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As 2024 comes to a close, the cryptocurrency world has experienced a year full of milestones. Bitcoin surged past $100,000, Ethereum saw its ETF launch, and stablecoins further solidified their role in global finance. In addition to this Donal Trump-sized U.S. presidential victory and SEC’s chair Gary Gensler to resign soon.
As we are very close to stepping into 2025, the crypto world is set for even more changes. Here are seven things to expect next year.
1) Countries Will Establish Bitcoin Reserves
One of the boldest predictions is that a major G7 or BRICS nation will create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). Inspired by ideas from previous U.S. political campaigns, this could see countries diversifying their reserves to include Bitcoin. Such a move would elevate Bitcoin’s role on the global stage and reshape international financial strategies.
2) Stablecoins Will Double in Value
Stablecoins, which offer stability and easy cross-border transactions, are expected to continue their growth in 2025. With an expected market cap exceeding $400 billion, the introduction of stablecoin-specific regulations in the U.S. will likely accelerate their adoption, strengthening the U.S. dollar’s global dominance even further.
3) Bitcoin Will Be Used For DeFi
Bitcoin is no longer just for holding its value. Thanks to new Layer 2 networks like Stacks, Bitcoin will be used more in decentralized finance (DeFi). Platforms like Stacks and CoreDAO are making Bitcoin more usable for DeFi activities like lending and staking.
By 2025, these L2 solutions could greatly expand Bitcoin’s role in decentralized finance.
4) More Crypto ETFs Will Appear
After the success of Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, 2025 will see even more crypto ETFs. Ethereum ETFs might allow people to earn rewards by staking Ethereum. We may also see ETFs for other big cryptocurrencies like Solana, XRP, and Cardano, which will give investors more ways to invest in crypto.
5) Corporate To Add Bitcoin to Their Balance Sheets
In 2025, some of the world’s biggest companies, like Apple or Amazon, might add Bitcoin to their balance sheet. New accounting rules will make it easier for companies to report their Bitcoin holdings, encouraging them to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets as a way to protect their money.
6) Crypto Market Cap Will Surpass $8 Trillion
The total cryptocurrency market cap, which reached $3.8 trillion in 2024, is expected to hit $8 trillion by 2025. More people will start using blockchain technology, and new apps and services will be built on crypto. This will keep pushing the market higher.
7) U.S. Will Lead Crypto Leader Again
With a new, pro-crypto leadership taking over the SEC, the U.S. will likely return as a global crypto powerhouse. Regulatory clarity and improved access to banking infrastructure will create an environment where U.S.-based crypto startups can flourish. This will make the U.S. a key player in the global crypto market.
