2024 marked a historic turning point for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. The first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs were launched, signaling true institutional adoption. Bitcoin broke the $100,000 mark for the first time, and stablecoins continued to solidify the global dominance of the US dollar. Adding to this momentum, the winning US presidential candidate made support for Bitcoin a central pillar of his campaign.
Together, these milestones have cemented 2024 as the year the crypto industry has proven itself to be an unstoppable force on the global stage. As the industry shifts its focus to 2025, here are my seven predictions for major developments we can expect next year.
A G7 or BRICS country will create a Bitcoin reserve.
Crypto market capitalization will exceed $8 trillion.
DeFi in the digital gold ecosystem will become the dominant narrative.
BTC funds will continue to grow and new cryptocurrency ETFs will appear.
the launch of spot ETFs in the US based on two leading cryptocurrencies, which signaled real institutional adoption;
new highs for digital gold at over $100,000;
the election of Donald Trump, who made support for Bitcoin one of the central points of his program.