With 2025 in its first weeks, the trajectory of the crypto industry is still uncertain, and BitPinas reached out to local industry leaders to learn what they look forward to in the year ahead.
What’s the significance: Knowing the expectations of local key opinion leaders helps the web3 community anticipate trends, identify investment opportunities, and make informed strategic decisions to navigate and capitalize on the evolving crypto landscape in the year ahead.
What Industry Leaders Look Forward to in 2025?
Harry Santos, the Senior Manager for Brand and Partnerships of local crypto exchange PDAX, expressed that for this year, he is expecting the continuation of the market’s bull run, the rise of successful local projects, increased crypto adoption in the Philippines, and further improvement in the application of AI in blockchain, and vice versa:
“I’m looking forward for the bull run to continue, for more successful local projects, and for more crypto adoption for Filipinos. Also, I’m looking forward to more onchain use cases and innovations in the intersection of AI and blockchain.”
Paul Soliman, the Chief Executive Officer of Bayanichain, the developer of the Government-utilized Prismo blockchain, said he is looking forward to developments in real-world assets (RWAs), AI agents’ cryptocurrencies, and practical applications of blockchain:
“We keep an eye on developments in RWAs, AI Agent Cryptocurrencies, and practical applications like PRSM.”
Miguel Cuneta, the Co-Founder and the Chief Community Officer of licensed virtual asset service provider (VASP) Satoshi Citadel Industries, shared that he is eyeing to witness increased ETF inflows for $BTC, continuous institutional adoption, and Bitcoin’s reaching new all-time highs, its role in renewable energy, and integration into retail portfolios.
Paolo Dioquino, the Growth Lead for yield tokenization protocol Pendle, is expecting innovations like smart wallets, chain abstraction, and AI to improve user experiences and enhance accessibility in crypto starting 2025.
Joniel “JB” Bon, the Founder of the gaming guild NFTXStreet, mentioned full AI integration in daily work, advancements in gaming guilds, esports, and community events, and web3 onboarding through gaming cafés are the must-see things in 2025:
“The narrative around AI is well-established in 2025, and I hope we can fully integrate it into our daily work routines. In gaming, I envision a future where gaming guilds excel more in areas like esports, leaderboards, and community IRL events. Additionally, I’d love to see gaming cafés that incorporate web3 onboarding elements, bridging the gap between traditional gaming and the decentralized digital economy.”
Aldrin Jay Fuentes, a Representative from the CoinEx Community, wishes regulatory clarity to shed light on how governments will regulate crypto assets globally.
Ray Youseff, the Chief Executive Officer of peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform NoOnes, expects crypto and P2P technologies to go mainstream, transforming Pan-African trade by creating wealth and jobs across the Global South:
“Crypto and peer-to-peer are about to go mainstream, and it’s going to set Pan-African trade on fire—creating massive wealth and countless jobs, especially across the Global South.
But here’s the game-changer: NoOnes is dropping a blockchain and a real-deal coin in 2025. This isn’t just another token— it’ll be distributed to our users, building insane wealth for those in the NoOnes ecosystem who believe in us. The future isn’t just bright— it’s explosive. Let’s make history.”
Gillian Pua, the Chief of Staff of Sovrun, awaits a major evolution in web3 gaming with the release of diverse blockchain games. He noted that the games will revolutionize the gaming industry through player-driven economies, decentralized content creation, and AI-powered adaptive gameplay:
“The release of blockchain games in 2025, spanning various genres and years of development, signals a major evolution in Web3 gaming. These games not only explore diverse gameplay experiences but also push the boundaries of blockchain’s utility, introducing player-driven economies, decentralized content creation, and community-led innovation. As these integrations advance, they pave the way for groundbreaking use cases like AI agents that leverage on-chain data to enable intelligent, adaptive gameplay – demonstrating the transformative potential of blockchain in reshaping the gaming industry.”
Joseph Lejarde, the Founder of Whizkid Academy, anticipates how macroeconomic factors, such as interest rate movements, reinflation narratives, and fiscal policies, will shape the cryptocurrency markets.
Moreover: In his keynote speech at the Bicol Blockchain Conference 2024 last December, Luis Buenaventura, Head of GCrypto and Assistant Vice President at GCash, discussed his expectation that while the cyclical nature of cryptocurrency markets could foster growth in 2025, caution is advised.
On the other hand: BitPinas also recently asked the local crypto community what they want local exchanges to prioritize in 2025. Their 2025 wishlist are:
- Lower fees to make crypto more accessible, especially for lower-income users.
- Faster token listings to keep up with market demand.
- Human support with decision-making authority, rather than automated responses.
- Error accountability and compensation for platform mistakes.
- Access to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) for more secure and transparent trading.
- Increased crypto-related initiatives and activities in rural areas.
Worth reading: Before 2024 ended, global industry leaders and analysts predicted Bitcoin’s price could range from $150,000 to over $1 million by the end of 2025.
- They noted that the surge would be driven by institutional adoption, regulatory changes, and market trends, although caution is advised due to the market’s inherent volatility.
This article is published on BitPinas: Local Industry Leaders Share 2025 Crypto Outlook
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