Stablecoins Go Mainstream, ETF Flows Shift to XRP & Solana, Citi Sees $143K Bitcoin

Welcome to our exciting weekly recap in the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies! On Monday, December 15th, 2025, at 9:00:05 AM EST (3:00:05 PM CET), we will analyze the prices of the top 10 cryptocurrencies according to Coin Market Cap and anticipate how the market could evolve throughout the week. On Friday, December 19th, 2025, at 6:00:02 PM EST (12:00:02 PM CET), we will compare these prices with the closing values to identify market trends and fluctuations.

Fecha: 15 de diciembre al 19 de diciembre

CRYPTO

INICIAL

% CAMBIO

FINAL

BTC

$89,498.13

-1.7%

$87,974.34

ETH

$3,139.44

-5.08%

$2,979.93

BNB

$887.38

-4.33%

$848.92

XRP

$2.97

-36.36%

$1.89

SOL

$132.28

-5.28%

$125.30

DOGE

$0.14

-4.09%

$0.13

ADA

$0.40

-7.28%

$0.37

AVAX

$13.19

-7.13%

$12.25

TON

$1.58

-6.8%

$1.47

Visa Goes All-In on Stablecoins

Visa has launched a global Stablecoins Advisory Practice to help banks, merchants and fintechs design and deploy stablecoin-based payment solutions, signaling that onchain dollars are now a core part of global payments. The move builds on years of quiet infrastructure work, including 130+ stablecoin-linked card programs across 40+ countries and billions in annualized USDC settlement volume, as stablecoins shift from experiment to mainstream payment rail.

RedotPay Raises $107M to Scale Stablecoin Payments

RedotPay raised $107 million in a Series B to expand its stablecoin payments platform. The company reports $10B+ in annualized payment volume, 6 million users, and profitable operations, with the new funding aimed at scaling infrastructure, compliance, and global partnerships.

India Approves Coinbase Investment in CoinDCX

India’s antitrust regulator has approved Coinbase’s acquisition of a minority stake in CoinDCX, clearing a key regulatory hurdle as Coinbase expands its presence in India and the Middle East. While the investment size wasn’t disclosed, CoinDCX previously said the deal valued the exchange at $2.45 billion, strengthening Coinbase’s long-term strategy in one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets.

XRP and Solana Lead the ETF Shift in 2025

In 2025, XRP and Solana ETFs attracted over $1 billion in net inflows, while Bitcoin and Ethereum saw heavy outflows. Regulatory clarity is boosting XRP, while Solana’s scalability and DeFi ecosystem are drawing institutional capital, positioning both as leading ETF beneficiaries heading into 2026.

Bitcoin Could Reach $143,000 Next Year, Citi Says

Citi forecasts that Bitcoin could climb to $143,000 over the next 12 months, driven by continued ETF adoption and a more supportive U.S. regulatory environment. The bank sees upside potential above $189,000 in a bullish scenario, while a weaker macro backdrop could push prices down toward $78,500.

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