Trump’s Crypto Shift: Big Gains for Bitcoin and Altcoins in 2025

CoinShares anticipates significant growth in the cryptocurrency market for 2025, driven by favorable regulatory changes and technological advancements. The European crypto investment firm highlights key trends in its latest report, including the influence of Donald Trump's potential presidency, the rise of Bitcoin-yielding companies, and advancements in Ethereum and Solana.

The report predicts sweeping regulatory changes in the U.S. under a Trump administration. Analyst Max Shannon suggests that new policies supporting Bitcoin miners and digital assets could create a positive environment for the crypto industry. While Bitcoin is expected to perform well, altcoins might see even greater growth in this scenario. Miners focused solely on Bitcoin could outpace those diversifying into other sectors like AI or manufacturing.

Bitcoin ETFs also show promise, with rapid growth and room for further institutional adoption. Currently, only 20% of Bitcoin ETF assets are held by professional firms, leaving space for expansion.

A notable trend for 2025 is the emergence of Bitcoin-yielding companies. Businesses like MicroStrategy, which holds 423,650 BTC, are leading this shift by using Bitcoin as a treasury asset and creating innovative strategies for generating returns. Analyst Satish Patel highlights three methods of earning Bitcoin yields: growing Bitcoin reserves relative to shares, yield farming through Bitcoin lending, and leveraging derivatives for income. Companies like Block, Marathon Digital, and Metaplanet are following MicroStrategy’s lead. This trend shows a growing recognition of Bitcoin’s dual potential as a store of value and a revenue-generating asset.

Additionally, major corporations such as Amazon, Shopify, and Nike are increasing their involvement with cryptocurrencies. Analysts suggest that these companies may incorporate Bitcoin into their treasuries as the crypto ecosystem expands.

Ethereum's future also looks promising. The adoption of Layer 2 (L2) solutions is expected to rise, driven by institutionalization efforts and partnerships with companies like Kraken and Sony. Analyst Luke Nolan predicts increasing demand for Ethereum transaction fees as more users migrate to L2 chains. The upcoming Pectra upgrade in 2025 is expected to improve Ethereum’s efficiency while addressing usability and value accrual challenges.

For Solana, infrastructure upgrades like Frankendancer and Firedancer aim to enhance scalability and performance by overhauling its networking and consensus layers. However, Solana must address its transaction-per-second limitations to achieve greater efficiency and maintain competitiveness.

As the crypto market evolves, CoinShares emphasizes the growing role of institutional adoption, technical innovation, and regulatory clarity in shaping the industry’s future. With these developments on the horizon, 2025 could be a transformative year for Bitcoin, altcoins, and blockchain ecosystems alike.