As 2024 draws to a close, all eyes are on the upcoming 2025 market, with expectations high for a major rally in both Bitcoin and altcoins under Donald Trump's anticipated leadership.
His administration is expected to introduce more balanced regulations, fueling optimism for the crypto space. Meanwhile, CoinGecko’s end-of-year analysis has taken stock of the trends that shaped 2024.
The memecoin surge has dominated this year’s crypto narrative, with these tokens capturing a staggering 30.67% of global investor interest, outpacing other trends.
The report highlighted that, aside from memecoins, AI and Real World Asset (RWA) tokens also gained significant attention. Solana-based and cat-themed memecoins have especially stood out, along with Base-based tokens, contributing to the broader memecoin trend.
AI-focused tokens garnered a 12.58% share, securing second place in investor interest, while RWAs and DePIN tokens also made notable gains.
These emerging trends, including the rise of various memecoin subcategories like Solana and cat-themed coins, are expected to continue influencing the market into 2025.
A growing number of publicly traded companies are turning to XRP as a potential reserve asset, signaling a shift in how institutions view the utility of digital assets in treasury management.
Coinbase has taken another step toward boosting cross-chain utility by introducing wrapped versions of XRP and Dogecoin on its Layer 2 network, Base.
While Bitcoin continues to capture attention with its strong 2025 outlook, several altcoins may be facing near-term turbulence.
BlackRock is making another assertive move into digital assets, quietly expanding its crypto portfolio with sizable purchases of both Bitcoin and Ethereum.