HTX DeepThink: Rotation Signals Emerging—Crypto Credit and InfoFi Poised as New Market Focal Points

SINGAPORE, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As May draws to a close, the crypto market continues its upward momentum, fueled by a renewed wave of macro liquidity. Bitcoin demonstrates resilience, with improved on-chain capital structure and a steady rise in risk appetite. High-beta assets and quality altcoins are drawing increasing attention, signaling an emerging rotation trend. This week, Chloe (@ChloeTalk1) from HTX Research explores the evolving potential and structural value of crypto credit and InfoFi as key sectors in this next phase.

As of May 21, 2025, the Federal Reserve's net liquidity has rebounded to 6,022.869, recovering strongly from its early-May low. Although it has not yet reached the key range of 6,100–6,200, this trend signals an initial return of liquidity, providing macro-level support for the crypto market.

Despite last week's long-bond auctions disappointing on both sides of the Pacific—with the U.S. 20-year yield pushed above 5 %, and Japan's long-end rates setting 25-year highs—stoking global liquidity-squeeze fears, the impact is somewhat mitigated. The U.S. Treasury is primarily absorbing cash mainly via 3- to 6-month T-Bills, which tends to drain money-market funds rather than risk assets. Furthermore, the Fed retains the ability to pause quantitative tightening (QT) or open its repo facilities at will, capping potential spillover effects.

Bitcoin has held firm. Spot ETFs continue to post modest daily inflows, over 70 % of Bitcoin supply has remained dormant for six months or more, exchange balances are falling, and Asian/Middle-East buyers continue to buy dips. Even if net Treasury issuance jumps to roughly $1.25 trillion in Q3, short-dated supply and repo backstops dilute the drag on high-beta assets, while ETF passive holdings and "hard hands" diffuse selling pressure; a weaker-dollar narrative adds further support.

On-chain data shows that public chains like Solana and Base are seeing sustained increases in activity, with capital gradually shifting from BTC-dominated safe-haven assets to high-beta altcoins. BTC Dominance remains elevated and has not yet experienced a significant pullback, but if it drops below 52% in the coming sessions, coupled with further liquidity expansion, a new altcoin season could kick off.

Wall Street Doubles Down on Crypto Credit: Maple Becomes the Institutional Capital Gateway

Cantor Fitzgerald has launched a Bitcoin-collateralized credit program with a total size of $2 billion, signaling Wall Street's formal and large-scale entry into the crypto credit market. Initial recipients of this facility include crypto broker FalconX and the decentralized lending protocol Maple Finance. FalconX has already drawn over $100 million under this framework, and Maple Finance has completed its first loan issuance through the program.

The $SYRUP token, associated with Maple Finance, is available on HTX through spot trading, perpetual futures, and earn products. Since its spot listing, $SYRUP has surged by 110%, with strong performance also seen in derivatives—underscoring growing market recognition and investor confidence in the project. Maple's newly launched syrupUSDC/USDT perpetual institutional credit pool offers 8–12% annual yields with high collateral transparency, rapidly attracting large volumes of idle institutional stablecoins. This month, the TVL surged from $800 million to $1.3 billion—markets are "voting with their feet," fully validating the appeal and growth potential of the SYRUP model.

InfoFi Rising Star: $COOKIE Poised to Trigger the Next Revaluation Cycle

Based on current on-chain trends and macro liquidity data, $COOKIE is expected to be on the verge of explosive growth within the InfoFi sector. Compared to similarly positioned projects like Kaito, CookieDotFun's current market cap is just one-fifth. Once the Cookie leaderboard, ad slot bidding, and other InfoFi monetization mechanisms go live, $COOKIE' valuation ceiling could be lifted.

HTX has launched COOKIE/USDT perpetual futures, while KAITO—previously featured in the HTX DeepThink column—has also been listed on HTX, with a remarkable 138% gain over the past 30 days.

*The above content is not an investment advice and does not constitute any offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product.

HTX DeepThink is a flagship market insights column created by HTX, dedicated to exploring global macro trends, key economic indicators, and major developments across the crypto industry. In a world where volatility is the norm, HTX DeepThink aims to help readers "Find Order in Chaos."

HTX Research is the dedicated research arm of HTX Group, responsible for conducting in-depth analyses, producing comprehensive reports, and delivering expert evaluations across a broad spectrum of topics, including cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging market trends.

SINGAPORE, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As May draws to a close, the crypto market continues its upward momentum, fueled by a renewed wave of macro liquidity. Bitcoin demonstrates resilience, with improved on-chain capital structure and a steady rise in risk appetite. High-beta assets and quality altcoins are drawing increasing attention, signaling an emerging rotation trend. This week, Chloe (@ChloeTalk1) from HTX Research explores the evolving potential and structural value of crypto credit and InfoFi as key sectors in this next phase.

As of May 21, 2025, the Federal Reserve's net liquidity has rebounded to 6,022.869, recovering strongly from its early-May low. Although it has not yet reached the key range of 6,100–6,200, this trend signals an initial return of liquidity, providing macro-level support for the crypto market.

