According to a ChainCatcher report, Nick Tomaino, founder of 1confirmation, posted on the X platform stating that the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies is currently $3.1 trillion (a 14% decline over the past year). However, in 2009, this figure was zero. For the crypto industry, 2025 marks the end of the easy money era: venture capital pump-and-dump schemes, meme coins, and decentralized autonomous tokens (DATs) have all failed. However, last year saw a historic milestone in the crypto industry, as products not reliant on token speculation outperformed others for the first time, such as Polymarket and stablecoins. Going forward, generating excess returns will require the development and use of such products. Three things in the crypto industry remain unchanged: 1) It is essential to recognize the nature of fraud; 2) The macro trend of declining trust in institutions and the increasing importance of the internet is real, and trustworthy neutral money presents investment opportunities; 3) Only two cryptocurrencies possess credible neutrality: Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
1confirmation Founder: Only BTC and ETH Have Credible Neutrality, Easy Money Era in Crypto Ends in 2025
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Confirmation founder Nick Tomaino said the crypto market is now worth $3.1 trillion, down 14% from a year ago. He warned the easy money era ends in 2025, with Meme coins and DATs failing. Polymarket and stablecoins led growth last year. Tomaino listed three constants: fraud detection, fading institutional trust, and rising internet value. He said only BTC and ETH have credible neutrality. The fear and greed index reflects shifting sentiment in the crypto market.
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