What does Forbes predict about Crypto in 2025?
1️⃣ Bitcoin will become the "strategic asset" of major countries
A G7 or BRICS country will surprise the world by announcing a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This could initiate a "Bitcoin accumulation race" among nations.
2️⃣ Explosive growth of stablecoins
The total supply of stablecoins could reach 400 billion USD, doubling the 2024 record. This boom is driven by global trading demand and clearer regulatory frameworks, turning stablecoins into the "backbone" of cross-border payments.
3️⃣ Bitcoin enters DeFi with Layer 2
Thanks to Layer 2 solutions like Stacks, BOB, and Babylon, Bitcoin will officially join the DeFi game with lending, staking, and swapping without relying on centralized platforms. The TVL value in Bitcoin DeFi is predicted to exceed 24 billion USD, opening a new chapter for this "aging" ecosystem.
4️⃣ Explosion of new crypto ETFs
Following the success of Bitcoin ETFs, the market will welcome Ethereum staking ETFs, Solana ETFs, and index ETFs, making Crypto investment simpler and more attractive to institutions.
5️⃣ Major tech corporations join the Bitcoin game
One of the world's leading companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Nvidia, or Meta will officially add Bitcoin to their balance sheets. This move could trigger a wave of Bitcoin investment from other large corporations.
6️⃣ Crypto market capitalization reaches 8 trillion USD
Crypto is predicted to enter a phase of explosive growth, with strong participation from institutions. This could push the global market capitalization to 8 trillion USD.