Crypto Market Grows 1.99% in 2025 First Half Amid Global Volatility
The crypto market demonstrated modest growth of 1.99% in the first half of 2025, following an explosive rise of 96.2% in 2024. This moderate performance was attributed to a correction in the first quarter, which saw an 18.61% decline, followed by a recovery in the second quarter with a 25.32% increase. The global economy during this period was marked by a “great divergence,” with key players adopting different monetary policies, creating a volatile environment for crypto assets.
Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, showed resilience amidst global volatility, with a year-to-date return of +13%. This performance outpaced most traditional assets, and Bitcoin’s market capitalization held above $2 trillion for most of the half year, making it…