... institutional interest – inflows into ETH-based funds are at record levels. The immediate goal is to surpass the $4,000 threshold amidst a deflationary emission model for ETH. Tether (USDT) – ~$1, the leading stablecoin. USDT provides liquidity in the crypto market, remaining the main instrument for "parking" capital between trades. The issuer, Tether, is preparing to launch a new regulated stablecoin in the US market, underscoring the demand for reliable "digital dollars." Binance Coin (BNB) – ~$800. The token of the largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, ...

... (Premium). Paradoxically, the price of USDT could also deviate upwards—this occurs when demand surges sharply, while arbitrage opportunities are temporarily constrained. For instance, if in May 2025 there is a sharp drop in the stock market or other crypto assets, and investors rush broadly to cash dollars, a portion of them will purchase USDT as accessible digital cash. In conditions where traditional channels are overloaded, USDT may trade at a premium, say $1.005–1.01, until Tether Ltd issues sufficient new tokens to meet demand. This scenario is also unlikely (financial institutions usually provide dollar liquidity), but could occur on specific exchanges or markets with fiat restrictions....

... making the commodity easier to own. Similarly, easier access to Bitcoin via familiar financial channels is expected to fuel upward price pressure on the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s market liquidity stands to improve as well. ETFs allow investors to trade Bitcoin exposure on regulated stock exchanges. Higher trading volumes on these exchanges mean more efficient price discovery and less reliance on volatile crypto exchanges. Greater liquidity can also reduce price swings, as large transactions will have a smaller impact when markets are deeper. Moreover, as banks integrate Bitcoin ETFs, the supporting infrastructure for Bitcoin trading and custody will advance,...

... until the end of the year. Currently, there are no serious indications of a new price surge on the market, so the leading cryptocurrency's price is likely to remain relatively stable—around ~$73-78 thousand. Many analysts believe that Bitcoin will trade without sharp spikes until the end of 2025, gradually responding to macroeconomic factors and industry news. Conclusion. The crypto industry encompasses numerous segments—from investments and trading tokens to mining and blockchain solution development. All of these are influenced by the described trends. No matter how long the current downturn lasts, Gracy Chen's prediction ...

... opportunities for investors. In a transparent regulatory environment, legal risks in working with digital assets diminish. If Russia manages to establish its own cryptocurrency exchange or a similar sales mechanism, qualified investors will be able to trade cryptocurrencies within the ruble jurisdiction. This could attract new capital to the sector — from private investment funds to companies looking to diversify their assets using crypto instruments. Additionally, legal exchange channels will ease the exit from investments: converting cryptocurrency to fiat will become simpler and safer, thus increasing market liquidity. However, alongside the advantages, there are also risks. ...