From crypto to private markets to AI and beyond, here are the investing trends and themes to watch in the new year.

Funds that primarily hold select cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana will be allowed.

After the newly crypto-friendly Donald Trump won reelection, bitcoin jumped over $100,000. Many advisors and even more clients remain skeptical, though.

A hedging product tied to bitcoin offers investors enhanced gains and downside protection — as long as an underlying ETF doesn't lose more than 25% of its value.

A penny-ante approach to allocating digital assets may not be as risk-averse as it sounds.

For clients holding crypto, about half have experienced notable losses. But 70% have experienced notable gains, the latest Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook found.

The plan is just "phase one" in a broader proposal to allow greater trading with digital assets.

As head of the SEC's enforcement division, Margaret Ryan is expected to pursue the administration's priority on fighting fraud and insider-trading cases, while taking a lighter touch than her precessor with the crypto industry.

Volatility, concerns over security and custody, and a lack of clear regulatory framework are the key barriers to adoption, according to Financial Planning's August Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook survey.

Under the new law, issuers with more than $50 billion in stablecoins outstanding would be required to submit audited annual financial statements.

The SEC has quietly approved key rule changes that make crypto ETFs more efficient and appealing to institutions — a symbolic shift toward wider acceptance of digital assets in Washington.

U.S. regulators have asked Wall Street firms racing to launch solana exchange-traded funds to revise their paperwork.

A softening stance from the Trump administration could lead to a rise in the availability of cryptocurrency investments in 401(k)s. While some plan sponsors are considering crypto, they emphasize that investor demand will play a significant role in their decisions.

Advisors who have experience with these ETFs say they can offer an easy, secure entry point for investors. However, choosing the right one requires further discretion and research.

The immediate dispute centers on two proposed funds from ETF firms REX Financial and Osprey Funds that would allow investors to earn rewards by deploying ether and solana tokens to help validate blockchain transactions, a process known as staking.

This comes as the latest move by U.S. banks into the crypto industry after President Trump began removing regulatory barriers.

Amid the tariff-related uncertainty, gold hit an all-time record of $3,500 last month as some advisors and clients look for hedges.

The contemplated service would let E-Trade users put money into popular tokens like bitcoin and ether.

President Donald Trump and his family have taken a interest in just about every corner of the crypto industry.

The legislation blocks a rule that would have forced some cryptocurrency brokers to provide tax information on transactions on their platforms.