A new report published by Blockchain Research outlines growth scenarios for the cryptocurrency sector until 2035.
73% of analysts predict a significant expansion of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple, with potentially disruptive consequences for the entire financial system.
Already in 2024, the transaction volume increased by 45% compared to the previous year: a clear signal of the historical moment that cryptocurrencies are experiencing.
The 72% of experts consider the entry of institutional investors as a crucial phase for the maturation of the sector. The entry of Coinbase into the S&P 500 (May 2025) was a powerful signal for the entire ecosystem. Source: S&P Dow Jones Indices
According to the EU Blockchain Observatory Report 2024, 52% of analysts believe that it is difficult to regulate decentralized protocols like Polymarket. Instead, more room for intervention is seen on centralized exchanges and access interfaces.
A recent Chainalysis survey reveals that 68% of analysts expect longer-lasting expansion phases. The growth seems increasingly linked to structural factors such as the entry of institutional investors (+35% YoY) and less to cyclicality.
The TVL (Total Value Locked) of DeFi platforms on Ethereum has surpassed 80 billion dollars in 2024, with a +25% compared to 2023. Source: DeFi Pulse
According to Forbes, XRP is capable of reducing cross-border payment costs by up to 40%. Its partnerships with central banks and experiments with national digital currencies are increasingly numerous.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple are projected towards a future of expansion and transformation. But the direction will depend on:
