Learn how to swap crypto and bridge crypto better in 2025 with Symbiosis, Uniswap v4’s efficient hooks, and grief-free atomic swaps. We are well past the halfway mark of 2025, and crypto swaps are everywhere. But is that just hype, or does the data back it up? And what exactly is a crypto swap, and how does it differ from bridging or exchanging? In Q2 2025, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) saw a huge 25.3% jump in spot trading volume, hitting over $876 billion. Around the same time, centralized exchanges (CEXs) dropped almost 28%, ending the quarter at $3.9 trillion. A clear trend can be uncovered here: More people are choosing direct crypto swaps over the traditional “sell to fiat, then buy again” method. Read more
Bitwise projects Bitcoin price to trade near $1.3 million by 2035, citing institutional demand, scarce supply and macroeconomic pressures. Key takeaways: Bitwise forecasts Bitcoin price to reach $1.3 million by 2035, projecting 28.3% annualized returns that outpace traditional assets. Institutional investors dominate Bitcoin demand, with corporate holdings surging and Strategy leading in accumulation. Read more
Altseason signals and $3 billion in new Solana treasury demand strengthen SOL’s bullish case, with $300 emerging as the next key technical target. Key takeaways: Past SOL/BTC golden crosses preceded 1,000% rallies in the SOL/USD pair. Altseason backdrop and nearly $3 billion in new treasury buys boost Solana’s upside case. Read more
In this Cointelegraph video, we explore the comeback of crypto lending in 2025 — what’s changed since the 2022 collapse, and whether the risks are still the same. Bitcoin’s price has soared since many investors first entered the market, leaving holders with a tough question: Should you sell now, or keep holding for the future? For some, selling could mean finally realizing profits and turning digital wealth into real-world rewards. For others, it raises the fear of missing out on even greater gains if Bitcoin (BTC) climbs higher. That tension is driving renewed interest in an idea that was both popular and controversial in the last bull market: crypto lending. At its core, crypto lending offers a way to unlock cash without selling your Bitcoin, thereby holding onto the asset you believe in. Read more