Investors operating in the crypto space saw some improvement in 2021, but it was still driven by the same fears that emerged back at 2020. From rising inflation rates to another wave of coronavirus-related outbreaks, the ground beneath everyone’s feet continued to move even without them knowing.

As an example, everyone believed thatBTC) would hit a price target of $100,000 quite easily — including many traditional financial institutions — by the turn of the new year, the flagship crypto continued to showcase a high degree of volatility despite having touched an all-time high of $69,000 earlier in November, and essentially just moved in a broad sideways channel for the past ten months.

El Salvador is leading the charge in adoption, accelerating adoption

Bitcoin transactions gain momentum

Taproot finally makes its long-awaited debut

China causes disruption in mining

Infrastructure development surges

Bitcoin is now available to major mainstream corporations

Participation by financial institutions

Conversations surrounding Bitcoin’s environmental impact grew

Increased global regulation scrutiny is a sign of growing concern

Bitcoin ETF debuts on the NYSE

Coinbase (NASDAQ:) IPO

We look ahead towards 2022