Two days, thousands of voices, and one clear message: Bitcoin has never been more central to the global conversation. With record-breaking attendance and high-profile speakers, Bitcoin Asia 2025 turned Hong Kong into the beating heart of crypto.
A Global Crowd, a Local Stage
This year’s conference drew over 17,000 attendees—almost triple last year’s turnout—making it one of the largest Bitcoin gatherings worldwide. For two days, builders, miners, policymakers, and investors converged in Wan Chai, turning the city into a “Bitcoin capital” where finance, culture, and tech collided.
Eric Trump’s Bold Call
Making his debut at a major Asian crypto stage, Eric Trump declared that Bitcoin’s path to $1 million is inevitable. He described it as the “greatest store of value” and introduced his new mining venture, American Bitcoin, which is expanding aggressively into energy and has its sights set on Nasdaq. He also gave a nod to Hong Kong and China as “powerful forces” in the crypto world—remarks that drew applause and stirred debate in equal measure.
CZ on Bitcoin’s Bigger Role
Binance founder CZ (Changpeng Zhao) set his focus on Bitcoin’s role in the global financial system. He argued that Bitcoin is steadily evolving into a world reserve asset, especially as more corporates add it to their balance sheets. But his message to Hong Kong and Asia was clear: regulation must keep pace if the region wants to seize this opportunity.
Hong Kong at the Crossroads
Bitcoin Asia 2025 also became a stage for Hong Kong to showcase its ambitions as a global digital asset hub. With its new stablecoin law taking effect in August and extended oversight for exchanges and derivatives, Hong Kong is moving fast to cement regulatory trust. For many, the city is no longer just a regional player but an emerging rule-setter in the global crypto landscape.
Looking Ahead to Bitcoin Asia 2026
As the 2025 edition comes to a close, all eyes are already on next August, when Bitcoin Asia returns to Hong Kong. Expectations are rising for deeper policy dialogues, stronger institutional cases, and perhaps the entry of more traditional finance heavyweights. For Hong Kong, it’s more than just hosting a conference—it’s about strengthening its claim as Asia’s crypto capital.
What was your biggest takeaway from Bitcoin Asia 2025?
Eric Trump’s $1M call? CZ’s reserve currency vision? Or Hong Kong’s regulatory push?
