Crypto: What Went Wrong in 2025
Everything That Could Go Wrong in Crypto… Did
This is a must-read if you’re invested in crypto, or thinking about getting in. The landscape shifted in 2025. The old playbook broke. And if you don’t understand what happened and why, you’re going to keep making the same mistakes.
This article breaks down the key events, the wisdom you need, and the landscape you’re stepping into as an investor right now. And it sets you up for what’s next.
I’m pairing this with another article dropping soon: “Bearish or Bullish: Crypto 2026” where I’ll show you what the data is saying about where we’re headed. Read this first. Position yourself second. Let’s go x
Let me bring you back to the start of 2025:
Trump was elected. Not yet inaugurated. First pro-crypto president.
Bitcoin was at a healthy $97k with positive momentum.
Talks of a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve were heating up.
Institutions like MicroStrategy and other DATs were stacking Bitcoin aggressively.
2025 was supposed to be THE altcoin year. The classic 4-year cycle. The part where crypto millionaires are made.
Everyone thought 2025 was going to be crypto’s biggest year yet.
So, what went wrong?