Thanks to a 7.91% price increase, Axelar was the biggest gainer of the day among the top 200 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Safe came in second place, with 24-hour gains of 7 https://conqueringmyfears.com/.85%. Celo, WEMIX Token and Bonk complete today’s list of the top cryptocurrency gainers.
In Arizona, Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill to expand a state regulatory sandbox program to include digital assets. But she signed and enacted a bill into law that now prohibits towns “from banning or restricting individuals from using computational power or running blockchain nodes in their own homes.”
Bitcoin (BTC) has been consolidating near the $95,000 level, marking a period of significant interest in the market. Recent insights from Vetle Lunde, head of research at K33, highlight that Bitcoin’s 7-day volatility has reached a 563-day low.
This year was marked by two major uplifts: the launch of spot-based Bitcoin ETPs in the United States, and the election of Donald Trump for a second, non-consecutive presidential term. Between those events, the market ranged in volatile, indecisive sideways chop for 237 days. While these events served as both catalysts and backdrops for the market in 2024, 2025 will see an expansion of market breadth and narratives. Without further ado, below are some of Galaxy Research’s crypto market predictions for 2025.
Stablecoins will evolve from a niche role in cryptocurrency trading to become a central part of global commerce. By the end of 2025, we project that stablecoins will settle daily transfers of $300 billion, equivalent to 5% of current DTCC volumes, up from $100 billion daily in November 2024. Adoption by major tech companies (like Apple and Google) and payment networks (Visa, Mastercard) will redefine the payments economy.
Onchain governance will see a resurgence, with applications experimenting with futarchic governance models. Total active voters will increase by at least 20%. Onchain governance has historically faced two problems: 1) lack of participation, and 2) lack of vote diversity with most proposals passing by landslides. Easing regulatory tension, which has been a gating factor to voting onchain, and the recent success of Polymarket suggests these two points are set to improve in 2025, however. In 2025, applications will begin turning away from traditional governance models and towards futarchic ones, improving vote diversity, and regulatory tailwinds adding a boost to governance participation. -Zack Pokorny
February 2025 underscored the cryptocurrency market’s resilience and innovation. With Bitcoin nearing six figures, Ethereum redefining decentralized ecosystems, and regulations shaping a safer environment, the stage is set for sustained growth. Investors must stay informed, agile, and strategic to capitalize on this ever-evolving market.
Bitcoin DeFi, recognized as the total amount of BTC locked in DeFi smart contracts and deposited in staking protocols, will almost double in 2025. As of December 2024, over $11bn of wrapped versions of BTC are locked in DeFi smart contracts. Notably, over 70% of this locked BTC is used as collateral on lending protocols. Through Bitcoins largest staking protocol, Babylon, there is approximately $4.2bn in additional deposits. The Bitcoin DeFi market, currently valued at $15.4 billion, is expected to expand significantly in 2025 across multiple vectors including existing DeFi protocols on Ethereum L1/L2s, new DeFi protocols on Bitcoin L2s, and staking layers like Babylon. A doubling of the current market size would likely be driven by several key growth factors: a 150% year-over-year increase in cbBTC supply, a 30% rise in WBTC supply, Babylon reaching $8bn in TVL, and new Bitcoin L2s achieving $4 billion in DeFi TVL. -Gabe Parker
The initial surge was driven by pro-crypto policies from the U.S. government, including discussions on a national crypto reserve, stablecoin regulations, and potential tax exemptions for crypto-related capital gains.
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Onchain governance will see a resurgence, with applications experimenting with futarchic governance models. Total active voters will increase by at least 20%. Onchain governance has historically faced two problems: 1) lack of participation, and 2) lack of vote diversity with most proposals passing by landslides. Easing regulatory tension, which has been a gating factor to voting onchain, and the recent success of Polymarket suggests these two points are set to improve in 2025, however. In 2025, applications will begin turning away from traditional governance models and towards futarchic ones, improving vote diversity, and regulatory tailwinds adding a boost to governance participation. -Zack Pokorny
In addition, bank officials worry that digital currency could negatively impact the cost and availability of credit, set up commercial banks for possible failure, and decrease the stability of the financial system as a whole.
Ethereum staking rate will exceed 50%. The Trump administration is likely to offer greater regulatory clarity and guidance for the crypto industry in the U.S. Among other outcomes, spot-based ETH ETPs will likely be allowed to stake some percentage of the ETH they hold on behalf of shareholders. Demand for staking will continue to rise next year and likely exceed half of Ethereum circulating supply by the end of 2025, which will prompt Ethereum developers to more seriously consider changes to network monetary policy. More importantly, the rise in staking will fuel greater demand and value flowing through Ethereum staking pools like Lido and Coinbase and restaking protocols like EigenLayer and Symbiotic. -Christine Kim
The upcoming launch of Lightchain AI in February promises a bold leap forward for decentralized computing. The project aims to revolutionize decision-making and automation in a secure environment by merging artificial intelligence with blockchain technology. Lightchain could optimize risk assessment in decentralized finance, enhance supply chain management, and pave the way for AI-driven decentralized apps.
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