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Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of&nbsp;Ripple Labs, reported on Sunday a significant shift in the company&#8217;s hiring and business deals since Donald Trump&#8217;s win in the November elections.
What Happened: Garlinghouse expressed his enthusiasm for the incoming administration&#8217;s potential impact on Ripple and the broader cryptocurrency market. 
He revealed that about 75% of open roles are now based in the U.S., contrasting with the last four years when the majority of the hires were from outside. Additionally, more U.S. deals were signed in the last six weeks of 2024 than in the six months before.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">2025 is here and the Trump bull market is real. For Ripple, this is even more personal after Gensler&#39;s SEC effectively froze our business opportunities here at home for years. The optimism is obvious and very deserved. Today: &#x2705;75% of Ripple's open roles are now US-based, while…
&mdash; Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/bgarlinghouse/status/1875939452226564177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Garlinghouse unequivocally credited the &#8220;Trump bull market&#8221; for the turnaround. He praised the incoming team, including Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary pick, David Sacks, the "White House AI &amp; Crypto Czar," and Paul Atkins, the SEC Chair nominee.
&#8220;Say what you want, but the "Trump effect" is already making crypto great again – through his campaign, and in the administration's day 1 priorities,&#8221; Garlinghouse said.
Why It Matters: Garlinghouse&#8217;s optimism comes after a challenging period for Ripple under SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
Ripple was locked in a nearly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40240559/xrp-outshines-bitcoin-ethereum-to-become-biggest-daily-gainer-after-judge-imposes-125m-pen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">four-year-long legal battle</a>&nbsp;with the SEC over the status of&nbsp;XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), a cryptocurrency at the center of the company&#8217;s operations.
Frustrated with the lack of clarity around regulations, the San Francisco-based company w<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/09/34531018/ripple-prefers-overseas-talent-shifts-80-of-hiring-due-to-regulatory-challenges">as once conducting 80%</a> of its hiring outside the U.S. at one point.
Garlinghouse <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42382407/ripple-ceo-brad-garlinghouse-admits-204m-crypto-super-political-action-committee-wouldnt-exist-if-gary-gensler-hadnt-been-the-sec-chair">admitted that the establishment</a> of Fairshake, a crypto-focused super PAC, was a direct response to Gensler&#8217;s stifling actions against the industry.
Price Action: Meanwhile, XRP was exchanging hands at $2.40, up 0.85% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries upgrades Amplitude (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPL#NASDAQ">AMPL</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $11 to $15.

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Niu Technologies ("NIU", or "the Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIU#NASDAQ">NIU</a>), the world's leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions, today provides its sales volume results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024.
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In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company sold 226,634 units, including e-motorcycles, e-mopeds, e-bicycles, kick-scooters and e-bikes. The number of units sold in China and in international markets were 182,333 and 44,301, respectively.
In China, we achieved remarkable success this quarter with a 65% year-over-year growth, driven by the successful launch of new models throughout 2024 and the fulfillment of Q3 backlog orders following the implementation of new battery and electric system safety standards in late October. The new models, meticulously tailored to cater to diverse consumer segments, accounted for over 70% of Q4 sales. Notably, models such as the N-Play, NX, NT, FX, and UMAX resonated strongly with the Gen Z riders, offering cutting-edge design and features that align with their dynamic lifestyles. Meanwhile, the U1e, MT, and OT models, combining style, functionality, and safety to elevate their riding experience, were tailored to target the female riders. This strategic focus on customer-centric innovation underscores our ability to anticipate market demands and capture emerging opportunities with precision.
Overseas, the micro-mobility segment delivered exceptional performance, achieving a 65% year-over-year growth in Q4 and a 57% increase for the full year. At EICMA in November, we marked our 10th anniversary by unveiling an exciting lineup of innovative products, including dirt bikes, electric motorcycles and advanced micro-mobility solutions. Over the past decade, NIU has steadily bolstered its global brand presence, earning widespread acclaim from riders, strategic partners and key opinion leaders worldwide.
