SWIFT’s Plans Unveiled at HederaCon 2025

At HederaCon 2025, SWIFT unveiled plans to pilot large-scale digital asset testing in 2025, marking a significant milestone for blockchain adoption. The initiative builds on SWIFT’s prior experiments with digital assets and aims to explore real-world integration to streamline processes.

SWIFT, the largest financial messaging network in the world, connects over 11,000 banks globally, settling trillions of dollars in daily transactions. Its foray into digital asset pilots could transform global finance by bringing tokenized assets, micropayments, and real-time settlement into the mainstream of banking.

Alisa DiCaprio, SWIFT’s Director of Industry Engagement, spoke on the initiative during the event. “We’ve done extensive proofs of concept and live trials to identify friction points and pressure areas,” she explained. “Now, 2025 will bring a series of live trials to explore real-world integration.”

She also underscored SWIFT’s strategy for cutting costs and streamlining the process for financial institutions. “If we can find a way to integrate—perhaps through an aggregator or another solution—it would make the process more affordable and more accessible for the industry as a whole,” DiCaprio stated.

Additionally, talks between SWIFT and blockchain companies have been ongoing, with recent meetings sparking excitement for the trials to come. “We were in talks just last week,” DiCaprio shared at HederaCon 2025. “Some incredible developments are on the horizon.”

This project follows SWIFT’s previous experiments with digital assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT). The company has run several pilot schemes testing the viability of blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

In 2025, SWIFT’s live tests may be a watershed moment for banks and financial institutions globally, potentially leading to seamless integration of blockchain technology into the financial system.

HBAR Price Analysis Shows Potential for Breakout

Amid these announcements, daily charts for HBAR showed it testing an important support area before entering a period of consolidation. This accumulation period suggests that players are preparing for a potential breakout. In the last 20 days, liquidity has been gradually building above the current price range, indicating a likely near-term breakout.

On the H4 timeframe, the focus on liquidity building higher than current levels is evident. This accumulation is a strong signal of a response once the price enters these levels, with buyers anticipating a sharp move.

On the lower M5 chart, HBAR remains within a previously identified demand zone, suggesting a likely price recovery. This technical area has proven to be a vital support level, validating its significance in the current market structure.

As of press time, HBAR is priced at $0.1931. A break above the liquidity zone could lead to upward expansion, but failing to maintain support levels could result in further losses. Traders are closely monitoring price action for confirmations before making trades.

Moreover, the filing of the Hedera ETF on Nasdaq has increased prospects for an HBAR price rally in the near future.