
Crypto’s real-world adoption in 2025 and what builders should expect in 2026
2025 was a year of major shifts for crypto and not just in headlines, but in what actually matters for builders: fundamentals, real-world use cases and…
S1E50 • Jan 10, 2025 • 19m
In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we mark the one-year anniversary of the spot Bitcoin ETF approvals from the SEC with an in-depth review of their impact and potential.
Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s EU reporter and head of podcasts, is joined by James Seyffart, ETF research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence; Ray Salmond, Cointelegraph’s head of markets; Gareth Jenkinson, Cointelegraph’s managing editor; and James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares. Together, they explore the key milestones of spot Bitcoin ETFs since their approval, their influence on crypto markets and what the ETF landscape might look like in 2025.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the world of crypto ETFs, this episode delivers expert insights and predictions you won’t want to miss.
This episode was hosted by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis and produced by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.
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