"Bitcoin's progress in 2025 was supported by the success of US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These funds began trading in early 2024 and maintained strong institutional interest throughout the year. Bitcoin, which began the year at $93,425 on Jan. 1, 2025, climbed to $124,752 on Oct. 7 before slipping to $101,298 on Nov. 7. After crossing the $100,000 milestone several times in January and February, it briefly fell below the mark on Feb. 5 before rebounding above it on May 9 and maintaining levels above $100,000 through early November."
"2025 marked a turning point for crypto, as investors prioritized real utility and institutional integration over hype-driven speculation. Ether rebounded after an early-year slump, supported by growing institutional interest and renewed confidence following the Ether ETF approval. Privacy coins, such as Zcash and Monero, saw fresh demand, fueled by tightening supply and rising interest in financial anonymity."
2025 shifted crypto toward projects delivering tangible economic value and on-chain utility as institutional integration deepened. US spot Bitcoin ETFs sustained robust institutional demand and helped push Bitcoin from $93,425 on Jan. 1 to $124,752 on Oct. 7, then near $101,298 by Nov. 7, with multiple crossings of the $100,000 level. Spot Ether ETF approval and growing institutional interest supported Ether's rebound after an early-year slump. Privacy coins like Zcash and Monero saw fresh demand driven by tightening supply and increased interest in financial anonymity. Market emphasis moved from hype to durable use cases.
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