Some predict 2025 will be “the year of crypto”…
While I don’t have a crystal ball, 2025 has certainly started out positively for the crypto market.
After all, the world’s most powerful nation (and president) has fully embraced digital assets.
Banks, corporations, asset managers, financial institutions and even a growing number of governments are jumping on board.
Love them or hate them, digital assets are here to stay…
And Thursday’s announcement from the Trump administration solidifies this view…
Trump gives the crypto market something to smile about…
With the swipe of a pen, US President Donald Trump just signed a long-awaited executive order (EO) on crypto that seeks to position America as a leader in digital assets.
Firstly, Trump’s crypto EO would protect Americans from persecution if they develop software, are crypto miners/validators and transact using crypto “for lawful purposes.”
Secondly, the EO includes the creation of the “Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets”, which will be chaired by pro-crypto and AI advocate, David Sacks. The group will also include pro-crypto officials at the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
The Working Group will develop a federal regulatory framework for digital assets, including stablecoins. And while there was no mention of a “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve”, the Working Group will evaluate the creation of a strategic national digital assets stockpile.
In other words, we could one day see the US buy a variety of cryptos to hold in its stockpile – not just Bitcoin.
Furthermore, the Working Group must identify all current regulations on crypto within 30 days. They must then recommend modifying or rescinding those regulations within 60 days. And finally, they must file a report with new recommendations within 180 days.
So, by around halfway through 2025, we should get a clear understanding on the regulations that will govern crypto in future. My overall view is these are positive developments for the crypto economy that should help solidify its position as a viable alternative asset class for investors.
New crypto rules open new opportunities…
In a recent interview on CNBC, the CEO of Bank of America, Brian Moynihan stated that the financial industry will, “…adopt crypto payments once regulators give the green light.”
Following this, Morgan Stanley also confirmed it’s also figuring out how to act as a transactor in the crypto market. The bank, which boasts $1.6 trillion of assets under management, will work with the US Treasury and other regulators to also figure out how it can offer crypto in a safe way.
What interests me the most about both statements above is there are cryptos who’s blockchains/networks help facilitate global transactions right now. So, if regulators allow major banks to adopt crypto payments, these types of cryptos could soar!
Beyond this…
The floodgate for crypto ETFs is now wide open thanks to the record-breaking Bitcoin ETF launches and successful Ethereum ETF launches.
Currently, there are 33 crypto ETF fillings waiting for approval from the SEC. Included in the list are alt cryptos such as Solana, Litecoin, HBAR (Hedera) and even meme coins like Doge. So, don’t discount more crypto ETFs coming to the market soon.
All these developments give you a window of opportunity to ensure you’re also on this train. So, for interested investors, it’s not too late to own some crypto. South African Investor has just released its top 3 cryptos to buy in 2025 – if you’d like to get a copy of this report just go here.
In case you’re wondering how our South African Investor crypto ideas have fared to date, take a look here:
• +404% on DogeCoin,
• +125% on Bitcoin,
• +61% on Ethereum
• +23% on Near Protocol
And +57% return on the blockchain ETF – The Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF.
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