For the full year of 2024, the Company sold 924,340 units. The number of units sold in China and in international markets were 759,094 and 165,246, respectively.

In Q4, Niu Tech Sold 226.6K Units Of E-Motorcycles, E-Mopeds, E-Bicycles, Kick-Scooters and E-Bikes Vs 137.5K YoY

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen&#8216;s strategy of relying heavily on short-term debt financing could create significant market turbulence as President-elect Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42777236/investors-dump-long-dated-treasury-etf-at-record-pace-ahead-of-trumps-white-house-return">prepares to take office</a>, according to financial experts and market data.
What Happened: Charles Gasparino, New York Post columnist, warned that Yellen&#8217;s approach of rolling over short-term debt instead of issuing longer-dated bonds has &#8220;masked the severity&#8221; of the federal deficit problem while potentially setting up a crisis for the incoming administration.
The Treasury Department under Yellen has shifted approximately 30% of government borrowing to short-term securities, up from 15% in 2023, according to analysis from Bear Traps Report. This strategy helped keep interest rates artificially low during Biden&#8217;s term but could backfire as these debts need refinancing at higher rates.
&#8220;Traders will demand much higher rates to issue long-term debt, which will blow out interest rates on credit cards, mortgages etc. That means recession or worse,&#8221; Gasparino wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Side note to my column; a few weeks ago I wrote about the other ticking time bomb&#8211;Yellen papering the deficit by rolling over short term debt <a href="https://t.co/YzR4LKRTgV">https://t.co/YzR4LKRTgV</a>. It&#39;s worth noting that the severity of the debt problem has been masked because Yellen didn&#39;t issue 10-year…
&mdash; Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) <a href="https://twitter.com/CGasparino/status/1875919713106038969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Market reactions are already visible. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) saw record outflows of $5.5 billion in December, while 30-year Treasury yields surged 40 basis points to 4.80%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42777236/investors-dump-long-dated-treasury-etf-at-record-pace-ahead-of-trumps-white-house-return">reaching their highest level</a> in over a year.
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Why It Matters: Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, said &#8220;Bond vigilantes are sending a loud warning message&#8221; about fiscal concerns under the incoming administration. The 10-year Treasury yield has jumped from 3.6% in September to 4.6% in late December, a 25% increase that could significantly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42720866/bond-vigilantes-send-loud-warning-message-as-treasuries-climb-to-may-highs-is-the-santa-rally-in-serious-doubt-heres-what-analysts-say">impact stock market performance</a>.
The situation presents an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42150805/trump-picks-hedge-fund-exec-scott-bessent-as-treasury-secretary-what-president-elects-choice-means-for-americas-economic-future">immediate challenge for Trump&#8217;s nominee</a> for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, who will need to address both the rolling short-term debt and a federal budget deficit that has contributed to $36 trillion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/01/42755472/102-trillion-global-debt-the-u-s-and-china-lead-the-charge-what-you-need-to-know">total government debt</a>.
&#8220;Your costs explode and buyers could balk,&#8221; Gasparino cautioned, highlighting the potential double threat of higher refinancing costs and reduced market appetite for U.S. debt securities.
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Renowned short-seller Jim Chanos is warning of potential overbuilding in the data center sector, drawing parallels to the 2000 fiber optic bubble, even as tech giants Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google announce massive expansion plans.
What Happened: In a recent exchange on X, Chanos challenged industry optimism about data center growth, particularly amid the artificial intelligence boom. &#8220;I can still hear the fiber optic cable guys saying demand was &#8216;infinite&#8217; in 2000, because internet traffic was doubling every quarter (it wasn&#8217;t),&#8221; wrote Chanos, referencing his experience teaching about the WorldCom case.
The warning comes as Microsoft <a href="https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2025/01/03/the-golden-opportunity-for-american-ai/">plans</a> to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025, with over half allocated to U.S. projects. 
