The new logic of growth: from holding to active performance
In the dynamic crypto universe, holding your assets in anticipation of appreciation is no longer enough. "The intelligent investor today diversifies not only in tokens but also in methods of generating returns," states Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, in one of his talks about decentralized growth strategies.
Portfolios that thrive in 2025 have something in common: dual investment, structured staking, and smart arbitrage. According to Marcel Pechman, financial analyst at Cointelegraph, "those who do not take advantage of the available DeFi tools are leaving money on the table."
Dual investment: income even when the market is sideways
One of the most underestimated strategies is dual investment, where users can earn passive returns regardless of whether the price goes up or down. "It is an advanced way to make your crypto assets work for you without selling them," notes Clara Medalie, research director at Kaiko.
Staking: the dividend of the crypto ecosystem
Staking is no longer just a technical practice — it is the fixed income of the modern crypto investor. Protocols like Lido, RocketPool, or even flexible staking on Binance provide consistent benefits with partial or total liquidity. "In many cases, it outperforms traditional bank interest by more than 300%,” highlights economist Alex Krüger.
Smart arbitrage: where knowledge pays more than capital
Inter-exchange and cross-chain arbitrage has become accessible to retail users thanks to tools like DFlow, Symbiosis, or GMX. "It's not a strategy for the improvisers, but if well executed, it can offer daily returns above 1.5%,” indicates Scott Melker, analyst and trader.
