 hours following Gary Gensler’s announcement that he would resign as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair on January 20, 2025.
This development comes as a relief to the popular “XRP Army,” which has had to deal with suppressed price action due to the Gensler-led SEC’s nonstop petitions against Ripple. But that is not all that happened.
Ripple Bears Face Notable Liquidation Following Gensler’s Notification
Gensler’s announcement appears to be a positive development for the broader crypto market. But XRP holders seemed to benefit the most. This was particularly significant given the unresolved Ripple-SEC legal issues that have persisted throughout the SEC Chair’s tenure.
As a result, it came as no surprise that XRP price rallied and outpaced those of any other cryptocurrency in the top 10. Furthermore, the development triggered liquidations totaling $26.11 million over the last 24 hours.
Liquidation occurs when a trader fails to meet the margin requirements for a leveraged position. This forces the exchange to sell off their assets to prevent further losses. In XRP’s case, the liquidation primarily resulted in a short squeeze.
A short squeeze happens when a large number of short positions (traders betting on price declines) are forced to close, driving the price higher as they rush back to buy back the asset.
At press time, XRP trades at $1.40 and currently has a market cap of $80.64 billion. With Gensler almost gone, crypto lawyer John Deaton noted that XRP price gains could be higher, and the market cap could climb to $100 billion.
“XRP soon will achieve a $100B market cap. Times are changing,” Deaton wrote on X.
Meanwhile, CryptoQuant data shows that the total number of XRP sent into exchange has significantly decreased. Typically, high values indicate increased selling pressure in the spot market. This is because it suggests that more assets are being offloaded, potentially driving prices lower.
However, since it is low, XRP holders are refraining from selling. If this remains the case, the token’s value could rise higher than $1.40.
XRP Price Prediction: $2 Coming?
According to the 4-hour chart, XRP has been trading within a range of $1.04 to $1.17 since November 18. This sideways movement has resulted in the formation of a bull flag — a bullish chart pattern that signals potential upward momentum.
The bull flag begins with a sharp price surge, forming the flagpole, driven by significant buying pressure that outpaces sellers. This is followed by a consolidation phase, where the price retraces slightly and moves within parallel trendlines, creating the flag structure.
Yesterday, XRP broke out of this pattern, signaling that bulls have seized control of the market. If this momentum persists, XRP’s price could surpass $1.50, potentially approaching the $2 threshold.
However, this bullish scenario hinges on market behavior. If holders decide to secure profits, selling pressure could push XRP’s price below $1, erasing recent gains.
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Shows Renewed Energy: Rally Incoming?
Dogecoin is consolidating gains above the $0.380 resistance against the US Dollar. DOGE is holding gains and eyeing more upsides above $0.400.
- DOGE price started a fresh increase above the $0.3750 resistance level.
- The price is trading above the $0.3800 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
- There was a break above a short-term contracting triangle with resistance at $0.390 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
- The price could continue to rally if it clears the $0.400 and $0.4080 resistance levels.
Dogecoin Price Eyes More Upsides
Dogecoin price remained supported above the $0.350 level and recently started a fresh increase like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE was able to clear the $0.3650 and $0.3750 resistance levels.
The price climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.4208 swing high to the $0.3652 low. Besides, there was a break above a short-term contracting triangle with resistance at $0.390 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair.
Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.3750 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.3950 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.4208 swing high to the $0.3652 low.
The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.400 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.4080 level. A close above the $0.4080 resistance might send the price toward the $0.4200 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.4500 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.500.
Are Dips Supported In DOGE?
If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.400 level, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.3850 level. The next major support is near the $0.3750 level.
The main support sits at $0.3550. If there is a downside break below the $0.3550 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might decline toward the $0.3200 level or even $0.300 in the near term.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $0.3850 and $0.3750.
Major Resistance Levels – $0.4000 and $0.4200.
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Solana Hits New All-Time High After 3 Years
On Friday, Solana (SOL) soared to a new all-time high (ATH), now trading at approximately $261. This breakthrough surpasses its previous peak set in November 2021.
Solana’s rise to a new ATH marks an increase of over 32 times from its lows recorded in December 2022.
Solana Hits All-Time High as Gary Gensler Plans Resignation
Solana’s path to this new high has been anything but smooth. After reaching its previous high in 2021, the platform faced a downturn in 2022 amid a broader crypto bear market, further exacerbated by technical issues and network downtimes.
The collapse of FTX in November 2022 pushed Solana’s price down to around $8.
However, Solana has since made a remarkable recovery, increasing more than 32-fold from its low. Now, Solana enthusiasts believe that SOL could eventually outpace Ethereum (ETH) in market capitalization.
“Solana has been at an all-time high by market cap for a while actually. Now, we’re finally in price discovery. The flippening is coming,” Birch, the founder of PathCrypto, said.
The surge in Solana’s market value coincides with the news of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s planned resignation, slated for January 20, 2025, as Donald Trump assumes office.
Known for his strict regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies, Gensler’s departure signals a potential shift toward a more crypto-friendly administration. Consequently, this political change is stoking speculations about the approval of a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, the SEC has begun engaging with issuers to explore the possibility of a Solana ETF.
“Talks between SEC staff and issuers looking to launch a Solana spot ETF are “progressing” with the SEC now engaging on S-1 applications. Recent engagement from staff, coupled with the incoming pro-crypto administration, is sparking a renewed sense of optimism that a Solana ETF could be approved sometime in 2025,” Terrett claimed.
Previous efforts to launch a Solana ETF were stalled by regulatory roadblocks, often stopping early in the process. However, the changing political environment and the SEC’s increased openness have reignited hopes within the crypto community. Recent filings for a Solana ETF by Canary Capital and BitWise reflect a growing interest and anticipation for regulatory approval.
Despite these encouraging developments, the odds of a Solana ETF approval in 2024 remain low, with Polymarket estimates placing it at around 4%.
Meanwhile, the crypto community is also closely watching Bitcoin as it approaches the highly anticipated $100,000 mark. On Friday, Bitcoin recorded a new high of about $99,300. This milestone is viewed as a pivotal moment for Bitcoin and could impact other cryptocurrencies, including Solana.
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