The decentralized finance (DeFi) space is expected to see continued growth in 2025, fueled by investor interest and price uptrends in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Key catalysts for DeFi adoption in 2025 include Bitcoin staking, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and agentic artificial intelligence (AI).
Bitcoin staking allows crypto users to earn yield by staking their Bitcoin, and the sector is projected to grow significantly, possibly introducing Bitcoin staking ETFs in the future.
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, representing digital tokens backed by claims on real-world assets, is expected to experience substantial growth in 2025, driven by potential policy support.
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) projects tied to cryptocurrencies are anticipated to contribute to the transformation of the Web3 space in 2025, attracting investors to their native tokens.