Cryptocurrency prices surged at the start of 2025, with bitcoin climbing 2.9% to $97,526, while altcoins like ether, XRP, and dogecoin gained over 4%, and solana jumped 8.2%. Crypto-related stocks also saw increases, with Coinbase up 5.6%, MicroStrategy rising 7.3%, and MARA Holding soaring over 8%. This rally aligns with historical trends of better digital asset performance in the first quarter, as investors adopt a "buy the dip" strategy following December's declines, amid optimism for a favorable regulatory environment under the Trump administration.