The first quarter of 2025 was one of the most significant in cryptocurrency history. Bitcoin surpassed its previous all-time high, Ethereum's layer-2 ecosystem exploded in activity, and TradeZone saw record trading volumes across all markets.

Bitcoin: New All-Time High

BTC crossed $100,000 for the first time in Q1 2025, driven by ETF inflows, the post-halving supply squeeze, and growing sovereign wealth fund interest. The rally was characterised by unusually low volatility compared to previous bull cycles, suggesting deeper market maturity.

Ethereum & Layer-2 Dominance

ETH/BTC ratio recovered significantly as Ethereum's ecosystem demonstrated real utility. Layer-2 networks like Arbitrum and Optimism processed more transactions than the Ethereum mainnet itself, with fees dropping to fractions of a cent.

Top Performers on TradeZone — Q1 2025

• BTC/USDT: +87% over 90 days
• ETH/USDT: +112% over 90 days
• BNB/USDT: +64% over 90 days

What to Watch in Q2 2025

Analysts are watching the Federal Reserve's rate decision trajectory, Bitcoin ETF net flow data, and Ethereum's next upgrade for price direction clues. The macro environment remains constructive for risk assets.

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