Amazon is simultaneously developing its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42158933/amazons-ai-chip-strategy-targets-nvidias-dominance-in-data-centers">Trainium 2 AI chip to compete</a> with Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in the $100 billion AI chip market, while Google has committed to significant data center investments globally, including an $850 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40646776/google-to-invest-over-850m-in-second-latin-american-data-center-amid-global-expansion-efforts">facility in Uruguay</a>.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I can still hear the fiber optic cable guys saying demand was "infinite" in 2000, because internet traffic was doubling every quarter(it wasn't). <a href="https://t.co/LcsZ6apfw7">https://t.co/LcsZ6apfw7</a>
&mdash; James Chanos (@RealJimChanos) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJimChanos/status/1875740389904380163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; James Chanos (@RealJimChanos) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJimChanos/status/1875956499090112992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Chanos, who gained prominence for predicting Enron&#8217;s collapse and recently announced the closure of his hedge funds, noted that while industry experts cite various constraints on data center development, &#8220;the spending keeps increasing.&#8221; 
He referenced research showing that historical internet usage doubled annually rather than quarterly, suggesting a potential disconnect between infrastructure buildout and actual demand growth.
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Why It Matters: Brad Johnson, a market observer, acknowledged potential overspending in the current cycle but pointed to unique constraints in data center development, including power availability and connectivity requirements. However, Chanos remained skeptical, emphasizing that despite these supposed limitations, capital expenditure continues to rise.
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&mdash; James Chanos (@RealJimChanos) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJimChanos/status/1875981916685627406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Oculis Announces Positive OCS-05 Phase 2 ACUITY Trial in Acute Optic Neuritis, Met Primary Safety Endpoint and Key Secondary Efficacy Endpoints Opening Development Pathways as a Potential First-in-Class Neuroprotective Therapy
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<li>Planning next steps for OCS-05 as a potential first-in-class neuroprotective therapy for acute optic neuritis, while evaluating potential expansion into neurodegenerative diseases in ophthalmology and neurology</li>
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Steve Diggle, a former hedge fund manager renowned for amassing billions during the 2008 financial crisis, is making a comeback in the trading world. 
What Happened: Diggle&#8217;s family office, Vulpes Investment Management, is aiming to raise up to $250 million from investors in the first quarter of 2025. These funds will be allocated to a hedge fund and managed accounts designed to exploit market volatility, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-06/trader-who-made-billions-in-2008-returns-to-bet-on-market-swings">reported</a> on Monday.
Diggle, whose firm generated $3 billion between 2007 and 2008, is employing artificial intelligence to pinpoint companies in the Asia-Pacific region that are at high risk of financial instability. This tactic is part of a larger strategy to benefit from both market downturns and stable periods through strategic stock investments. Diggle&#8217;s return to volatility trading marks his most significant move since shutting down his previous firm, Artradis Fund Management Pte, in 2011.
"The number of fault lines out there today are greater, and the chances of something going wrong are significantly greater, but risk prices have come down," Diggle said.
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The new fund will concentrate on potential market disruptions, including stretched U.S. stock valuations and geopolitical tensions. Diggle&#8217;s team includes seasoned professionals like&nbsp;Robert Evans, who will act as the main portfolio manager. Although Diggle will not be involved in daily trading, he will provide guidance on risk management strategies for the fund.
Why It Matters: The timing of Diggle&#8217;s return to the trading arena coincides with a period of heightened market volatility and potential corrections. Recent reports indicate that U.S. stocks might be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42612056/us-stocks-likely-heading-for-correction-amid-recent-volatility-analyst-says-but-there-are-still-a-couple-of-years-left">approaching a correction</a> due to recent fluctuations. According to experts, the stock market is showing signs of a potential correction, following a rebound after a significant selloff. The S&amp;P 500 is just 3.6% shy of its all-time high, despite a nearly 3% drop after the Federal Reserve updated its inflation and interest rate outlook for 2025.
