Citi: Stablecoin Adoption and ETFs to Drive Cryptocurrency Performance in 2025

On December 27, it was reported that continued adoption of stablecoin and cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will drive cryptocurrency performance in 2025, according to a December 26 research note from Citi. Crypto ETF inflows, on-chain activity, and stablecoin use all surged after Donald Trump won the U.S. election in November, and these metrics are expected to remain high heading into the new year, Citi said.