By all accounts, cryptocurrency had a big year in 2024. Bitcoin surpassed the $100,000 mark, legislation to govern the industry moved forward and donors became a political heavyweight, sending hundreds of pro-crypto candidates to Washington along with a new crypto fan — Donald Trump.
2025 is shaping up to be even bigger, even though there are concerns over Trump's potential conflicts and his appetite to regulate the industry. There's the possibility of a larger crypto bill becoming law, the potential for more currencies to become mainstream and a chance for crypto to capitalize on its political power.
