Bitcoin's Institutional Shift - Issue #535 Tuesday, May 20th 2025 12:00AM
The Focus
Bitcoin was born from the ideal of decentralization, designed to be free from the control of governments and financial institutions. But as the cryptocurrency matures, it’s increasingly becoming a mainstream asset for corporations and governments alike.
In 2025, with President Trump’s second mandate pushing for the U.S. to adopt a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and companies like MicroStrategy continuing to increase their Bitcoin holdings, the landscape is shifting. Bitcoin is now a serious player in institutional portfolios and national financial strategies.
The question for the crypto community isn’t just about how Bitcoin can grow—it’s about whether it can hold on to its original ethos as it integrates into the very system it once sought to disrupt.
Can Bitcoin remain decentralized when it’s embraced by the very institutions it aimed to bypass? As Bitcoin becomes institutionalized, it will have to navigate the fine line between maintaining its core principles and adapting to the needs of a more structured financial world.
Read the full story: The Destiny of Decentralization: Can Bitcoin Keep Its Soul in a World of Institutions and Politics? - FTW Sunday Editorial
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