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In this recap, we’ll cover the key events of February that are shaping the future of the crypto market. How did Trump’s policies lead to the largest liquidations? Why were North Korean hackers able to steal $1.5 billion? And what’s the real difference between memecoins and the rug pulls orchestrated in LIBRA, CAR, and other coins?

In this recap, we dive deep into January’s crypto market trends, providing insights on pivotal shifts and emerging patterns. It offers a fresh perspective on the market's direction, helping you understand where the opportunities lie and which narratives are fading. Whether you're tracking Ethereum's struggles, Solana’s dominance, or the impact of the $TRUMP token, this recap will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape and make informed decisions moving forward.

This research delves into crypto fundraising data for 2024, offering insights into which prominent projects and narratives are likely to dominate the landscape in 2025.

The year 2024 marked a turning point for the cryptocurrency market, propelled by historic events such as global regulatory reforms, the Bitcoin halving, and BTC surpassing $100,000 for the first time. Key metrics further underscored this transformation, with Bitcoin breaking into the top three by TVL and Solana consistently outperforming Ethereum in monthly DEX volumes. These developments hint at the trends that could shape 2025 and beyond.

In today’s article, we’ll reflect on 2024 through the lens of key events that shaped the narratives in the crypto market over the past year.

November brought waves of growth to the crypto market, highlighted by remarkable gains and a generous airdrop from Hyperliquid. Almost all investments yielded significant returns, but this also marks a time when investors should exercise caution as the market approaches peak prices, with potential for significant movements in either direction. Stay ahead of the trends—read our November recap.

October saw strong growth in cryptocurrency prices, with the market set for further gains, especially after Donald Trump's victory, expected to bring crypto-friendly policies. Bitcoin, Solana, and memecoins showed impressive growth, while Base, despite no token, performed well across key metrics. This momentum points to a promising outlook for these assets, with growth likely in the months ahead. For more, check out our October crypto recap.

Thanks to the third quarter summer 2024 will be remembered as meme coins summer as the only category of tokens which significantly flourish over this quarter. Overall, for the market this quarter gave different results, some tokens grew, some stayed flat, while others suffered dramatic downfalls. In this recap we cover the main trends and shifts in crypto space in Q3 2024.

In the third quarter, crypto fundraising remained steady at around $1 billion per month, with a slight downward trend. Activity from top-tier venture funds increased, particularly with a focus on blockchain services. For a detailed analysis of the current state of fundraising, read our quarterly crypto fundraising recap.

August was a month of frustration, not only due to falling prices but also because it lacked major project launches and compelling crypto narratives, aside from the meme-pad battles. This may signal the initial phase of a market transformation as the crypto community searches for new ways to generate profits and rethink crypto projects business models.