Top predictions for crypto in 2025
As the year draws to a close, Independent Reserve CEO, Adrian Przelozny (pictured), reflects on the year that was and outlines his top predictions for crypto in 2025.
“The 2024 year has been a year of resilience and growth for the crypto industry, marked by significant developments in adoption, regulation and innovation,” Przelozny said.
“Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for crypto gained traction in 2024, with major financial institutions leading the charge. This has bolstered investor confidence, accelerated institutional adoption and further legitimised crypto as a mainstream asset class.
“At the same time, inflation concerns drove more investors toward decentralised assets, reinforcing crypto’s role as a hedge in volatile markets.
“Bitcoin’s April halving event sparked a new wave of interest and reinforced Bitcoin’s role as a digital store of value amid global economic uncertainty.”
“The stage is set for 2025 to be a transformative year in crypto. Donald Trump’s election in the US marks an historic shift for the cryptocurrency industry. For the first time, we will have a US President who appears poised to actively support the industry, fostering an environment of greater certainty and innovation,” Przelozny added.
Przelozny added the potential for pro-crypto policies under a supportive administration in the US could unlock unprecedented opportunities for innovation, greater real-world use cases, and broader adoption of digital assets more generally.
Crypto in 2025: A year of transformation
1. Broader adoption of decentralised finance (DeFi):
With increasing regulatory clarity, DeFi platforms are poised to gain more users globally. Expect innovations in lending, staking, and tokenisation, bringing traditional financial services closer to blockchain technology.
2. Growth in institutional investment:
Following the groundwork laid in 2024, more institutional players will diversify into crypto assets, including stablecoins and Ethereum-based applications. This influx of capital will likely stabilise markets and reduce volatility.
3. Emerging markets lead adoption:
Developing economies, leveraging blockchain for financial inclusion and remittances, will drive adoption at unprecedented rates. This trend will challenge traditional financial systems and foster a more globalised crypto ecosystem.
4. Bitcoin as a reserve asset:
Countries like El Salvador have taken a leading role by adopting Bitcoin as legal tender, sparking interest in its potential as a reserve asset. We expect sovereign nations will begin to leverage Bitcoin as a reserve currency comparable to gold or foreign exchange reserves, positioning it as a hedge against fiat currency devaluation.
5. Corporations to follow the lead of MicroStrategy:
MicroStrategy holds over 150,000 BTC as part of its corporate strategy as a hedge against inflation and a treasury asset, which has inspired other companies, including Tesla, Square (now Block), and Coinbase, to allocate portions of their balance sheets to Bitcoin. Watch this space as others are likely to follow.
“As we move into 2025, the crypto space will remain dynamic, resilient, and filled with opportunities for those ready to adapt and embrace its potential,” Przelozny ended.
