Crypto got everything it wanted in 2024
Crypto was once a fringe sideshow for the investing public, a concern for D.C. policymakers and a subject of ridicule for top Wall Street figures.
That changed in 2024.
Digital assets such as bitcoin (BTC-USD) can now be owned and traded by regular Americans like a stock. Some of the biggest players on Wall Street are hailing it as a wise investment. And an incoming administration in Washington, D.C., is promising major legislative changes to support the industry.
Crypto’s widespread acceptance translated into major gains for investors who were along for the ride.
Those holding bitcoin are up 130% since the beginning of the year as the price of the world’s largest cryptocurrency set new records and surged past $100,000 following…
