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2025: The Year of ETFs, Regulations, and Macro Shifts
How 2024 set the stage for a transformative year in crypto.

Dear Investors,
Welcome to 2025! The year of the bull.
It’s been a wild ride, hasn’t it?
Back in December, we highlighted that a market correction was imminent—and it happened right on cue.
The total crypto market cap corrected by 13.2%, a necessary breather after the explosive growth we saw in November after the US election.
For those of you who stayed calm, avoided over-leveraging, and stuck to your strategy, congratulations.
But without further ado, let’s explore the important.
2024 in Review: ETFs and Institutional Adoption

Source: Dall-e
Looking back, 2024 will be remembered as the year institutions truly embraced crypto.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs broke records, crossing $100 billion in AUM within months of their launch.
Bitcoin ETFs alone now represent 88% of the AUM of all gold ETFs—a staggering achievement considering gold ETFs have been around for over 20 years.
Together, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are just $5 billion shy of matching the total AUM of gold ETFs.
This isn’t just any milestone—it’s a clear sign that the market is maturing and that Wall Street is finally starting to see crypto as a legitimate opportunity rather than something risky or obscure.
2025: The Year of Transformation

Source: Dall-e
As we look ahead, 2025 will be shaped by three key drivers:
ETFs,
New regulations,
Macro conditions.
1. ETFs: Capital Inflows and Market Dynamics
The ETF story isn’t over—it’s just beginning.