Mike Novogratz Says Crypto Is Entering a Phase of User-Centric Products and Institutional-Grade Infrastructure

On 11 December 2025, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz told attendees at Solana Breakpoint that crypto is moving into a phase where real-world, user-focused applications will determine which projects endure. He said clearer regulation now allows developers to focus on mainstream adoption and highlighted Solana as a platform for capital-market infrastructure. Novogratz reiterated his long-term optimism on Bitcoin despite 2024's volatility and cited a $9 billion Bitcoin sale by a Galaxy client as an example of early investors locking in gains. He also pointed to discussions at Abu Dhabi Finance Week as further evidence of accelerating institutional engagement with blockchain.