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By 2025, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP are becoming widely accepted across various sectors. Coffee shops and fast-food chains, such as Starbucks and Sheetz, enable crypto payments through apps and gift cards. Companies like AT&T allow customers to pay bills using Bitcoin or Ether. Retail giants like

According to Samson Mow, founder of Jan3, nation-state Bitcoin adoption is transitioning from a gradual phase to a sudden one. He indicated that many countries, previously skeptical, are now preparing to increase their involvement with Bitcoin rapidly. Mow mentioned that significant changes could happen quickly, likening it to a state

A recent CoinGecko survey revealed that only 55% of new crypto owners began their investments with Bitcoin, indicating market maturation. The survey of 2,549 respondents found that 10% had never purchased Bitcoin. Analysts like Yuqian Lim noted that alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) are growing in popularity, suggesting that Bitcoin is

Ryan Watkins, co-founder of Syncracy Capital, asserts that Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) firms, which currently hold around $105 billion in crypto assets, have the potential to evolve into significant players within blockchain ecosystems. Unlike traditional foundations, successful DATs could operate businesses, fund growth, and influence governance within the networks of

Haider Rafique, global managing partner at OKX, warns that establishing a national Bitcoin strategic reserve could negatively impact Bitcoin (BTC) and the US dollar. He argues that such reserves allow governments to manipulate Bitcoin prices, undermining its promise of neutrality and decentralization. Rafique questions the long-term viability of a Bitcoin

Market analyst James Van Straten asserts that options and derivatives will propel Bitcoin to a market capitalization of at least $10 trillion. He emphasizes that these financial instruments help stabilize the high volatility associated with digital assets. The rising open interest for Bitcoin futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange indicates

NYDIG has raised concerns regarding the use of the 'mNAV' metric, arguing that it misrepresents the value of bitcoin treasury firms. This metric, calculated as market cap divided by crypto held, does not account for the operational businesses that many firms have, which contribute additional value. NYDIG'