In this week’s episode of Yahoo Finance Future Focus, our host Brian McGleenon sits down with cryptocurrency derivatives trader Gordon Grant to unpack the landmark events that reshaped bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market in 2024. From the launch of US-based spot bitcoin ETFs in January to bitcoin’s explosive rally past $100,000 in December, the past year has been pivotal for institutional adoption.
Grant explores how innovations like options on spot bitcoin ETFs have expanded the asset class’s horizons, with trading volumes surpassing expectations and cementing the digital asset’s position in mainstream finance. He also delves into the growing integration of bitcoin into global trade and capital markets, where miners and institutions are rewriting the playbook. Looking ahead to 2025, Grant outlines a future where bitcoin’s role as a financial instrument continues to mature, unlocking new opportunities across trade finance, portfolio optimisation, and global economic frameworks.
