Six Crypto Sectors Set to Define Next Market Cycle

Every market cycle produces a handful of narratives that pull in a disproportionate share of capital, talent, and attention. These narratives often don't survive the cycle that made them.

NFTs in 2021 are a clear example. The boom was built on speculation and cultural momentum, not on a use case anyone actually needed. As a result, it collapsed as fast as it rose.

According to experts, six sectors will define crypto's next cycle: DeFi, Gaming, Social Media, Virtual Real Estate, Digital Art, and Cross-Chain Bridges.