Passive Income in Crypto: Why Waiting for Altseason Is a Bad Strategy

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Discover the most reliable passive income strategies in crypto for 2025 — from tokenized treasuries to staking, lending, farming, and more.
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Altseason is tempting, but most investors miss the timing. In 2025, passive income strategies offer steadier growth without relying on hype cycles. Tokenized bonds bring traditional yields on-chain with better accessibility. Crypto savings accounts like Coinhold give up to 14% APY with flexible withdrawals. Staking & restaking unlock extra yield, though risks remain tied to networks and smart contracts. Lending is still the backbone of passive income — now safer and more transparent. Yield farming hasn’t died, it’s just smarter, while NFT rentals and staking ETFs show how mainstream passive yield is becoming. The bottom line: no product is risk-free, but if you match the right tools to your risk appetite and liquidity needs, you can build steady returns in any market.