What the second half of 2025 holds for Bitcoin and the crypto market
The first half of 2025 has been eventful for crypto. Bitcoin (BTC) price climbed around 24% during the first six months while Ethereum (ETH) lost nearly 12% of its value.
With President Donald Trump taking office in January, the U.S. approach to cryptocurrencies has shifted significantly. Several lawsuits against crypto firms initiated during the Biden administration have been dropped or resolved. And the passing of the GENIUS Act marked the first crypto legislation in the U.S.
Bitcoin also became the asset of choice amid the uncertainty of Trump’s tariffs, pushing it to an all-time high of around $112,000 in May. Institutional interest in Bitcoin and crypto has also skyrocketed, with spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) net…
