Web3行业研究：MSCI宣布暂不剔除加密财库公司，CLARITY 法案审议在即

Investment Rating - The report indicates a neutral investment rating for the cryptocurrency industry, suggesting that the expected price movement over the next 3-6 months will be within -5% to 5% relative to the broader market [29] Core Insights - The cryptocurrency market has shown signs of recovery, with total market capitalization reaching $3.1 trillion, a 3.7% increase from the previous week. Bitcoin's closing price was $90,513, up 0.6%, while Ethereum's price was $3,083, down 1.3% [10][18] - The employment data from the U.S. showed a non-farm payroll increase of 50,000, below the expected 60,000, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which was also lower than the anticipated 4.5%. This has led traders to increase bets on the Federal Reserve pausing interest rate cuts [10][18] - The cryptocurrency fear and greed index is currently at 40, indicating a neutral sentiment that fluctuated throughout the week [13] - Global cryptocurrency trading volume increased by 52.9% week-over-week, ending a six-week decline, with Coinbase's spot trading volume rising by 62.8% [18][19] Summary by Sections Market Review - The total cryptocurrency market capitalization for the week was $3.11 trillion, reflecting a 3.7% increase. Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced price changes of +0.6% and -1.3%, respectively [10][15] - The employment data released indicated a slowdown in hiring, influencing market sentiment towards a potential pause in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [10] Global Policy and Industry News - The U.S. Senate will review the CLARITY Act on January 15, which may impact the regulatory landscape for digital assets [20] - Major developments include the launch of tokenized deposit services by Bank of New York Mellon and the introduction of the Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Index (NCI) [20][24] - Brazil's presidential candidate plans to include Bitcoin in the national reserves, reflecting a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in governmental financial strategies [22] Company News - MSCI has decided not to remove Bitcoin treasury company Strategy from its index but will not increase its stock count, affecting its index weight [25] - Walmart has launched Bitcoin and Ethereum transaction services through its OnePay app, allowing customers to use cryptocurrencies for retail purchases [26] - Applied Digital reported a 250% increase in quarterly revenue, driven by high-performance computing hosting services [26] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests monitoring the progress of the CLARITY Act and the potential impact on companies involved in cryptocurrency mining and trading platforms, particularly those with ties to AI data centers and significant power reserves [27]