2025 Crypto’s Darkest Year and the Dawn of the Institutional Era: The article contends that 2025, despite weak crypto price performance, marks a structural shift from retail speculation to institutional allocation. Data shows declining retail activity, sustained BTC ETF inflows, and institutions absorbing large-scale selling by long-term holders. Supported by growing corporate adoption and a more favorable U.S. policy environment, the author concludes that 2025 represents an institutional accumulation phase rather than a cycle peak, setting the foundation for the next phase of the market. Read more