January 2025 Crypto Report: Trump’s Inauguration, Bitcoin’s New High, and Solana’s AI Rise
(Crypto News)-12/02/2025
This crypto report provides a comprehensive overview of the cryptocurrency market in January 2025, leveraging on-chain data to analyze key metrics across various blockchain networks. We’ll delve into price movements, market sentiment, network activity, and specific trends for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
- Donald Trump’s inauguration as the U.S. President boosted crypto sentiment, with expectations of a more favorable regulatory environment driving Bitcoin (BTC) to an all-time high of $109,000.
- Bitcoin gained 9.29% in January, and Solana (SOL) soared 22.3%, fueled by strong on-chain activity, while Ether (ETH) posted a modest 1.28% decline despite network growth.
- U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a 6.7% increase in inflows to $4.8 billion, and institutions like MicroStrategy continued aggressive Bitcoin acquisitions, signaling sustained confidence in crypto’s long-term potential.
- In contrast, U.S. spot Ether ETF inflows plummeted 95%, dropping from over $2 billion in December to just $101.15 million in January, signaling waning investor interest.
- Key events like the FOMC meeting, the SEC’s new crypto working group, and the EU’s MiCA regulations influenced market dynamics, highlighting the growing role of regulatory frameworks in shaping crypto’s future.
