Key Crypto Events Of 2025

Bitcoin’s rise past $100,000 in 2025 marked a shift towards institutional adoption, with banks and governments viewing BTC as a strategic reserve asset. Spot Bitcoin ETFs brought Bitcoin into institutional portfolios, leading to steady interest from professional investors. Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo made a proprietary Bitcoin trade, and the US established a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

The GENIUS Act, signed into law on July 18, 2025, established a US framework for payment stablecoins, requiring 1:1 reserve backing and stricter issuer qualifications. Only approved entities can now issue stablecoins, aiming to ensure transparency and consumer protection.

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization surpassed $30 billion onchain, driven by tokenized US Treasurys and private credit. BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has garnered over $2 billion in total value locked (TVL). Tokenization offers fractional ownership and 24/7 liquidity.

DeFi perpetual futures recorded over $1 trillion in monthly trading volume in October 2025, with platforms like Hyperliquid achieving speed and depth comparable to centralized exchanges. Hyperliquid’s update enabled permissionless market creation.

Ethereum reinforced its role in the blockchain ecosystem with upgrades such as the Pectra upgrade and strong institutional adoption reflected in $12.1 billion in spot Ether ETF inflows. Regulatory clarity positioned Ethereum as compliant infrastructure for DeFi and RWAs.

Solana demonstrated significant improvements in reliability and performance, embracing institutional and derivatives markets. Leading regulated platforms introduced Solana-based futures and options.

Despite progress, the industry faced ongoing security challenges. As of November 2025, more than $2.17 billion has been stolen from cryptocurrency services, underscoring the need for strengthened cybersecurity practices.

Disclaimer: What is written here is not investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments are high-risk investments. Every investment decision is under the individual’s own responsibility.