The cryptocurrency market began in 2025 with a forceful rush, reaching the top of USD 3.76 trillion on January 7.

This growth was powered by Pro-Crypto policy from the US government, including discussions on the national cryptographic reserve, Stablecoin regulations and tax incentives regarding digital assets.

However, the market faced the deterioration of the economic situation in the later month, caused by the breakthrough of Ai Deepseek, which led to concern about the overcoming American technology and a wider market correction.

Despite these fluctuations, several main cryptocurrencies recorded forceful profits, while others recorded decreases due to a change in the liquidity and mood of investors.

The best and worse resources

• Robust contractors:

  • XRP (+47.8%): increased network activity increased decentralized replacement (DEX).
  • Solana (SOL, +24.7%): Dex rotation volume and Memecoin speculation have increased.
  • Bitcoin (BTC, +11.7%): Institutional interest increased among the discussions on the inclusion of Bitcoin in national reserves.
  • Chain (link, +9.6%): The adoption of Oracle services has increased in many blockchain networks.

• Worse results:

  • Ethereum (ETH, -8.2%): Fleed flows into the growing Defi Solana ecosystem influenced the results of ETH.
  • Avalanche (Avax, -9.3%): Increased low -term pressure of the seller contributed to the bear.
  • BNB (-3.57%) and TRX (-6.26%): Investors favored assets of higher height, such as Solana.

Institutional and cryptographic ETFS

One of the most significant achievements in February is the growing interest in commercial funds (ETF) in cryptocurrencies outside Bitcoin and Ethereum.

After the departure of the former chairman of SEC, Gary Gensler, 47 vigorous ETF applications appeared, covering 16 different categories of assets. According to the potential approval of ETF Solana, XRP and Dogecoin Spot, can lead to a significant influx of capital to the market Binance research.

Continuous domination of salty in DEFI and DEX trade

The rapid raise of salted in decentralized finances (DEFs) and the volume of Dex trade remains a key trend to watch. For four consecutive months, Solana overtook Ethereum in Dex activity, marking a significant change in the Defi landscape.

Only in January Dexs from Solana registered over $ 258 billion of a commercial volume, more than $ 200% higher than $ 86 billion Ethereum, according to Crypto Street.

This growth was largely powered by memecoin speculations, and tokens such as $ Trump and $ Melania generate billions of commercial volume. In addition to Memecoins, DEFI platforms, such as Jupiter, Raydium and Pump.Fun, have recorded forceful commitment, strengthening the position of salty as a leader in the Defi space.

Cryptographic market trends in February: institutional growth, artificial intelligence and DEFs

Regulatory development and market moods

February will be shaped by ongoing American regulatory discussions on Stablecouins and tax policy. Legislators are currently debating up-to-date compliance requirements for Stablecoin issuers and potential tax exemptions for digital assets issued by the USA. These political decisions can affect investors’ behavior and long -term market stability.

In addition, the US treasure introduced up-to-date regulations focused on the DEFI platforms, classifying some as brokers if they offer commercial services.

While care brokers must comply with this year, the DeFI platforms have until 2027 to meet up-to-date standards. This change can change the way decentralized platforms work and determine future adoption trends.