Structural Transformation of the Crypto Asset Market through the Entry of Institutional Investors and Clarification of Regulations from Achieving $1 Trillion in Realized Market Capitalization to XRP's Highest Price

Introduction The overall crypto asset market is booming, with Bitcoin's realized market capitalization surpassing $1 trillion for the first time in history and Ripple (XRP) reaching its highest price in 7.5 years. At the same time, the regulatory environment for crypto assets in the U.S. has changed significantly, and institutional investors are accelerating their participation. This article comprehensively analyzes these trends and discusses future market prospects. Institutional investors are in full swing: a strategic decision by Schwab Charles Schwab, one of the largest brokerage firms in the United States, has announced that it will soon launch physical trading services for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The announcement, made by company CEO Rick Wooster, symbolizes the rapidly lowering barriers between the traditional financial and crypto asset industries. Wooster explained that strong customer demand was behind the launch of the service. Many clients already own crypto ...