When Bitcoin's market capitalization surpassed $1.3 trillion and its market share firmly stood at 61%, some celebrated the dividends of the institutional era, while others were clearing accounts for certain altcoins facing delisting—this is the true divided landscape of the crypto space in 2025. Many ask, "Can we still enter the market now?" The answer lies in the deep changes this market has undergone over the past three years: it is neither an apocalypse nor a paradise, but a competitive arena that requires new gameplay.

The market is no longer what you remember it to be

In the 2025 crypto space, the most significant labels are the dual variations of "institutionalization" and "strong regulation." Bitcoin occupies over 60% of the market share, backed by $17 billion of funds from institutions aggressively increasing their holdings through spot ETFs, transforming the once marginal asset into a mainstream allocation option.

Meanwhile, the SEC's enforcement actions have increased by 28%, and fraudulent projects like Unicoin are being rapidly eliminated, turning "compliance" from a choice into a matter of survival.

The refinement of regulations is giving rise to new opportunities. After Hong Kong passed the (stablecoin regulations), compliant stablecoins launched by institutions like Standard Chartered Bank are circulating in 80 markets, with a 24-hour trading volume exceeding $82 million.

The US GENIUS Act has opened up a $2 trillion growth space for stablecoins, and these changes have completely rewritten the way to "make money in the crypto space"—it's no longer about buying a coin and waiting for a surge, but about learning to find opportunities within the rules.

The most disruptive aspect is the integration of blockchain with the real economy. Singapore's Metro department store accepts USDT payments, Hong Kong plans to introduce guidelines for real estate tokenization, and even Starbucks is using NFTs for its membership system. The opportunities in these scenarios are more worthy of ordinary people's attention than the fluctuations in exchange K-line charts.

Three types of people can still find opportunities here

The "slow lane" for long-termists remains open.

The nurse who started investing 5,000 yuan in Bitcoin every month since 2020 has seen her account balance exceed one million this year. Bitcoin's anti-inflation property has become increasingly prominent during the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle, and institutions like Matrixport predict it will reshape the global asset allocation landscape. This certain opportunity is suitable for ordinary people who can accept "three years without opening the account."

The "professional dividend" of technical players is exploding.

The explosion of the Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem has created a large demand for smart contract audits; a friend earned an additional $200,000 this year by optimizing code for projects like ZRC. With the advancement of RWA (real-world assets) tokenization, cross-disciplinary talents who understand the integration of on-chain data and traditional assets have seen their salaries double.

The "tool revolution" for entrepreneurs is just beginning.

A neighbor who runs a winery put traceability information on-chain as an NFT, increasing the repurchase rate by 20%; cross-border e-commerce sellers settled with compliant stablecoins, reducing transaction fees from 3% to 0.5%. As blockchain shifts from "speculative assets" to a tool for improving efficiency, ordinary people's opportunities have actually increased.

These traps cannot be touched now

High leverage remains a retail investor's harvesting machine. Although Bitcoin's volatility has decreased by 40% compared to 2021, a 5% fluctuation under 20x leverage can lead to liquidation; this year, 3,304 people have lost $35 million because of it.

The space for regulatory arbitrage is also narrowing; those claiming to be "unregulated" are either worthless coins or targets soon to be scrutinized by the SEC.

A more concealed trap is "new wine in old bottles." Some projects package pyramid schemes as "AI + blockchain" and rename their funding pools as "RWA funds"; recognizing them is quite simple:

Compliance projects will actively disclose audit reports (65% of leading exchanges have adopted third-party audits), while scammers always emphasize "high returns, no management required."

The entry guidelines for 2025

If you want to invest spare money in Bitcoin, it's still not too late, but be sure to choose a compliant exchange and be prepared to hold for three years.

If you have a skill, consider how blockchain can transform your industry; designers can create NFTs, and accountants can conduct on-chain audits. If you're just looking to make quick money, the risks here are higher than three years ago.

The fairest aspect of this market is that it eliminates speculators while leaving more space for those who are serious about their work. The crypto space in 2025 is not unplayable, but you need to play it with your mind—just as driving requires a license, making money here requires a new understanding.

After all, those who can share a piece of the $1.3 trillion market are always those who understand the rules.

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