December 2024 marked a historic milestone for Bitcoin as it surpassed 100,000 USD for the first time. This surge was largely driven by Optimism about Donald Trump’s presidential victory and expectations for his crypto-friendly policies. On December 5, Bitcoin hit a record HIGH of 108,000 USD before correcting to 94,000 USD.

The Fed maintained a tough stance despite a 25 basis point cut, indicating fewer cuts in 2025, increasing market volatility. Additionally, the Japanese Central Bank kept rates steady at 0.25%, concerned about potential hikes that could disrupt liquidity flows.

AI Agents, gaining attention in Q4, became more prominent in December. Initially speculative concepts, they evolved into functional application frameworks with consumer-ready solutions. CoinEx Research’s report analyses their architecture and investment potential, expecting them to dominate the Web3 landscape in 2025.