In recent years, cryptocurrencies have ceased to be merely a technological curiosity or a niche bet to become one of the most talked-about asset classes in the world.
Bitcoin, launched in 2009, paved the way for an ecosystem with thousands of digital currencies, decentralized financial protocols, and new ways of interacting with money.
What once seemed distant is now part of conversations about store of value, portfolio diversification, financial innovation, and protection against inflation. From retail investors to large institutions, the crypto economy has gained space and respect.