Recently, many friends have asked me: "What will the crypto market look like in 2025? Can mainstream coins still be bought?" To be honest, every time I am asked this question, I want to say: Stop being fixated on mainstream coins! It’s not that mainstream coins are bad, but the "golden profit period" for mainstream coins has passed. Future opportunities will not be in mainstream coins, but in some niche segments. However, I must remind you: although these directions may hold opportunities, the risks can be even more deadly. Today, I will discuss in detail the trend predictions for the crypto market in 2025, and how ordinary people should position themselves.
My core viewpoint: The crypto market will enter an era of 'niche competition' in 2025, where mainstream coins will maintain volatile trends, making significant breakthroughs difficult. However, some niche sectors with technological innovation and real application scenarios may become the 'new favorites' in the market. But be aware, the risks in niche sectors are much higher than those of mainstream coins; ordinary people must be cautious in their investments and avoid blindly following trends.
First, let’s get to the point: the 3 sub-sectors to watch in 2025, along with corresponding risk warnings: The first direction is 'Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 2.0'. DeFi experienced a surge in 2020 but gradually cooled down due to security vulnerabilities, insufficient liquidity, and poor user experience. DeFi 2.0 optimizes on the original foundation to address these pain points, such as introducing better risk control mechanisms, enhancing liquidity, and improving user experience. I believe DeFi 2.0 may become an important trend in 2025.
However, the risks are also apparent: Most DeFi 2.0 projects are still in their early stages, with immature technology and security vulnerabilities; many DeFi 2.0 projects are based on new public chains, and the ecosystems of these public chains are not yet fully developed, which may impact project development. My investment suggestion: Choose DeFi 2.0 projects with strong technical teams, available audit reports, and a preliminary formed ecosystem, and do not exceed 10% of total funds in your investment.
The second direction is 'Web3.0 application implementation'. Web3.0 is the development direction of the future internet, and cryptographic technology is its core support. In 2025, as technology continues to mature, there may be more Web3.0 applications implemented, such as Web3.0 social platforms, Web3.0 games, and Web3.0 e-commerce. Once these applications are implemented, they could bring enormous market opportunities.
Corresponding risks: The implementation of Web3.0 applications is very challenging, requiring solutions to technical issues, user habits, regulatory matters, and other aspects; many Web3.0 applications are still in the conceptual stage with no actual users or revenue, posing high investment risks. My investment suggestion: Focus on Web3.0 application projects that already have a certain user base and a clear business model, and track the project’s progress over the long term without investing blindly.
The third direction is 'Green cryptographic technology'. With the growing global emphasis on environmental protection, the 'high energy consumption' issue in the crypto industry is receiving increasing attention. Many countries have introduced relevant policies to restrict high-energy consumption crypto mining. Therefore, green cryptographic technologies, such as low-energy consensus mechanisms and green mining technologies, may become future development trends.
Risk warning: Green cryptographic technology is still in the exploratory stage, with immature technology and significant commercialization challenges; the uncertainty of related policies can also greatly impact project development. My investment suggestion: Choose green cryptographic technology projects that have core technologies, policy support, and clear commercialization paths, and limit your investment to within 5% to leverage small amounts effectively.
In addition to these 3 directions, I want to remind everyone: The regulatory environment for the crypto market in 2025 may become stricter, which is a common risk all crypto projects will face. Therefore, when making investments, it is essential to choose projects that have good compliance and meet regulatory requirements to avoid losses due to policy risks.
Finally, let me be honest with everyone: The crypto market in 2025 is a mix of opportunities and risks. Ordinary people wishing to make money must abandon the fantasy of 'getting rich overnight' and diligently study projects while managing risks. Avoid blindly following trends and don't go all in with your investments. Follow me@链上标哥 to stay on track!
