Kaiko Research’s Top 10 Charts of 2025

Year in Review

Macro

01/12/2025

What tokens broke new ground
How European regulation impacted markets
Hacks, liquidation events, and more

kaiko research top 10 charts of 2025

2025 was a big year for crypto, and despite many positives and record highs, we face the final few week’s of the year in the doldrums. Prices are down and morale is exponentially worse as gains have been completely wiped out, but beyond the returns there’s still some highlights to hold on to.

We cover the highs, the lows, and the outlook in this week’s Data Debrief, read the full report now on the Kaiko App.

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Indices

06/01/2026 Data Debrief
The Rise and Repricing of Digital Asset Treasuries
As digital assets mature and market structure deepens, corporate and institutional crypto holdings are being reclassified from speculative bets to managed treasuries. Instead of sitting passively on balance sheets, these positions are increasingly treated as a distinct asset pool, with dedicated strategies for liquidity, risk, and yield.

Written by Laurens Fraussen
Derivatives

29/12/2025 Data Debrief
Santa Rallies, Cycles, and Year-End Reflections for Bitcoin
As markets approach the end of the year, Bitcoin finds itself at a familiar crossroads, caught between cyclical behavior and a steadily developing market. While year-end seasonality has historically played a role in shaping price action, recent data suggests that cyclical drivers are increasingly dominant.

Written by Laurens Fraussen
Derivatives

22/12/2025 Data Debrief
Crypto in 2026, What Breaks, What Scales, What Consolidates
Crypto markets enter 2026 in a markedly different position than in prior cycle transitions. Rather than resetting after a speculative peak, the market appears to be progressing through a phase of institutional consolidation.

Written by Thomas Probst
Year in Review

01/12/2025 Data Debrief
Kaiko Research's Top 10 Charts of 2025
In this report, we look back on 2025 and the key forces that shaped markets. From BTC record highs and fleeting altcoin rallies to major liquidation events and evolving regulation, we examine what shaped a seminal year for crypto.

Written by Adam Morgan McCarthy