Bull Run Trends to Look Out For

While it is impossible to predict with certainty what will happen in the cryptocurrency market, we’ve spoken to a few team members and experts about trends that investors may want to watch out for that may signal another bull market.

1. Shift to economic sustainability: One trend that has been gaining traction in the crypto world is a focus on economic sustainability. This includes a move towards coins and protocols that are designed to be more energy-efficient, as well as a focus on creating sustainable business models.
   For example, Ethereum has already moved away from the “proof of work” consensus mechanism, which requires a significant amount of energy to run, to a“proof of stake” mechanism that is much more energy-efficient.
   Also, many market participants will be questioning whether the protocol is able to generate enough fees to fund its treasury and eventually retain (or invest) more value than what it is distributing to end-users via inflation or rewards.
2. Capital efficiency: Another trend to watch out for is an emphasis on capital efficiency. This refers to the ability of a cryptocurrency or blockchain project to maximize the return on investment for its users, liquidity providers, and market makers. This can be achieved through a variety of means, such as increasing the speed and scalability of transactions, reducing fees, or creating new revenue streams.
   In order for DeFi to continue accelerating growth among the next generation of Web3 users, founders and projects will need to continue to build a variety of options with different risk and reward profiles. W
3. New layer 1 protocols: The development of new layer 1 protocols will be key. The next generation of blockchains will have to carve out a niche for themselves in an already crowded market. For these upstart chains the name of the game is specialization.
   Expect to see more chains designed specifically for gaming, decentralized finance and other market sectors.
4. Increasing mainstream adoption: As more and more businesses and individuals begin to accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment, the demand for these digital assets is likely to increase. This can create a positive feedback loop, as more demand leads to higher prices, which leads to more adoption, and so on.
5. More Institutional investment: In the past, individual investors have been the primary driving force behind the cryptocurrency market. However, more recently, there has been a trend towards institutional investment in cryptocurrencies.
   This includes the involvement of large banks, hedge funds, and other financial institutions. The entry of these players into the market can add stability and legitimacy to the market, which can attract more individual investors.
6. More regulation: The cryptocurrency market has often been seen as a Wild West, with little oversight or regulation. However, as the market has matured, there has been an increasing trend towards regulatory clarity.
   This can include the creation of specific laws and guidelines for the use and trade of cryptocurrencies, as well as the establishment of regulatory bodies to oversee the market. While regulatory clarity can help to reduce the risk of fraud and other illegal activities, it can also create more stability in the market, which can be attractive to investors.

Keep an eye on some of these trends to stay ahead of the curve when the next bull market comes! What do you think? Are there other trends we should be looking out for?