In January, the major headline: Bitcoin #ETFs receive the green light.

https://x.com/Bitcoin/status/1745228405048762404

Alongside this mainstream TradFi milestone, @pumpdotfun was also launched this month, quickly leading a paradigm shift in token fair launch and distribution. This was probably a game-changing leap from #CEX to #DEX.

https://x.com/icg_io/status/1849747917487366290

In February, Bitcoin rocketed nearly 45% thanks to ETF inflows.

In March, @dogwifcoin and @Bomebookofmemes listed on Binance, kicking off 2024’s #Meme frenzy and electrifying the crypto scene.

This month, @ethereum has completed its #Dencun upgrade, significantly enhancing data storage capabilities and reducing costs for Layer 2 solutions.

The fourth Bitcoin #halving occurred in April, cutting the block reward from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC, a significant event that reduces inflation and impacts the cryptocurrency’s scarcity and market dynamics.

https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1781475493746733256

In May, the SEC approved the listing of an Ethereum ETF, making Ethereum more accessible, especially to the broader public and institutional investors.

https://x.com/JSeyff/status/1793750784624214517

June was a challenging month for Bitcoin. The price fell from the start of the month and continued to drop after Mt. Gox announced it would repay Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash nearly a decade later.

https://x.com/News_Of_Alpha/status/1805164162500190253

In July, Bitcoin’s price stabilized, while the Ethereum spot ETF saw an inflow of $100 million on its first day.

Later this month, millions of crypto enthusiasts tuned in to watch Donald Trump’s speech at the Nashville Bitcoin Conference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRQZAOK24IQ

In August, @durov, the founder of @telegram, found himself in French police custody. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin market remained tense, hitting a 6-month low as everyone anticipated the next development.

This month, the @Ripple and SEC lawsuit concluded, resulting in Ripple not being classified as a security but fined $125 million.

https://assets.bwbx.io/documents/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/rJNLMaU6isRA/v0

In September, for the first time since the onset of the Covid pandemic, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point.

AI memes took the spotlight in October. In early October, @truth_terminal introduced \(GOAT, which rapidly soared to an FDV of over 500 million. This launch of \)GOAT signifies the inaugural fusion of AI and blockchain, capturing immense attention and investment from retails.

In November, @realDonaldTrump took office as the first U.S. president with a supportive stance on crypto. This marked a turning point for the market.

https://x.com/Thecryptolord_/status/1854295932205986193

Regulatory tokens such as \(XRP and #memes like \)DOGE, \(ACT and \)PNUT gaining traction, and Bitcoin setting record-breaking highs time after time, sparking a fresh bull market.

With 2024 winding down, Bitcoin price soared above $100k, reaching unprecedented peaks. VC tokens are on the rise, while AI memes have regained popularity. Meanwhile, @HyperliquidX is emerging as a formidable contender to Binance amid scrutiny of the latter’s listing strategies.

#2025 is almost here. What are your predictions for the upcoming year’s crypto market?