... incorporated into investment strategies. How Veterans Day Affects the U.S. Stock Market On Veterans Day, the U.S. stock market continues to operate, but the closure of banks and financial institutions leads to decreased trading activity. Many large institutional investors—funds, banks, corporations—suspend operations, which reduces trade volume. As a result, market liquidity diminishes and volatility increases. This lack of liquidity is particularly felt in stock and bond trading venues and can also impact ...

... step towards mass adoption of Web3. By 2025, significant institutional investments entered the market: for example, the Canadian company SOL Strategies raised $500 million for purchasing and staking SOL tokens, reflecting "substantial trust from institutional investors in Solana's long-term potential"​, according to representatives. The capital was provided by the American investment firm ATW Partners, and staking revenues will be shared among investors​. Additionally, another public company, Upexi,...

... previous night. The flagship digital asset remains the main benchmark for the entire market: the growth in its value is supported by a combination of factors. Since the beginning of the year, BTC has gained about 35% in value, driven by a strong influx of institutional investments, investors seeking safe havens amid inflation risks, and favorable macroeconomic conditions with moderate global inflation. An additional driver is the anticipation of the launch of the first Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S.: several Wall Street financial ...

... cross-chain, AI, etc.), enhancing their chances of success. Regulatory environment: A consistent movement toward legalization and implementation of digital assets creates favorable conditions for funds willing to operate within the law. Risk management: Institutional investors increasingly demand audited smart contracts and transparent tokenomics, raising quality standards in the market. Technical Component and Market Trends Layer2 Solutions: Accelerate transactions, reduce fees, and enhance access to DeFi products....

... stablecoin holders to avoid cashing out to fiat and seek earning opportunities within the crypto ecosystem, maintaining demand for the coin. Retail and Institutional Adoption. Finally, it is worth noting the growing acknowledgment of stablecoins by institutional investors and even some government entities. In 2024, there were instances of investment funds announcing the storage of a portion of their liquidity in stablecoins for operational investing speed. Retail investors, having learned from the volatility ...