The cryptocurrency sector experienced a transformative 2024, setting the stage for further innovation and expansion in 2025. With forecasts predicting Bitcoin's price to surge by 50% and altcoins potentially reaching a $3 trillion market cap, the year ahead holds significant promise for investors and developers alike.
Cointelegraph Research’s latest report provides an in-depth analysis of last year’s key trends and offers insights into what lies ahead, covering developments in Bitcoin, decentralized finance (DeFi), regulation, emerging technologies, altcoin performance, and real-world assets (RWA).
Bitcoin’s Growing Integration into Traditional Finance
Bitcoin solidified its role in the global financial system in 2024, driven by the introduction of spot Bitcoin exchange-tr