The cryptocurrency market is showing remarkable resilience, with its total market cap surpassing previous highs and stabilizing after a significant correction.
This recovery has reignited optimism, with experts predicting the market could potentially reach $10 trillion in this cycle.
Total crypto market cap broke the previous cycle highs, consolidated, took out the lows – and bounced.
Looks ready to push deeper into price discovery.
My target for this cycle? 10 Trillion dollars.
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— Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) January 28, 2025
In Q4 2024, the market cap surged by nearly 46%, adding over $1 trillion to close the year at $3.4 trillion. This followed a Q3 dip and gained momentum after Donald Trump’s election victory, nearly doubling over the year. Recent sentiment shifts have pushed the market cap to $3.6 trillion, signaling steady growth potential despite its relatively small size compared to traditional financial markets.
Institutional and retail interest continues to grow, with crypto funds seeing $1.858 billion in weekly inflows, led by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and smaller tokens like Solana and Chainlink. Analysts credit this to increased institutional confidence, partially driven by the Trump administration’s exploration of a national digital asset reserve. Additionally, data indicates a sharp rise in large-scale Bitcoin holders, further supporting the market’s upward trajectory.
At the same time, the evolving regulatory landscape and macroeconomic factors are aligning to support broader crypto adoption. Increasing clarity in digital asset legislation and an influx of institutional players are creating a more stable foundation for long-term growth. As retail investors follow suit, driven by improving access to crypto markets and rising confidence, the sector’s growth potential appears vast, with projections of a $10 trillion market cap no longer seeming out of reach.
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Ripple has been dealt another legal blow after a federal judge rejected its attempt to ease court-imposed restrictions and penalties stemming from its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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