Additionally, market expert Jay Woods has warned of a possible 10% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42700098/us-markets-likely-headed-for-10-correction-says-jay-woods-trumps-tariff-plans-musk-co-led-doge-could-be-partially-to-blame">correction in the equity markets</a>, pointing to factors like the growing divergence from &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; stocks and President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff plans. These developments underscore the potential for significant market shifts, making Diggle&#8217;s strategic return particularly noteworthy.
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Chinese EV startup XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and German automaker Volkswagen AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>) are looking to jointly build a super-fast charging network in China, the companies said on Sunday.
What Happened: XPeng Inc. and Volkswagen have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a super-fast charging network aimed at expanding charging infrastructure to customers of both companies&#8217; EVs. The over 20,000 charging piles operated by the two companies across 420 cities in China will now be accessible to both players going forward,
&#8220;Combining the technological advantages in high-power liquid-cooled super-fast charging as well as the broad and complementary coverage of both parties in China, customers of both parties will have the opportunity to enjoy the superior fast charging experience across China,&#8221; XPeng said in a statement.
There is also a possibility of building co-branded charging stations in the country, it said.
Why It Matters: XPeng and Volkswagen entered into a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39875598/xpeng-and-volkswagen-partner-for-new-project-house-focused-on-ev-architecture">partnership in 2023</a> with the German carmaker picking up a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42758540/us-listed-chinese-ev-startups-clock-delivery-growth-in-december-li-auto-tops-the-chart-mona-m03-spurs-xpeng-nios-onvo-breaches-10000-monthly-delivery-milestone">4.99% stake in the Chinese EV startup</a>. They then said that they plan to jointly launch two Volkswagen-branded EV models by 2026 based on a platform from XPeng.
In November, XPeng also revealed its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41769517/chinese-ev-maker-xpeng-reveals-extended-range-hybrid-tech-aimed-at-foreign-markets">extended-range hybrid technology</a> aimed at regions around the globe where charging infrastructure is weak.
The system, called Kunpeng Super Electric System, will enable a car to drive over 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) with the help of both a battery and a combustion engine, allowing drivers to charge merely a few times a week, XPeng founder&nbsp;He Xiaopeng&nbsp;said at the company's AI Day event in Guangzhou.
XPeng did not reveal which vehicles the technology will be deployed into or when.
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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) might have rejected the proposal to assess Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) investment, but its second-largest shareholder, BlackRock, is second to none in terms of optimism for the apex cryptocurrency.
What happened: Microsoft, worth more than $3 trillion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42421374/microsoft-shareholders-reject-proposal-to-explore-bitcoin-investment">voted down a proposal</a> to consider adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet after the board expressed worries about the asset&#8217;s volatility.
The rejection came despite a case by MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42299317/michael-saylor-says-microsoft-could-add-4-trillion-in-valuation-by-investing-in-bitcoin">how the plan could increase Microsoft&#8217;s market capitalization</a> in the near term.
Interestingly, Microsoft's decision to give Bitcoin a miss contrasted sharply with how one of its biggest institutional investors viewed the cryptocurrency.
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Why It Matters: BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, holds 561.48 million shares of Microsoft, according to the company's latest 13F filing, accounting for 7.55% of the total shares outstanding. This makes BlackRock the second-biggest investor in Microsoft.
The firm, known for its bullish bets on Bitcoin, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42463001/blackrock-advocates-for-2-bitcoin-allocation-in-multi-asset-portfolios">advocated allocating 1% to 2% of a portfolio</a> to the apex cryptocurrency to have a safe-risk profile.
Moreover, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41323418/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says-bitcoin-other-cryptos-have-bright-future-regardless-of-wheth">deemed Bitcoin a unique asset class</a>, comparing it to safe-haven assets like gold and predicting an expansion in its investment appeal.