Despite last week's long-bond auctions disappointing on both sides of the Pacific—with the U.S. 20-year yield pushed above 5 %, and Japan's long-end rates setting 25-year highs—stoking global liquidity-squeeze fears, the impact is somewhat mitigated. The U.S. Treasury is primarily absorbing cash mainly via 3- to 6-month T-Bills, which tends to drain money-market funds rather than risk assets. Furthermore, the Fed retains the ability to pause quantitative tightening (QT) or open its repo facilities at will, capping potential spillover effects.

Bitcoin has held firm. Spot ETFs continue to post modest daily inflows, over 70 % of Bitcoin supply has remained dormant for six months or more, exchange balances are falling, and Asian/Middle-East buyers continue to buy dips. Even if net Treasury issuance jumps to roughly $1.25 trillion in Q3, short-dated supply and repo backstops dilute the drag on high-beta assets, while ETF passive holdings and "hard hands" diffuse selling pressure; a weaker-dollar narrative adds further support.

On-chain data shows that public chains like Solana and Base are seeing sustained increases in activity, with capital gradually shifting from BTC-dominated safe-haven assets to high-beta altcoins. BTC Dominance remains elevated and has not yet experienced a significant pullback, but if it drops below 52% in the coming sessions, coupled with further liquidity expansion, a new altcoin season could kick off.

Wall Street Doubles Down on Crypto Credit: Maple Becomes the Institutional Capital Gateway

Cantor Fitzgerald has launched a Bitcoin-collateralized credit program with a total size of $2 billion, signaling Wall Street's formal and large-scale entry into the crypto credit market. Initial recipients of this facility include crypto broker FalconX and the decentralized lending protocol Maple Finance. FalconX has already drawn over $100 million under this framework, and Maple Finance has completed its first loan issuance through the program.

The $SYRUP token, associated with Maple Finance, is available on HTX through spot trading, perpetual futures, and earn products. Since its spot listing, $SYRUP has surged by 110%, with strong performance also seen in derivatives—underscoring growing market recognition and investor confidence in the project. Maple's newly launched syrupUSDC/USDT perpetual institutional credit pool offers 8–12% annual yields with high collateral transparency, rapidly attracting large volumes of idle institutional stablecoins. This month, the TVL surged from $800 million to $1.3 billion—markets are "voting with their feet," fully validating the appeal and growth potential of the SYRUP model.

InfoFi Rising Star: $COOKIE Poised to Trigger the Next Revaluation Cycle

Based on current on-chain trends and macro liquidity data, $COOKIE is expected to be on the verge of explosive growth within the InfoFi sector. Compared to similarly positioned projects like Kaito, CookieDotFun's current market cap is just one-fifth. Once the Cookie leaderboard, ad slot bidding, and other InfoFi monetization mechanisms go live, $COOKIE' valuation ceiling could be lifted.

HTX has launched COOKIE/USDT perpetual futures, while KAITO—previously featured in the HTX DeepThink column—has also been listed on HTX, with a remarkable 138% gain over the past 30 days.

*The above content is not an investment advice and does not constitute any offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product.

HTX DeepThink is a flagship market insights column created by HTX, dedicated to exploring global macro trends, key economic indicators, and major developments across the crypto industry. In a world where volatility is the norm, HTX DeepThink aims to help readers "Find Order in Chaos."

HTX Research is the dedicated research arm of HTX Group, responsible for conducting in-depth analyses, producing comprehensive reports, and delivering expert evaluations across a broad spectrum of topics, including cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging market trends.

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

HTX DeepThink: Rotation Signals Emerging—Crypto Credit and InfoFi Poised as New Market Focal Points

The next generation is built for movement, momentum, and everything that comes next.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cole Haan introduces GrandPrø Tennis 2.0, the evolution of the court sneaker that launched the brand into the sneakers category a decade ago. Featuring the new FeatherFeel Cushioning Platform™, GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 remains light in form and feeling, designed for the pace of modern life.

When Cole Haan launched the original GrandPrø Tennis in 2016, it reimagined the classic leather court sneaker with a radically lightweight build—reducing bulk while maximizing flexibility, rebound and all-day comfort. Paving the way for what has become the brand's fastest-growing category, GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 carries forward that pared-back design approach: keeping everything you need and nothing you don't.

"GrandPrø Tennis was a breakthrough for us 10 years ago. It proved that a classic court sneaker could be unbelievably light and comfortable without losing its style or substance," said Scott Patt, Chief Creative Officer at Cole Haan. "With GrandPrø Tennis 2.0, we've taken that idea even further. It's more streamlined and engineered to feel unthinkably light and incredibly easy to wear."

At the center of the update is the FeatherFeel Cushioning Platform™, Cole Haan's newest and lightest cushioning platform to date. By rebalancing foam density, refining construction and strategically removing unnecessary elements, the 360˚ design provides a lighter, energetic feel underfoot while providing the durability and dependable traction of a full rubber outsole.

"GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 was shaped by what we've heard from our customers over the years—they want comfort and style without compromise," said Krissie Millan, Chief Marketing Officer at Cole Haan. "GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 delivers on that. As we head into a new year, that's exactly what this sneaker is designed to do: keep up and feel easy, so you're ready for whatever comes next."

