The 4 Reasons Why Bitcoin Did Not Perform Well In 2025

From The Pomp Letter by Anthony Pompliano

January 5, 2026 · 5 min

About this episode

Anthony Pompliano discusses the reasons behind Bitcoin's underperformance in 2025.

Today’s Letter is brought to you by Arch Public ! Unlock unparalleled returns with Arch Public’s algorithmic trading tools. Our Bitcoin Algorithm Arbitrage Strategy has delivered an astounding 247% annual return over the past three years. The entries, and exits speak for themselves; precision that drives success. Trusted by more than 15,000 customers and industry leaders, we’ve partnered with Gemini, Kraken, Coinbase and Robinhood to bring you cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting, our proven strategies maximize your potential. Join the ranks of those who trust Arch Public to navigate the markets with confidence. Talk to us today and discover why our expertise sets us apart. To Investors, I have spent the last few days thinking about why bitcoin underperformed expectations in 2025. My conclusion is that multiple trends, forces, and developments came together to create the perfect storm for the digital currency to end the year lower than where it started. Lower risk = lower return First, bitcoin is much less risky today than at any other point in the history of the asset. No one believes the US government is going to shut bitcoin down. The…

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Pompliano

Topics covered

Bitcoin performance
investing strategies
market analysis
decentralization
risk assessment

Keywords

Bitcoin
2025
performance
investing
decentralization
risk
Arch Public

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gemini, Kraken, Coinbase, Robinhood

More episodes of The Pomp Letter

These AI Agents Want To Help You Make Money · April 7, 2026 · 3 min
My 10 Takeaways From Bitcoin Investor Week · February 16, 2026 · 4 min
Introducing The World's First Publicly Traded Agentic Finance Firm · February 9, 2026 · 4 min
The Three-Headed Deflation Monster: Tariffs, AI, and Robotics · February 2, 2026 · 6 min
The Fed Has Lost Control: Supply-Side Economics Are The Captain Now · January 26, 2026 · 4 min
Fed Chairman Under Fire: Taxpayer-Funded Luxury, DOJ Subpoenas, and Jerome Powell’s Defense · January 12, 2026 · 6 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Pomp Letter podcast page.