After reaching a record of $3.8 trillion on January 18, shortly before Donald Trump was sworn in, the cryptocurrency market faltered in the first quarter of 2025, losing 18.6% of its value to conclude at $2.8 trillion. A decline in investor interest was shown by the 27.3% decrease in trading volumes, which averaged $146 billion per day. Bitcoin’s dominance rose toward the 60% level as altcoins recorded severe losses. Ethereum lost 2024 gains as it fell 45.3%. These changes paved the way for a quarter filled with breathtaking peaks, destructive hacks, and daring regulatory actions.