2024 has been one of the most positively eventful ever in the history of crypto, with three key occurrences that are likely to be remembered as particularly significant. First, the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs back in January, followed also by spot ETH ETFs mid-year. Second, the election in November of a US president who is openly supportive of crypto and has clearly signalling a crypto-friendly approach, and third, bitcoin in December breaking the milestone $100,000 price target.

From that basis then, let’s look at some predictions about what may be incoming in 2025, and try to assess whether next year will be as ground-breaking for crypto as 2024 has proven to be.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Splits Opinion

Speaking at the Bitcoin Conference 2024 back in July, Trump made pledges to stockpile bitcoin, leading to speculation about a US strategic bitcoin reserve, but is this actually viable or beneficial for the US? Currently, it still seems like a long-shot, and what’s more, it’s dividing opinion even among BTC advocates.