Odaily Planet Daily News: Cryptocurrency was once a fringe issue in the eyes of investors, a topic of concern for Washington policymakers, and a subject of ridicule among Wall Street elites. However, in 2024, this situation has changed; since the beginning of the year, investors holding Bitcoin have seen a 126% increase in returns, and Bitcoin soared to over $100,000 following Trump's election. According to Coinmarketcap, the market value of all cryptocurrencies has inflated by nearly $1.7 trillion. Ian Katz, managing partner at Capital Alpha, stated, 'Currently, everything in the cryptocurrency industry is moving in a favorable direction.' Cryptocurrency enthusiasts believe the upward trend will not end soon, with Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stating that by this time next year, 'we will be having the same conversation about Bitcoin having undergone an incredible surge.' Bitwise expects Bitcoin to break $200,000 by the end of 2025. (Jinshi)