Institutional capital is boosting demand for Bitcoin and accelerating adoption of DeFi, stablecoins, and regulatory clarity in the digital asset landscape.
Bitcoin remains the anchor of institutional demand, with ownership by ETFs, businesses, and governments also rising.
The combined CeFi and DeFi lending market rebounded to approximately $30 billion by Q4 2024, with DeFi's share increasing as institutional players return.
Stablecoins have emerged as a compelling use case in 2025, with a market cap of $247.24 billion, driven by institutional-grade issuers and mainstream adoption.