Week of Records: BTC ETFs, Metals at Highs, First Trillionaire
The week was all about records: the highest daily inflows into spot BTC ETFs in a month, platinum at a 17-year high, accelerating volumes on major venues, and positive regulatory signals in the US and EU.
Top Record-Setters
BTC ETFs: On December 17, spot funds posted >$450M in inflows — the biggest daily intake since November 11. That’s a sign of big capital returning and momentum resuming.
XRP ETFs: Net inflows every single trading day since launch.
Platinum: Hit a 17-year high. In 2025, three precious metals have already set records: platinum, gold, and silver. For crypto, that’s another indicator of demand for “hard” assets.
Tesla: Printed a new all-time high. Over seven months, market cap added about $900B.
Forbes estimates Elon Musk’s net worth at >$600B — a first in history. SpaceX has begun selecting banks for an IPO; if successful, Musk could become the first trillionaire.
TON ecosystem: Trading activity up 37% in December after xStocks launched to Telegram’s 1B-user audience. Messenger-native infrastructure products continue to gain traction.
Stablecoins
BNB Chain announced its own stablecoin.
Gold-backed stablecoins surpassed $4B in market cap (3× since early 2025).
- Leader: XAUT (Tether) ≈ $2.2B (~50% of the market).
- PAXG (Paxos) ≈ $1.5B.
Together they control nearly 90% of the segment. Trend: demand for commodity backing as a bridge between TradFi and on-chain.
Regulation & Policy
The U.S. Senate confirmed pro-crypto Michael Selig as CFTC Chair, a potential driver of clearer rules for derivatives and spot markets.
Digital euro expected in H2 2026: the ECB has completed its preparation phase and awaits political authorization.
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