2025 Crypto Year-End: Historic Policy Wins Meet a Market Reality Check
2025 was a landmark year for crypto policy with the GENIUS Act becoming law. However, market prices like Bitcoin at $87,000 show a decoupling from regulatory wins. Explore the year-end review.
The crypto landscape shifted permanently this year. 2025 marked a watershed moment as the first major piece of crypto legislation in U.S. history became law, yet investors' portfolios didn't necessarily reflect this newfound legitimacy.
The Shift from Enforcement to Legislation
According to CoinDesk, federal regulators significantly pulled back on enforcement actions against crypto firms this year. The SEC dismissed the vast majority of cases it had pursued in 2024, including long-standing battles with industry giants like Coinbase and Binance. This pivot suggests a transition toward a more structured regulatory environment.
The Great Decoupling: Usage vs. Price
Despite the regulatory clarity, Bitcoin recently slipped below $87,000 following a post-Christmas slide. Most large-cap Layer-1 tokens finished the year with flat or negative returns, even as network TVL (Total Value Locked) and usage metrics reached new heights. This decoupling highlights a market struggling to price assets in a post-hype, regulated era.
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