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Bitcoin Sustained the Crypto Market in Early 2025 – What Comes Next?

In the first half of 2025, the total value of the cryptocurrency market barely grew—only 3%—even with a lot happening in the world, such as fears of a recession, war, and changes in US politics with Donald Trump back in office.

Bitcoin Remained Strong, Altcoins Did Not

Bitcoin (BTC) was the big winner, rising 13% and preventing the market from falling. But most other coins did not perform well:

Ethereum (ETH) fell 25%

Solana (SOL) fell 17%

Smaller tokens (altcoins) fared even worse, losing about 30%

So, while bitcoin helped, the rest of the crypto world struggled.

What Could Happen Next?

Some experts are optimistic for the remainder of 2025:

July usually brings good returns for crypto—about 7.5% on average.

Companies are starting to buy more crypto (not just bitcoin).

US regulations on crypto are becoming clearer, which could help the market grow.

The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates, which often helps investments like crypto.

But others say the coming months could be slow. History shows that this time of year is not always great for bitcoin, and prices may get stuck in a tight range.

Summary

Bitcoin is performing well and keeping the crypto market afloat. The second half of the year could be better—especially if more companies buy crypto and new regulations make things safer. But there is still a chance that prices won't change much in the short term.