In 2024, new spot crypto ETFs officially launched, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) emerged as a political campaign issue for the first time, and meme coin mania returned to the crypto market. All of that has led to stunning gains for nearly every major cryptocurrency.Bitcoin for example, is now up more than 100% for the year, and is rapidly closing in on the $100,000 price level.
So what can we expect in 2025? The safe answer, of course, is "more of the same." But let's dig a little deeper and consider what major changes might be right around the corner.
So, 2025 could be the year that crypto finally gets a new regulatory framework. That likely starts with a reduction in the role of the SEC, which has been the de facto lead regulator when it comes to crypto. President-elect Donald Trump has already promised that he would replace Gary Gensler, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on day one of his administration. That's a move that will certainly resonate with crypto investors, who are tired of the SEC's perceived heavy-handed approach to regulating crypto.
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