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Latest on the Fed Rate Cut and Outlook (December 2025)Yahoo FinanceLive coverage: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25%, Powell warns there's 'no risk-free path'TodayDetroit Free PressFed cuts interest rates again: What's next for mortgages, credit cardsYesterdayAl JazeeraUS Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in final decision of the yearYesterdayReutersDivided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one cut next year as growth reboundsYesterdayBarron'sThe Fed Might Not Be Done Cutting Rates. The Labor Market Is a Factor.Today
🇺🇸 What just happened
✔️ The Federal Reserve has already cut interest rates.
At its December 9–10 meeting, the Fed cut the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points — the third straight cut in 2025 — bringing the rate down to about 3.50 %–3.75 %, the lowest in nearly three years. mint+1
This decision came amid mixed economic signals — inflation still above target and labor market softening — and a divided Fed, with some officials advocating for no cut or a larger cut than 0.25 %. Reuters
📊 What the Fed is signaling next
🔹 Future cuts are uncertain.
The Fed’s statement and projections show:
Officials may hold rates steady for a while and are being cautious about more cuts soon. euronews+1
Some Fed projections show only one possible cut in 2026, while other views range from no further cuts to more than one. Barron's
🗓 Next major milestones
January 2026 Fed meeting is the next opportunity for policymakers to adjust rates again. Barron's
Markets and economists differ on how many cuts might ultimately happen next year — some expect more easing, others expect a pause.
💡 Why this matters
Lower rates → cheaper borrowing (mortgages, credit cards, loans). euronews
Inflation still above target, so the Fed doesn’t want to cut too quickly. Investopedia
Economic data will decide the next moves — inflation trends, jobs data, consumer spending, etc.
Bottom line:
📉 Yes — the Fed has already cut rates recently.
📆 But future cuts are not guaranteed soon; the central bank is data-dependent and may pause if inflation doesn’t ease. #GateNovTransparencyReportReleased
🌐 #GateNovTransparencyReportReleased — Gate’s Latest Transparency Report Shows Major Growth & Operational Milestones
Gate, one of the world’s leading digital asset platforms, has released its November 2025 Transparency Report, revealing strong performance across core business areas and accelerated expansion of its Web3 ecosystem.
📈 Key Highlights from the Report:
• Record Trading Activity:
Gate recorded $163 billion in spot trading volume in November, up 39.1% month-over-month, and achieved a 6.04% global spot market share — the most growth of any centralized exchange this year.
• Expanding User Base & Asset Coverage:
The platform now serves 46 million+ registered users globally with more than 4,100 listed digital assets, maintaining deep liquidity and broad market coverage.
• Web3 Ecosystem Growth:
Gate’s on-chain ecosystem showed strong momentum:
– Gate Perp DEX exceeded $10 billion in monthly volume, including new tokenized stock perpetual contracts.
– Gate Layer reached 100 million+ on-chain addresses and 15.9 million cumulative transactions.
• Robust Compliance & Global Expansion:
Gate’s Australia entity is now fully registered with AUSTRAC as a digital currency exchange, and its Malta entity secured a regulatory license under MiCA, strengthening its international compliance footprint.
• Institutional Services & Wealth Products:
Staking, Earn services, and Private Wealth Management all recorded growth, with improved yields and increased participation from new and existing users.
• Brand & Community Engagement:
Global events, strategic partnerships, and creator initiatives boosted community activity and brand visibility worldwide.
📊 Summary:
The November Transparency Report underscores Gate’s evolution from a trading platform into a full-stack Web3 ecosystem — combining strong trading performance, on-chain growth, regulatory progress, and global engagement.
🔗 Full Report: https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/48644 #SpotETFApprovalUpdates
#SpotETFApprovalUpdates — Ethereum (ETH) Poised for Historic Growth! 🚀
The crypto world is buzzing as regulators review spot ETFs for Ethereum. Unlike futures-based ETFs, a spot ETF directly tracks the real-time price of ETH, offering investors regulated and direct exposure without holding the cryptocurrency themselves. This is more than a product launch — it’s a global validation of Ethereum as a mainstream financial asset.
💎 Why Ethereum Spot ETFs Matter:
1️⃣ Direct ETH Exposure — Investors, including institutions, can gain true ETH price exposure via traditional financial accounts.
