#Crypto2025Trends The cryptocurrency market is heading into 2025, following a bull run largely sparked by the imminent return to the White House of converted cryptocurrency advocate Donald Trump.
The president-elect has vowed to make the US the “crypto capital of the world” and is stocking his cabinet with cryptocurrency-friendly picks, heralding a new era for an industry whose market cap has reached about $2 trillion in less than 16 years.
Bitcoin and Ethereum performed strongly in the second half of 2024, along with emerging competitors Solana, XRP, and Cardano. Their gains accelerated after the election amid growing hopes for crypto adoption and integration.
Even so, Bitcoin has maintained its dominance. The number of active addresses has increased by more than 12% since November 5, according to data collected by Into the Block. Meanwhile, anticipation of clearer regulations in 2025 is leading to a price discovery phase for Bitcoin. Investors are optimistic, supported by the popular currency’s recent breakthrough above $100,000 on December 4. Estimates now range between about $120,000 and $150,000.