BlackRock also launched its Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund last year, called iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42737368/blackrocks-bitcoin-fund-breaks-records-with-historic-etf-launchwill-it-surpass-the-worlds-biggest-gold-etf-in-january">became the most successful ETF debut in history</a>.
As of this writing, IBIT is the world's largest Bitcoin-based fund, with more than $53 billion in assets under management, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42737368/blackrocks-bitcoin-fund-breaks-records-with-historic-etf-launchwill-it-surpass-the-worlds-biggest-gold-etf-in-january">according </a>to TradingView.
That said, in one of its explainer videos, BlackRock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42609778/blackrocks-bitcoin-explainer-casts-aspersions-on-apex-cryptos-supply-capobservers">created a flutter</a> by disputing Bitcoin&#8217;s 21 million supply limit narrative, triggering concerns that the asset manager was trying to &#8220;hijack&#8221; Bitcoin for its benefits.
It's still early to say whether ignoring Bitcoin was a costly miss or a prudent investment decision. However, cryptocurrency enthusiasts will be hoping the day comes soon when tech giants like Microsoft treat Bitcoin as a viable long-term investment option.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $99,332.06, up 1.03% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
Shares of Microsoft closed 1.14% higher at $423.35 during Friday's regular trading session.
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ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood drew attention to Elon Musk-led SpaceX&#8216;s latest operational metrics on Sunday, highlighting the company&#8217;s progress in reducing satellite internet costs through its Starlink program.
What Happened: Wood, popular for leading ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) commented as SpaceX prepares to launch 10 model Starlink satellites on its upcoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801847/spacex-to-deploy-model-starlink-satellites-on-upcoming-starship-flight-test">Starship test flight</a>, scheduled for Jan. 10. The launch marks the first time Starship will carry a payload after six previous test flights.
ARK&#8217;s Director of Research for Autonomous Technology, Sam Korus, provided context by comparing SpaceX&#8217;s costs to traditional satellite providers. Viasat Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) &#8220;Viasat 3 was $650,000 per Gbps,&#8221; Korus noted on X, formerly Twitter. 
His analysis suggests Starlink&#8217;s cost per subscriber could drop to approximately $5 when accounting for launch and satellite expenses.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">SpaceX released some provocative metrics last week. Looking forward to more analytical perspective based on Wright's Law from <a href="https://twitter.com/skorusARK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@skorusARK</a>. <a href="https://t.co/DCVZoawoBE">https://t.co/DCVZoawoBE</a>
&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1875587787690537103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Sam Korus (@skorusARK) <a href="https://twitter.com/skorusARK/status/1875203140188074305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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This cost reduction aligns with Wright&#8217;s Law, which predicts decreasing production costs as manufacturing experience increases. The trend is particularly significant given SpaceX&#8217;s planned transition to using Starship for satellite deployment, potentially further reducing launch costs.
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Why It Matters: SpaceX&#8217;s advancement in satellite technology comes as the company maintains its position as the largest holding in ARK&#8217;s Venture Fund, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42180383/want-to-invest-in-spacex-and-xai-cathie-woods-ark-venture-fund-brings-musks-private-companies-to-your-portfolio">representing 12.7% of the portfolio</a>. The fund offers retail investors rare access to private space technology investments.
The upcoming Starship test flight aims to demonstrate both payload deployment capabilities and booster recovery at the launch pad in Starbase, Texas. This development is crucial for NASA&#8217;s lunar missions and CEO Musk&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801847/spacex-to-deploy-model-starlink-satellites-on-upcoming-starship-flight-test">broader vision of Mars colonization</a>.
SpaceX&#8217;s latest reported private <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42180383/want-to-invest-in-spacex-and-xai-cathie-woods-ark-venture-fund-brings-musks-private-companies-to-your-portfolio">market valuation exceeds $250 billion</a>, with shares reportedly trading at $135 in recent tender offers, underscoring investor confidence in the company&#8217;s satellite internet strategy and broader space transportation goals.
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