Bitcoin's market dominance surged to 59% with the launch of Bitcoin ETFs and institutional investments exceeding $10 billion.Memecoins experienced a massive surge, adding $100 billion in market cap, with Dogecoin and Pepe showing significant growth.Ethereum faced an identity crisis as transaction fees reduced ETH burning, prompting a shift in activity to emerging networks.DeFi made a comeback with total value locked reaching $150 billion and increased trust in the sector due to lower hack losses.Innovations such as restaking protocols and new earning opportunities reshaped the crypto landscape in 2024.