Big changes could be coming to Bitcoin and the wider crypto market as institutional investors prepare to put more money into digital assets.

A major event called “Crypto 2025: Breaking the Deadlock and New Birth” is scheduled for April 2025. Organized by ChainCatcher and RootData, the conference will bring together top players in the blockchain industry to tackle key problems like scalability, infrastructure gaps, and lack of regulation. The goal is to break through the current growth barriers in the crypto space and attract more large-scale investments.

Companies like Stellar and FLock.io will be involved, with a strong focus on building partnerships that can help the industry grow. The event aims to encourage global adoption of blockchain technology by making it more efficient and accessible for institutional use.

One of the big themes this year is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain. Experts believe this combo will drive the next wave of innovation in decentralized apps. According to Kevin from ChainCatcher’s Neura team, AI and blockchain together are laying the foundation for future tech.

Institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to grow. Michael Saylor compares Bitcoin’s current phase to the early days of the petrochemical industry—slow at first, but with massive potential. This shows that major players see Bitcoin as a long-term asset with strategic value.

Right now, Bitcoin is trading at $115,641.34 with a market cap of $2.30 trillion. It holds a 57.08% share of the entire cryptocurrency market, according to CoinMarketCap. Over the past 90 days, Bitcoin has risen by nearly 14%, though it dipped slightly by 0.11% in the last 24 hours. These numbers show that while Bitcoin is still adjusting, it remains strong.

Analysts from Coincu believe Bitcoin could lead to the creation of new financial tools. They expect blockchain adoption to rise as more projects focus on solving problems related to speed, scalability, and regulatory compliance.

As we head into 2025, all signs point to bigger institutional involvement, smarter tech solutions, and stronger infrastructure—setting the stage for a major leap forward in crypto.