The biggest winners from the crypto industry’s triumphant 2025
The crypto industry has emerged triumphant in the first half of 2025.
Investors kicked off the year optimistic about the Trump administration’s crypto-friendly stance, including talk of a strategic bitcoin reserve. But enthusiasm wavered early on, after the launch of Trump- and Melania-themed meme coins stirred controversy during a pivotal time for the crypto world.
Momentum returned with the appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC chair and the introduction of a dedicated crypto czar, helping push bitcoin to record highs just below $112,000.
A sharp sell-off followed Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” tariffs, briefly cooling sentiment. But as June closes with stocks at record levels, crypto has reasserted itself as a…
