Hashdex: Crypto’s big week in Washington: Preparing for a crypto-friendly US | Read our CIO latest Insights & Q4 Market Pulse

Last week was monumental for Bitcoin and the broader crypto ecosystem, ushering in key regulatory and legislative developments in the US. These changes not only underscore a shifting attitude toward digital assets in the US but also lay the groundwork for greater clarity and legitimacy for crypto globally in the years to come. Following are the five reasons we think last week was such a defining moment for crypto assets and why we think the current environment is setting this asset class up for a remarkable 2025.

While challenges remain, the direction is clear: crypto is moving from the fringes of finance to center stage. As these changes unfold, the crypto ecosystem is poised to evolve into a more robust and integral part of the global economy, presenting investors with attractive opportunities to get broad exposure to this emerging asset class.

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The fourth quarter of 2024 was an exceptional milestone for the crypto asset market, solidifying trends and paving the way for promising opportunities. Our Research team delved into the key movements of this period to provide you with a strategic outlook on what to expect for the crypto ecosystem in 2025.

Key Takeaways

Ecosystem developments: October's geopolitical tensions drove crypto markets down, but Trump’s election sparked a rally, pushing BTC to new highs alongside improving fundamentals. Regulatory progress is set to enhance smart contract platforms, strengthening their investment case.

Institutional adoption: This quarter saw major strides in blockchain adoption. UBS launched its first tokenized fund, Stripe acquired Bridge to challenge SWIFT, and Alchemy Pay integrated with Samsung for global crypto payments, among other key developments.

Easing and elections: The full implementation of the EU’s MiCA regulation is boosting digital asset standards and trust, while Trump’s victory signals greater crypto adoption in the U.S. Europe is leading with the Digital Euro and e-identity systems, setting the stage for institutional growth in 2025.

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Market Pulse Q4 2024