Presto Research's latest report highlighted that analysts also predict that Solana could reach $1,000 in 2025 thanks to network growth and strong technology.
The Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill has enhanced the cryptocurrency’s potential as a geopolitical asset.
The crypto industry surged significantly in 2024, delivering a high performance that could shape its future. Investors are now looking ahead to 2025 with
predictions of Bitcoin hitting $210,000, Solana reaching $1,000, and
institutional adoption transforming the industry.
The influence of U.S. policy remains significant, with
a shift toward more favorable crypto regulation following the Republican
electoral sweep. The market also witnessed
the surprising dominance of meme coins this year.
Bitcoin’s Geopolitical Role
According to the latest report by Presto Research, the introduction of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill
further set the stage for the digital asset’s geopolitical role. Analysts now consider scenarios in which nation-states hold BTC as a strategic asset.
Meanwhile, meme coins became a defining theme of 2024, spurred by
growing disillusionment with VC-backed projects. Retail investors turned to meme coins like PEPE and DOGE, viewing them as a fairer playing field due to
their lower inflation and transparent supply.
Source: Presto Research
While meme coins are often criticized for their lack of
utility, their performance signaled a key shift in market sentiment. Investors
rejected hype-driven VC launches in favor of assets that resonated with
community-led movements.
Stablecoins rebounded strongly in 2024, with their
aggregate market cap surging to $200 billion. Analysts predict this figure will
climb to $300 billion in 2025, cementing stablecoins as the blockchain’s most
successful application. The momentum seen in 2024 has sparked bold predictions
for 2025.
The research report noted that analysts foresee Bitcoin climbing to $210,000, driven by the MVRV ratio, a valuation metric that measures market value against realized value. Broader corporate adoption, led by MicroStrategy’s
success and improved accounting rules, could also drive BTC’s ascent.
Meanwhile, Solana’s institutional adoption and network
growth have positioned it for explosive gains. Analysts predict SOL could hit
$1,000 in 2025, citing the platform’s technological advancements and rising
on-chain activity. And geographically, the U.S. is poised to maintain its dominance in the
crypto market, fueled by a crypto-friendly political environment under the
Trump administration.
Source: Presto Research
The Rise of Crypto Indices
The rise of crypto indices could further boost mainstream adoption in 2025. Similar to the S&P 500 in equities, crypto
indexes are expected to provide diversified exposure to investors. These
products will simplify entry for new investors, offering sector-based baskets
that capture specific market themes.
The potential for major crypto firms like Circle,
Ripple, and Kraken to go public in 2025 could signal a new phase of growth.
IPOs would increase the industry's transparency and attract
institutional investors looking for legitimate, regulated entry points.
On-chain activity surged in 2024 as users became
increasingly wary of centralized exchanges following the FTX collapse. Improved
user experience across wallets, trading platforms, and bots also accelerated
adoption.
The crypto industry surged significantly in 2024, delivering a high performance that could shape its future. Investors are now looking ahead to 2025 with
predictions of Bitcoin hitting $210,000, Solana reaching $1,000, and
institutional adoption transforming the industry.
The influence of U.S. policy remains significant, with
a shift toward more favorable crypto regulation following the Republican
electoral sweep. The market also witnessed
the surprising dominance of meme coins this year.
Bitcoin’s Geopolitical Role
According to the latest report by Presto Research, the introduction of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill
further set the stage for the digital asset’s geopolitical role. Analysts now consider scenarios in which nation-states hold BTC as a strategic asset.
Meanwhile, meme coins became a defining theme of 2024, spurred by
growing disillusionment with VC-backed projects. Retail investors turned to meme coins like PEPE and DOGE, viewing them as a fairer playing field due to
their lower inflation and transparent supply.
Source: Presto Research
While meme coins are often criticized for their lack of
utility, their performance signaled a key shift in market sentiment. Investors
rejected hype-driven VC launches in favor of assets that resonated with
community-led movements.
Stablecoins rebounded strongly in 2024, with their
aggregate market cap surging to $200 billion. Analysts predict this figure will
climb to $300 billion in 2025, cementing stablecoins as the blockchain’s most
successful application. The momentum seen in 2024 has sparked bold predictions
for 2025.
The research report noted that analysts foresee Bitcoin climbing to $210,000, driven by the MVRV ratio, a valuation metric that measures market value against realized value. Broader corporate adoption, led by MicroStrategy’s
success and improved accounting rules, could also drive BTC’s ascent.
Meanwhile, Solana’s institutional adoption and network
growth have positioned it for explosive gains. Analysts predict SOL could hit
$1,000 in 2025, citing the platform’s technological advancements and rising
on-chain activity. And geographically, the U.S. is poised to maintain its dominance in the
crypto market, fueled by a crypto-friendly political environment under the
Trump administration.
Source: Presto Research
The Rise of Crypto Indices
The rise of crypto indices could further boost mainstream adoption in 2025. Similar to the S&P 500 in equities, crypto
indexes are expected to provide diversified exposure to investors. These
products will simplify entry for new investors, offering sector-based baskets
that capture specific market themes.
The potential for major crypto firms like Circle,
Ripple, and Kraken to go public in 2025 could signal a new phase of growth.
IPOs would increase the industry's transparency and attract
institutional investors looking for legitimate, regulated entry points.
On-chain activity surged in 2024 as users became
increasingly wary of centralized exchanges following the FTX collapse. Improved
user experience across wallets, trading platforms, and bots also accelerated
adoption.
Kraken Challenges Wall Street’s 9-to-5 Model with 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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