Blockworks' Mike Ippolito Predicts Ethereum's Resurgence, Evolution of Solana's SOL, Expanding Role of Stablecoins, and AI as Key Crypto Trends in 2025

Mike Ippolito of Blockworks sees a resurging Ethereum ETH/USD, an evolution for Solana's SOL/USD and the expanding role of stablecoins and AI as key trends in crypto in 2025.

Blockworks’ Mike Ippolito has shared his crypto outlook for 2025, highlighting a resurgent Ethereum, an evolving Solana and the expanding role of stablecoins and AI.

The U.S. will lead the global crypto scene with domestic conferences outpacing Asian counterparts. Ethereum dissenters will decrease.

Minimal scaling efforts for Ethereum Layer-1; stablecoins will outnumber ETH 2:1 on Layer-2 solutions.

Solana’s cycle to continue, with inflation concerns leading to changes in issuance policy.

Crypto VC funding to reach $20-$25 billion, with multiple raises exceeding $50-$100 million.

Layer-1 blockchains like Sui and Hyperliquid will be the fastest-growing chains; Robinhood to rival Coinbase as the top U.S. crypto exchange by year-end.

Cryptocurrency holders are increasing for the top coins, according to Santiment data. Bitcoin saw a 27% spike, while Ethereum posted a 47% increase. Tether and XRP registered a 66% and 28% surge, respectively.

In another post, the data firm showed a sharp sentiment shift from bullish to bearish, with altcoin market caps declining and attention returning to Bitcoin.

This crowd-driven fear may create opportunities for patient traders to capitalize on market pessimism.