New ways to invest in crypto: Get ready for some exciting new crypto investment products next year! The SEC just gave the green light to some Bitcoin and Ethereum hybrid funds. Plus, they’re already working on ETFs for Ripple and Solana. This means we might see a whole range of new options that could really get the big players involved by 2025. Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive is even filing for “Bitcoin Bond ETFs,” showing that the interest from big institutions is real. These products are also likely to make it easier for everyday folks to jump into the crypto game.
Crypto as money: In 2025, using crypto to pay for stuff might be the norm. With countries wanting to move away from the Dollar, crypto is a great option because it’s used everywhere. Countries like Russia and El Salvador have already jumped on the bandwagon, using Bitcoin and other tokens for international deals. And places like Thailand might start a Bitcoin Payment Project just for tourists. The BRICS countries are even chatting about a new digital currency, which could shake things up in the global finance scene.
Crypto in your investment mix: Next year, we can expect some big steps towards clear crypto regulations in places like the US, EU, and UAE. This will probably get more regular folks into crypto. Even Blackrock is suggesting putting 2% of your investment portfolio into crypto, showing they really believe in it. Crypto may well become a standard component of everyone’s investment mix when nations begin implementing more kind rules and large financial institutions support well-rounded investment plans, which would make it even more important. More tangible items, such as commodities, real estate, and fine art, are probably going to undergo digital transformations and be reusable on the blockchain. This could make it easier for people to invest in these assets, giving them access to all sorts of benefits like settlement options, voting rights, or profit sharing. As these processes become more standardized, investors can diversify their holdings and earn more. Meanwhile, traditional financial places can update their systems to faster, more efficient peer-to-peer setups.
Boom in web3 startups: Remember how payment gateways and discount brokers blew up after the dot-com era? Well, get ready for a similar rise in web3 startups as the crypto market matures. By 2025, we could see loads of new products with easier interfaces and fun features pop up all over. In India alone, over 1,000 web3 startups have sprouted up in the past couple of years, and this number should only grow as more people join the scene.
