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Increased institutional involvement: More banks, hedge funds, and corporations are entering the crypto space, bringing legitimacy and stability.
Regulatory clarity: Governments worldwide are working on clearer regulations. Stricter rules could either slow down growth or make crypto more mainstream.
2. Bitcoin & Ethereum Dominance
Bitcoin (BTC): Continues to be seen as "digital gold" and a hedge against inflation.
Ethereum (ETH): With Ethereum 2.0 upgrades, it remains the leader in smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
Other layer-1 blockchains (Solana, Avalanche, etc.) are competing for market share.