Is 2025 the Year of Crypto?

Notably, younger generations may view the market differently.

Here’s what we learned.

Will the government stance on crypto change this year?

Historically, the federal government, especially the SEC, has been wary of the cryptocurrency industry.

Under Gary Gensler, the former SEC chair, the SEC filed high-profile lawsuits against crypto companies likeCoinbaseandKraken.

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“So, definitely, we should expect a different approach to crypto.”

The federal framework for cryptocurrency laws has been murky, with many rulesdifferingfrom state to state.

This has been a criticism that cryptocurrency companiescite in responseto lawsuits.

In 2022,FTX went bankrupt.

Around the same time, many customers found that they were unable to withdraw funds from the crypto exchange.

It soon became clear that billions of dollars were missing.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, is currentlyserving a 25-year sentencefor fraud.

A lack of regulation is one reason crypto remains an unpredictable investment vehicle.

The industry is also complex, which has providedfertile ground for scammers.

you oughta be extra diligent if you decide to invest in crypto.

There are no guarantees.

Crypto ETFs became popular with investors last year.

Blackrock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust smashed previous ETF records when itdebuted in 2024.

They’re still subject to the same wild swings that exist when investing directly in crypto.

But depending on how much you’re investing, you might want to reduce your risk percentage even more.

Analysts, pundits and YouTubers love predicting the future.

“It turns out,” Fracassi said, “that no one really has a crystal ball.”