What Will Happen to Cryptocurrency in 2025? Here's What Trump Advisor Thinks
Cryptocurrency in 2025: What Changes Await?
The cryptocurrency industry is on the verge of a breakthrough as major regulatory changes are forecast to come in 2025 .
This was the comment from Kristin Smith , CEO of the Blockchain Association, during the Blockchain Policy Conference in Washington, DC.
Volatile Market But High Expectations
Despite Bitcoin falling nearly 5% and Ethereum losing more than 13% over the past week, optimism about new regulations was sparked at the conference.
According to Smith, with new leadership in Congress and regulators like the SEC and CFTC , the crypto industry can look forward to a “fresh start.”
She also mentioned the roles of Trump administration appointees, such as Mr. Atkins at the SEC and Ms. Bezic at the Treasury Department, and expected more influential leaders at the CFTC to be announced soon.
“It’s exciting to have support from the highest level of leadership,” Smith said, referring to a video message from President Trump pledging to promote innovation in the cryptocurrency space.
Transparency is Key
According to Ms. Smith, the top priority in 2025 is to put in place clear regulations to shape the market structure.
The SEC and CFTC are called upon to use their existing authority to clarify the laws that apply to each sector of the industry.
“We want to get this right so that people know the rules of the game,” she stressed, adding that protecting consumers and building trust with institutional investors are key to making the US market safe and mature.
Unique Idea: Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
One idea gaining attention is establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the US Treasury.
This could help address long-term financial challenges and cement Bitcoin's status as a valuable asset, especially since only 21 million Bitcoins will ever exist globally, Smith said.
“This is a unique opportunity for the United States,” she stressed.
Positive Signals From Cryptocurrency Companies
Despite the market volatility, Ms. Smith remains optimistic that more and more crypto companies are looking to return to or expand their operations in the U.S. This shows that confidence in the industry's promising future is growing strongly.