Cryptocurrency investing data reveals retail participation is climbing, with exchange sign-ups increasing 9% month-over-month, pointing to renewed interest from smaller investors in Q The passing of the GENIUS Act in the U.S. removed a major obstacle that had been stopping blockchain projects, particularly stablecoins, from going mainstream. Now, major financial institutions, banks, payment providers, and even stock exchanges are looking at ways to integrate blockchain technology into their operations. Investors seeking bitcoin or ether exposure without directly holding coins now have three main choices: crypto trusts, futures-based âstrategyâ ETFs and spot ETFs. New research shows spot ETFs deliver the closest performance to the underlying assets, finance professor Derek Horstmeyer reported for The Wall Street Journal Cryptocurrency investing strategies are shifting, as altcoins like Solana outperform with a 12% weekly gain, driven by NFT activity and partnerships with fintech firms. Technical charts show strong bullish patterns, indicating possible further gains if liquidity remains steady.