Crypto is getting volatile again, and the forces driving it are more complicated than just what shows up in price charts.

In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Andrew McCormick, Head of eToro US, breaks down what shaped the explosive start to 2025, why the recent pullback has not shaken long-term conviction, and how crypto ETFs, regulation shifts, and changing investor behavior are transforming the digital asset landscape.

Andrew also explains how institutions are changing market structure, why retail investors have become more resilient than ever, and how social investing and AI analysis tools are reshaping decision making across generations. If you want a clear, grounded look at the next phase of crypto adoption AND traditional asset trading, this conversation brings the trends into focus.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and background

01:24 What fueled crypto’s early 2025 rally

03:00 Factors behind the recent pullback

04:29 How institutional adoption is reshaping volatility

06:18 Retail sentiment and buying the dip

08:10 Global retail trends from eToro data

10:03 The rise of social investing

12:05 Why transparency matters in investor networks

13:58 How AI tools are changing retail trading

15:40 What Andrew will cover at the Las Vegas Traders Expo

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