Cryptocurrency markets are currently benefitting from regulatory changes, but there are still untapped opportunities in the long term, as highlighted by Nansen’s CEO.
DeFi innovation is outpacing regulations, with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, discussing the topic at SCB10X’s ReDeFine Tomorrow 2025 conference. Svanevik pointed out that there are significant long-term prospects in the crypto space that have yet to be explored.
The recent bullish trend in the crypto market underscores the importance of regulation in driving growth. Following the 2024 elections, Bitcoin (BTC) saw a substantial increase from $70,000 to an all-time high of $123,091. However, Svanevik highlighted the gap between blockchain development and regulatory advancements.
“While the crypto industry moves quickly, traditional finance and politics operate at a slower pace, sometimes taking years to fully integrate innovations. Recognizing this discrepancy is crucial in identifying long-term opportunities,” Svanevik explained.
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RWAs: The Next Big Opportunity, According to Nansen CEO
Despite the current momentum in the crypto space, Svanevik believes that there is still untapped potential. He predicts that the next major opportunity lies in tokenized stocks and real-world assets.
“We have already witnessed record highs and anticipate further growth, especially with promising L1 projects emerging. However, the real game-changer will be regulatory clarity enabling the tokenization of real equity and assets – moving beyond speculative meme coins. Bringing equity and real-world assets onto the blockchain will significantly increase its value,” stated Alex Svanevik, Nansen.
Real-world assets have become a rapidly growing segment in the crypto market, with RWAs reaching an estimated value of $24 billion, according to a report by RedStone. The surge in the asset class has been attributed to private credit investments.
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