To mark the 10-year milestone, the first drop of GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 debuts in classic white leather with green heel-tab detailing and limited-edition anniversary branding, followed by additional colorways in ivory, gold, and black. The global launch campaign "Feel Lighter Than Ever" highlights the sneaker's refined construction and everyday versatility. 

More than an update, GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 signals Cole Haan's continued momentum in the sneaker marketplace. Sneakers now represent over 35% of the brand's global footwear sales with growth across casual, performance and emerging lifestyle categories, and planned expansion in 2026. 

GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 assortment retails from $150-$170 USD and will be available globally beginning December 31, exclusively at colehaan.com and select Cole Haan stores, with expanded distribution to retail partners in February. Additional colorways will drop in March 2026.

Discover the new GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 at colehaan.com and at select Cole Haan stores worldwide. Visit colehaan.com/stores to find a location near you.

ABOUT COLE HAAN
Cole Haan is a global American lifestyle brand available in more than 100 countries, serving always-connected, active professionals with innovative footwear and lifestyle accessories. With a nearly 100-year heritage, Cole Haan infuses its products with time-honored craftsmanship and modern innovation—creating styles designed for work, workout, and weekend. The brand's mission is to inspire customers to live extraordinary lives. To learn more, visit colehaan.com. Follow along @colehaan.

PRESS CONTACTS:

Cole Haan
press@colehaan.com

Jennifer Bett Communications
colehaan@jbc-pr.com

 

 

 

 

 

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The next generation is built for movement, momentum, and everything that comes next.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cole Haan introduces GrandPrø Tennis 2.0, the evolution of the court sneaker that launched the brand into the sneakers category a decade ago. Featuring the new FeatherFeel Cushioning Platform™, GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 remains light in form and feeling, designed for the pace of modern life.

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When Cole Haan launched the original GrandPrø Tennis in 2016, it reimagined the classic leather court sneaker with a radically lightweight build—reducing bulk while maximizing flexibility, rebound and all-day comfort. Paving the way for what has become the brand's fastest-growing category, GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 carries forward that pared-back design approach: keeping everything you need and nothing you don't.

"GrandPrø Tennis was a breakthrough for us 10 years ago. It proved that a classic court sneaker could be unbelievably light and comfortable without losing its style or substance," said Scott Patt, Chief Creative Officer at Cole Haan. "With GrandPrø Tennis 2.0, we've taken that idea even further. It's more streamlined and engineered to feel unthinkably light and incredibly easy to wear."

At the center of the update is the FeatherFeel Cushioning Platform™, Cole Haan's newest and lightest cushioning platform to date. By rebalancing foam density, refining construction and strategically removing unnecessary elements, the 360˚ design provides a lighter, energetic feel underfoot while providing the durability and dependable traction of a full rubber outsole.

"GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 was shaped by what we've heard from our customers over the years—they want comfort and style without compromise," said Krissie Millan, Chief Marketing Officer at Cole Haan. "GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 delivers on that. As we head into a new year, that's exactly what this sneaker is designed to do: keep up and feel easy, so you're ready for whatever comes next."

To mark the 10-year milestone, the first drop of GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 debuts in classic white leather with green heel-tab detailing and limited-edition anniversary branding, followed by additional colorways in ivory, gold, and black. The global launch campaign "Feel Lighter Than Ever" highlights the sneaker's refined construction and everyday versatility. 

More than an update, GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 signals Cole Haan's continued momentum in the sneaker marketplace. Sneakers now represent over 35% of the brand's global footwear sales with growth across casual, performance and emerging lifestyle categories, and planned expansion in 2026. 

GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 assortment retails from $150-$170 USD and will be available globally beginning December 31, exclusively at colehaan.com and select Cole Haan stores, with expanded distribution to retail partners in February. Additional colorways will drop in March 2026.

Discover the new GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 at colehaan.com and at select Cole Haan stores worldwide. Visit colehaan.com/stores to find a location near you.

ABOUT COLE HAAN
Cole Haan is a global American lifestyle brand available in more than 100 countries, serving always-connected, active professionals with innovative footwear and lifestyle accessories. With a nearly 100-year heritage, Cole Haan infuses its products with time-honored craftsmanship and modern innovation—creating styles designed for work, workout, and weekend. The brand's mission is to inspire customers to live extraordinary lives. To learn more, visit colehaan.com. Follow along @colehaan.

PRESS CONTACTS:

Cole Haan
press@colehaan.com

Jennifer Bett Communications
colehaan@jbc-pr.com

 

 

 

 

 

Video - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2853041/GP_Tennis_2_0_Video.mp4

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

COLE HAAN UNVEILS GRANDPRØ TENNIS 2.0: A NEW ERA OF LIGHTNESS INNOVATION

COLE HAAN UNVEILS GRANDPRØ TENNIS 2.0: A NEW ERA OF LIGHTNESS INNOVATION

COLE HAAN UNVEILS GRANDPRØ TENNIS 2.0: A NEW ERA OF LIGHTNESS INNOVATION

COLE HAAN UNVEILS GRANDPRØ TENNIS 2.0: A NEW ERA OF LIGHTNESS INNOVATION