2025’s Top 10 Trading Trends: Crypto Dominates the Future of Finance!
- Research firm Coalition Greenwich reports that a staggering 80% of trends are tied to crypto.
- There’s a sizzling romance brewing between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi).
- Expect crypto ETFs and nimble competitors to continue shaking things up in 2025.
Crypto is making waves in the world of mainstream finance.
That’s the headline from a compelling new report by the financial analytics powerhouse, Coalition Greenwich. Their analysts have pinpointed 10 game-changing trading trends for 2025—each one with a distinct crypto flair.
Let’s dive into the trends that are reshaping the financial landscape this year.
1. The ETF surge is set to gain even more momentum.
2. “Smart and swift” strategies are the keys to generating alpha.
3. The matchmaking of buyers and sellers is evolving into a more complex yet efficient process.
4. The pressure from innovative newcomers on established firms is unyielding.
5. The landscape of U.S. regulations is becoming increasingly unpredictable.
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6. Innovation in derivatives markets is hotter than ever.
7. The hunger for market data remains insatiable.
8. Repo clearing is igniting innovation and competition.
9. The love story between TradFi and DeFi intensifies.
10. Investments in operations and compliance technology are on the rise.
ETFs
First up, let’s talk about the ETF revolution that’s set to explode.
“Asset managers and investors are realizing that ETFs are the ultimate distribution tool for nearly everything,” including Bitcoin and Ethereum, state the analysts.
They predict that crypto ETFs will keep snatching market share. Bitcoin ETFs currently hold 6% of Bitcoin’s entire supply of 21 million, and their impact is poised to grow even larger in 2025.
Incumbent Threat
According to the Coalition Greenwich report, trend number four emphasizes that “agile newcomers” will continue to shake up traditional financial institutions.
In November, neobank Revolut made waves by launching its crypto exchange across 30 new European markets, while trading platforms like Robinhood are ready to capitalize on opportunities arising from a potential Trump presidency.
DeFi Overlap
The report also indicates that we’re going to see a bigger merge between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Analysts believe this bond will only strengthen as we move through 2025.
“The tables have turned: TradFi firms are now providing access to TradFi assets through DeFi mechanisms,” Coalition Greenwich elaborates on trend number nine.
This “love affair” is just getting started, according to analysts. Early signs are already visible.
A hedge fund portfolio manager shared insights with DL News, revealing their team is starting to exploit differences in assets between Solana and Ethereum ecosystems.
However, the insider expressed caution at the thought of traditional institutions heavily investing in crypto.
“It’s so unregulated that I can’t see a regulated institution genuinely diving into DeFi,” said the portfolio manager, who preferred to stay anonymous while discussing internal strategies.
Those who are experimenting are likely “chasing yield.”
Yet, they’re not going directly to native platforms. Instead, they’re most likely using third-party services that have underlying exposure to DeFi, the manager pointed out.
Options
Traders are increasingly obsessed with Bitcoin options—a trend that’s only going to accelerate.
By the end of 2025, Bitcoin options reached a staggering $14 billion in volume, with most traders signaling a bullish outlook.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg, according to Coalition Greenwich’s sixth trend.
With Trump’s anticipated pro-crypto regulatory environment, we can expect an influx of crypto-related ETFs.
That said, Coalition Greenwich added a note of caution: 2025 may be a wild ride.
“The coming year is arguably the most unpredictable since the onset of the pandemic.”
Pedro Solimano is a markets correspondent based in Buenos Aires. Have a hot tip? Reach out at [email protected].
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