Crypto’s 21.72% Jump in Q2 2025 Outpaces Wall Street
The second quarter of 2025 brought a clear signal: following a rough period, cryptocurrency has regained its strength! The crypto sector achieved an impressive return of 21.72%, surpassing every significant US equity index by a significant margin.
The cryptocurrency market left US stocks far behind. As stated in 99Bitcoins’ Q2 2025 Crypto market Report released on 10 July 2025, “most US equity indices remained under 15% in quarter-to-date (QTD) returns, with the S&P 500 Information Technology sector notably rising by 18.4%; the broader S&P 500 achieved merely a 7.37% increase. Meanwhile, the crypto market outshone all with an impressive return of 21.72%.”
Notably, the digital currency sector experienced an 18% decline in Q1 2025. Thus, the rebound in Q2 marks a significant recovery. The crypto gains in the second quarter of 2025 exceed its prior year’s results, reversing a 14.44% dip from Q2 2024.
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What Factors Contributed to Crypto’s Superior Performance?
What drove Bitcoin’s dominance to a four-year peak of 63%? The growing interest from institutional investors played a crucial role. While retail investors turned their attention to altcoins, institutions concentrated on BTC.
According to the 99Bitcoins’ report, investors’ enthusiasm for crypto surged in Q2. “In April, references to blockchain in SEC filings reached an unprecedented high of 5,830, probably due to the Trump administration’s supportive stance towards crypto,” the report noted.
Additionally, the US government delivered essential regulatory clarity, enacting pivotal legislation and executive orders that broadly favor the crypto industry. The relaxation of IRS reporting mandates for DeFi platforms and eased conditions for banks engaging in crypto activities greatly enhanced trust across the market.
Following a low in March 2025, the crypto Fear and Greed index rose into “greed” territory for more than 60 days, supported by encouraging policy indicators.
Just yesterday, Bitcoin -the leading crypto asset by market value -surged past $117,000, with buyers aggressively entering today, propelling BTC ▲6.76% to a historic high of $118,409. The Fear and Greed Index from 99Bitcoins reflects a score of “67.”
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Chris Wright, Global Head of Marketing at 21Shares shared his perspective. “We anticipate that BTC ETFs will draw 50% more inflows this year compared to last year,” he stated. “This would lead to net inflows of about $55 billion in 2025, which translates to an increase of approximately $20 billion year-over-year. If this trend persists, total assets under management could nearly grow from just over $110 billion now to more than $200 billion by year-end.”
Stablecoins Take Center Stage
The Web3 sector experienced a notable increase in job opportunities for June 2025. Companies like Ripple, Arbitrum Foundation, Stellar, and Ava Labs are actively hiring for diverse positions, while OKX and Kraken are expanding their Web3 teams. “Such hiring booms are common during optimistic markets and reflect strong confidence in the industry’s growth potential,” the report noted.
However, stablecoins dominated sector-wide buyer interest. As per the report, 81% of small and medium businesses (SMBs) familiar with crypto are keen on utilizing stablecoins for routine operations.
Additionally, the number of Fortune 500 companies intending to adopt stablecoins has tripled since 2024.
Circle’s successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) -with the company’s stock price skyrocketing 168% on debut -demonstrates the appetite for and exposure to stablecoins.
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The article Crypto’s 21.72% Surge in Q2 2025 Leaves Wall Street Behind was first published on 99Bitcoins.
