This week’s crypto news revealed Bitcoin’s potential for a significant jump towards $200,000 in 2025. While some analysts see a conservative target of $120-$130K, Stockmoney Lizards predicts the price may climb even higher, driven by a key bullish indicator that hasn’t been observed since 2024. Meanwhile, the SEC is taking steps towards dropping its lawsuit against Binance, potentially impacting U.S. crypto regulation. Circle aims for a $6.7 billion valuation with its NYSE IPO launch, FTX initiates another round of payments to creditors, and SEC staff clarifies that most staking on proof-of-stake blockchains isn’t considered a security. Find out more about these developments in our weekly recap.