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As the cryptocurrency industry prepares for what could be a transformative year, 21Shares, a leading issuer of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), has released its 2025 State of Crypto Market Outlook.
The report offers an in-depth analysis of digital asset trends and predicts significant growth in Bitcoin adoption, Ethereum’s resurgence, and the integration of stablecoins into traditional financial systems.
The firm anticipates 2025 as a pivotal year for the sector, driven by increased institutional interest, U.S. regulatory advancements, and favorable macroeconomic conditions.
21Shares Predict More Bitcoin Reserve: Which Countries Are Adopting?
The report highlights Bitcoin’s growing stature as a strategic reserve asset. It projects that more nation-states will follow El Salvador’s lead in embracing Bitcoin as part of their financial strategy.
Argentina is identified as a potential candidate for such adoption.
This shift indicates a broader acceptance of Bitcoin’s role beyond a store of value, as 21Shares predicts the cryptocurrency’s total value locked (TVL) will exceed $10 billion in 2025.
Moreover, according to the report, Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is also set for a renaissance in 2025.
After stagnation, Ethereum’s revenue growth is expected to rebound significantly, surpassing 100% of its target.
The resurgence will be driven by strategic Layer 2 integrations, which will ultimately enhance scalability and utility.
Adrian Fritz, Head of Research at 21Shares, emphasized the shifting dynamics in global markets.
He noted that while Europe has led the charge in digital asset adoption, the United States is rapidly emerging as a formidable player.
“In 2025, we expect the market to become even more positive towards crypto, spurred by a more favorable regulatory environment under a new administration that will likely accelerate crypto adoption, and growth for the industry at large, at a pace we’ve never seen before.”
Adrian Fritz
ETP and Stablecoin Growth Amid War Against Bitcoin Reserve
The report also projects explosive growth for crypto ETPs, forecasting assets under management (AUM) to reach $150 billion by 2025.
The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. and similar regulatory changes worldwide are expected to drive this momentum.
With institutional investors showing an increased appetite for regulated exposure to crypto assets, at least one U.S.-based Bitcoin ETF is anticipated to rank among the top 25 largest ETFs globally.
Stablecoins, often touted as the bridge between traditional finance and blockchain technology, are another focal point of 21Shares’ outlook.
These digital assets are expected to see deeper integration into public and private sectors, with nation-states, banks, and Web2 companies adopting stablecoins for various use cases.
Notably, the idea of a country-owned Bitcoin reserve is gaining momentum. On Friday, December 6, a report showed that Florida is exploring the creation of a statewide Bitcoin reserve, aiming for a potential launch in early 2025.
While there has been praise, there have also been some cautions.
Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to establish a national Bitcoin reserve, calling it impractical and politically motivated.
Trump’s plan involves retaining 200,000 Bitcoins from past asset seizures, and advocates suggest it could reduce the national debt through value appreciation.
Summers, however, dismissed the idea as a misplaced financial strategy, questioning why the government would accumulate Bitcoin as a “sterile inventory.”
Former Federal Reserve Bank of New York President Bill Dudley recently criticized the idea, claiming it is a “bad deal for Americans.”
