Among other things, 2024 saw an undeniable glow-up for the crypto industry, both in terms of market strength and political reputation. Now other sectors are once again taking note, setting up what could either be a rehash of 2021’s crypto bull market, or something else entirely.
At the end of every year, Decrypt looks into its Crypto Crystal Ball to augur the narratives likely to shape the coming year, and how they’re likely to impact you.
After examining Donald Trump’s crypto agenda and the odds that an upcoming Ethereum update could finally bring about mass adoption, here’s a look at how crypto’s relationship with venture capital is poised to change in 2025—and what shift could mean.
Back in 2021, crypto was the belle of the VC ball. But as soon as the digital assets market crashed, our novel industry suddenly became persona non grata on Wall Street and in the Bay Area. Any mention of crypto or NFTs was scrubbed from project pitch decks like the Black Plague.
Now that crypto prices are fin…
