As 2025 begins, the financial markets are witnessing a surge in speculative investments, highlighted by the influence of meme-stock influencer Keith Gill, known as 'Roaring Kitty,' and the rise of a cryptocurrency dubbed 'fartcoin.' Unity Software's stock experienced a significant spike after Gill posted a gif referencing the company, leading to a 15% increase in its stock price during the year's first trading session. Concurrently, 'fartcoin' has seen a remarkable rally, increasing by 45% to reach a market capitalization of $1.34 billion. Other meme cryptocurrencies like 'GmeStop,' 'brett,' and 'dogwifhat' also recorded gains, while Bitcoin approached the $100,000 mark, trading at around $97,353. Despite these gains in speculative assets, the broader market continued its downward trend amid uncertainties regarding monetary policy and White House plans.