120% growth! Bitcoin outperformed most asset classes last year — will the momentum sustain for cryptos in 2025?

Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, demonstrated 120 per cent growth in 2024, outperforming most asset classes. With Bitcoin now broadly adopted by a broad spectrum of institutions — adding university endowment funds to the list this year — allocations are likely to increase, strengthening Bitcoin dominance, stabilizing spot movements, and shifting volatility dynamics closer to equities.” Vishal Sacheendran, Head of Regional Markets, Binance, told Livemint that the Bitcoin growth is “impressive,” adding that 2024 has been “transformative for the industry as a whole.” Looking ahead to 2025, Sacheendran noted that the focus will be on “increasing knowledge and trust within the crypto community, fostering stronger collaborations with authorities, and enhancing blockchain utility to address real-world challenges. The future of crypto is about more than just trading; it’s about building a decentralized, inclusive, and innovative digital ecosystem.” He also expressed optimism for India's role in the sector: “We are hopeful that in 2025, India will take the lead in forming progressive and comprehensive crypto regulations.” that the Bitcoin growth is “impressive,” adding that 2024 has been “transformative for the industry as a whole.” Looking ahead to 2025, Sacheendran noted that the focus will be on “increasing knowledge and trust within the crypto community, fostering stronger collaborations with authorities, and enhancing blockchain utility to address real-world challenges. The future of crypto is about more than just trading; it’s about building a decentralized, inclusive, and innovative digital ecosystem.” He also expressed optimism for India's role in the sector: “We are hopeful that in 2025, India will take the lead in forming progressive and comprehensive crypto regulations.” Sumit Gupta, co-founder, CoinDCX, told Livemint that the crypto sector is entering a crucial stage, “driven by enhanced regulatory clarity, increased institutional involvement, and advancements in technology.” He added, “As we approach 2025, the maturity of the market is becoming apparent. Avinash Shekhar, co-founder & CEO, Pi42 told Livemint that the crypto market is “ready for a transformation in 2025 as it heads into unprecedented achievements under the leadership of Bitcoin,” adding that while the sector navigates a ‘supercycle’, “caution, patience, and careful positioning will pay in what will become a year to remember.” that the crypto market is “ready for a transformation in 2025 as it heads into unprecedented achievements under the leadership of Bitcoin,” adding that while the sector navigates a ‘supercycle’, “caution, patience, and careful positioning will pay in what will become a year to remember.” Himanshu Maradiya, Chairman and Founder, CIFDAQ, told Livemint that 2025 will be the year crypto “steps out of the shadows, driven by institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and breakthrough advancements in scalability.” He added that he believes crypto is poised to go mainstream as a transformative asset class.