2️⃣ Enhanced Credibility — Regulatory approval signals confidence in Ethereum’s technology, security, and long-term sustainability.
3️⃣ Liquidity Boost — Spot ETFs attract large-scale investment, increasing ETH’s trading volume, market depth, and reducing volatility.
4️⃣ Bridging Crypto & Traditional Finance — Makes it easier for traditional investors, hedge funds, and pension funds to access crypto safely, accelerating mainstream adoption.
5️⃣ Bullish Market Sentiment — ETF approvals historically trigger optimism, attracting both retail and institutional investors.
📈 Market Outlook & Potential Impact:
Short-Term: ETH could spike +15% to +30% as investors rush in post-approval.
Medium-Term: Continued institutional participation may push ETH +30% to +60% over the following weeks.
Long-Term: With broader adoption, ETH could see +70% or more, establishing itself as a mainstream digital asset.
⚠️ Factors to Watch:
Global crypto regulations and macroeconomic conditions can influence price movements.
Minor corrections may follow initial spikes due to profit-taking.
Volatility will remain higher than traditional assets, even with ETF adoption.
🌐 Global Implications:
Approval sets a precedent for other cryptocurrencies seeking regulatory recognition.
Bridges the gap between crypto innovation and traditional finance.
Boosts confidence in Ethereum’s ecosystem, DeFi, and other ETH-based projects.
💬 Perspective:
A spot ETF approval for Ethereum isn’t just another headline — it’s a turning point. It validates ETH as a credible investment asset, opens the door to mainstream adoption, and could mark the start of a new bull cycle for Ethereum and the broader crypto market.
📌 Investor Insight:
Stay informed on regulatory updates, ETF filings, and market reactions. This milestone could reshape ETH’s market dynamics and create opportunities for both short-term traders and long-term holders.
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Don’t miss this chance — trade smart, qualify fast, and claim your rewards before the pool runs out. Good luck, traders! 🍀💰 Building a separately branded DEX as a centralized exchange presents an interesting paradox—it's both an advantage and a challenge. On one hand, a dedicated brand can establish a clear market identity and attract specific user segments. On the other hand, it fragments resources and creates additional operational complexity.
The real differentiator ultimately comes down to execution. In a crowded market, survival belongs to teams that focus on delivering a genuinely excellent product. Not promises, not marketing hype—a platform that works flawlessly, offers superior user experience, and solves real problems better than competitors. When a product is truly competent and polished, it doesn't need much explanation. It speaks for itself through user adoption and ecosystem growth.
This applies to any Web3 venture: whether you're launching a DEX, protocol, or trading platform, the competitive advantage lies in relentless focus on product quality and user experience rather than brand management alone. The current price of $VELO l @veloprotocol is around $0.006, with a market cap of about $108M. Circulating supply is 17.56B out of a total 24B, so roughly 73–74% of the tokens are already out there.
Personally, I think $0.3-0.5 feels realistic and achievable based on the charts (approx 50-80x from the current price). That would put the market cap between $6-9 Billion with the current circulating supply - still modest for a solid project in a bull market.
BUT, crypto is wild and nothing’s guaranteed. We’re just reading the data and making educated guesses. That said, in past cycles we’ve seen prices blow way past what anyone thought was reasonable, so who knows how high it could actually go if momentum really kicks in.
Example MC from 2021 Bull Cycle
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$AXS ATH Market Cap: $9.6 Billion
Price was up 1,337x (from $0.12 to $165)
$DOGE ATH Market Cap: $88 Billion
Price was up 8,500x (from $0.0000869 to $0.74)
$MATIC ATH Market Cap: $20 Billion
Price was up 907x (from $0.0032 to $2.9)
This cycle could play out differently, and the price action might not go as parabolic as last time because there are way, way more coins competing for capital now.
So, we’ll see which projects actually come out on top this time around.
Estimated $VELO price and market cap if the circulating supply stays at ~17.56B tokens.
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Price Target Market Cap
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$0.01 $176M
$0.02 $351M
$0.03 $527M
$0.05 $955M
$0.1 $1.75B
$0.2 $3.51B
$0.37 $6.50B
$0.5 $8.78B
$0.8 $14.05
$1 $17.56B
$2 $35.13B 
