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PancakeSwap closes record $310B year, up 179% driven by L2, DeFi growth

PancakeSwap's 2024 trading volume surged to $310 billion, driven by DeFi growth, layer-2 adoption and user-focused upgrades.

PancakeSwap closed a record year in terms of cryptocurrency trading volume, owing to growing interest in decentralized exchanges and the expansion of layer-2 blockchain networks.

Decentralized exchange (DEX) PancakeSwap recorded $310 billion in total trading volume during 2024, marking a nearly 179% year-over-year (YoY) increase from $111 billion in 2023.

The record year was mainly attributed to L2 networks Arbitrum and Base, as the former saw a 3,656% YoY increase to $13.2 billion, while crypto trading volume on Base rose by 3,539% YoY to $11.6 billion in 2024, according to a PancakeSwap report shared with Cointelegraph.

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‘BITSANITY’ — Records broken with $70B in volume for Bitcoin stocks, ETFs

MicroStrategy saw more trading volumes than the US spot Bitcoin ETFs combined as its shares tanked over 25% on Nov. 21.

Trading volumes for the “Bitcoin Industrial Complex” — the United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and stocks like MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) has hit a new record high — reaching 70 billion on Nov. 21 as Bitcoin rallied above $98,300.

It smashed the previous record of $55 billion set the day before when MSTR was the second most-traded stock in the US, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, citing data from Bloomberg Intelligence.

”BITSANITY,” Balchunas said of the eye-popping figures.

MSTR also accounted for the bulk of the day’s trading volume as its shares tanked over 25% from its highest point of $536.7 to $397.28 when the closing bell rang on Nov. 21.

Source: Eric Balchunas

The record was set as Bitcoin rallied 5% to notch a new all-time high of $98,311, CoinGecko data shows.

Bitcoin has slightly retraced to $98,075 but is less than 2% from breaching the $100,000 milestone.

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It comes as the US spot Bitcoin ETFs surpassed $100 billion worth of assets on Nov. 21.

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‘Volmageddon’ — Bitcoin ETFs, Coinbase, MicroStrategy trading vol hits $38B

The combined daily trading volume of shares in MicroStrategy, Coinbase and Bitcoin ETFs hit $38 billion as Bitcoin breached $89,000. 

Bitcoin’s 11% rally to $89,500 on Nov. 11 has pushed United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), MicroStrategy Inc (MSTR) and Coinbase Global Inc (COIN) to a record $38 billion in combined daily trading volume.

The record day far surpassed the previous high of around $25 million set in March amid Bitcoin (BTC) breaking through a long-held price peak, according to Bloomberg Intelligence data cited by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.

“Lifetime records being set all over the place,” Balchunas said. He noted that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) alone saw a record $4.5 billion in trading volume.

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Crypto greed index taps 7-month high as Bitcoin surges past $81K

Bitcoin rallied 6.15% on Nov. 10 to reach another new all-time high of $81,358.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, which measures market sentiment for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, hit its highest level of “greed” in nearly seven months on Nov. 10 as Bitcoin crossed $81,000.

The index notched a score of 78 out of 100 — in the “Extreme Greed” zone, the highest it’s been since April 12 — when Bitcoin was trading around $70,000 and the 2024 halving event was fast approaching.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index score. Source: Alternative.me

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Polymarket Volume Hits Record $917M in October—How Much Higher Could It Go?

Polymarket Volume Hits Record 7M in October—How Much Higher Could It Go?According to recent data, Polymarket’s October trading volume has already eclipsed September’s figures, with two weeks still remaining in the month. Impressively, the volume has hit a record high, approaching $1 billion in just over two weeks, ahead of the 2024 U.S. election. $917M and Growing: Analyzing Polymarket’s Record-Breaking October At the time of this […]

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Bitcoin Price Predictions for End of 2024 and the Forecasted Outlook for 2025

Bitcoin Price Predictions for End of 2024 and the Forecasted Outlook for 2025Over the past week, bitcoin has been bouncing between $59,019 and $63,794 per unit. While prices have slipped slightly—down 1.29% for October so far—there’s still plenty of optimism that ‘Uptober’ will live up to its reputation. After all, October has historically been a good month for bitcoin, with enthusiasts eagerly awaiting a potential rally as […]

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US Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Face Net Losses Amid Volatile Market

US Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Face Net Losses Amid Volatile MarketBased on the latest data, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the day with net losses, while spot ethereum ETFs also experienced a decline. $18.66M Flows Out of Bitcoin ETFs as Ethereum Funds Also Falter On Tuesday, the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs saw $18.66 million flow out, with a trading volume hitting $1.35 billion. […]

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Election Fever Pushes Polymarket to $533M in September, Setting New Records

Election Fever Pushes Polymarket to 3M in September, Setting New RecordsPolymarket hit new milestones in September, with trading volume climbing to $533.51 million, exceeding August’s $472 million. The blockchain-based predictions platform also saw a rise in active users, reaching 90,037, up 26,421 from the prior month. Polymarket Booms Ahead of U.S. Election: $533M in Volume, 90K Users in September With 33 days until the 2024 […]

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Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $242M While Ethereum Funds Follow With $48M in Losses

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed 2M While Ethereum Funds Follow With M in LossesOn Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $242.53 million exit, following a sharp drop in bitcoin’s value. Similarly, the nine spot ethereum ETFs experienced a loss of $48.52 million in the day’s trading. Fidelity and Grayscale Lead the Pack in Tuesday’s ETF Outflows After a series of positive inflows, the 12 U.S. spot […]

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Bitcoin Stumbles as ‘Uptober’ Kicks Off With a Slump

Bitcoin Stumbles as ‘Uptober’ Kicks Off With a SlumpBitcoin stumbled on Tuesday, casting a shadow over the much-anticipated ‘Uptober.’ Around 11 a.m. EDT, prices dipped to an intraday low of $61,801 on Bitstamp. Bitcoin Sinks, $289 Million in Longs Liquidated Across Crypto Markets Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin (BTC) slid 1.8%, and by 12:15 p.m. EDT, it hovered at $62,600 per unit, […]

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