Executive Summary

2025 saw significant volatility in the cryptocurrency market, with price corrections and decreased trading volumes. However, two key trends stand out: Bitcoin's dominance as a safe-haven asset and the growing adoption of stablecoins as a financial infrastructure.

2025 Crypto Market Performance: An Overview

The total crypto market capitalization experienced a 20-30% decrease since the beginning of the year, with Bitcoin dominance remaining stable around 55% and high volatility. On-chain data from CryptoQuant showed a decrease in Bitcoin reserves on exchanges, indicating potential sell-offs.

Internal Industry Challenges

The market faced several challenges, including declining DeFi yields, hacking incidents, and Layer1 congestion issues. These issues have led to decreased investor confidence and pressure on cash flows.

Bitcoin: The Macro Liquidity Cycle

Contrary to previous theories, analysts now suggest that the global liquidity cycle, rather than the Bitcoin halving event, is the primary driver of market cycles. The exponential accumulation of U.S. debt suggests that tools like the Standing Repo Facility (SRF) will be used to increase liquidity, supporting Bitcoin's price.

Stablecoins: Towards Financial Infrastructure

Stablecoins are gaining traction as a financial infrastructure, supported by potential regulatory endorsement from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This could lead to stablecoins being used as collateral in derivatives markets, opening doors for wider adoption.

Implications for Entrepreneurs

Cryptocurrency entrepreneurs should consider incorporating stablecoins into their operations and targeting the stablecoin-adopting audience to find product-market fit.


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