If you were looking for evidence of crypto going mainstream, Q3 2024 brought the goods.During the quarter: Ethereum ETPs launched in the U.S., with new issuers gathering billions in inflowsBitcoin ETPs attracted billions more, bringing 2024 inflows above $18 billionOne of the largest U.S. wirehouses approved spot bitcoin ETFs for wealthy clientsCrypto-fueled prediction market Polymarket exploded in popularityCrypto’s role in politics took on unprecedented weight: All presidential candidates voiced support for digital assets; policymakers announced plans for a strategic bitcoin reserve; and the GOP added crypto to its official party platformPayPal, Venmo, and Mastercard each invested in projects to make it easier for everyday consumers and businesses to transact in cryptoFor more color on these and other big Q3 stories, check out the latest Bitwise Crypto Market Review, an easy-to-scan collection of more than 70 charts and tables. Together they shed light on the most intriguing data from a quarter that saw crypto move further from the edges to the center.
