Cathie Wood, CEO and CIO of Ark Invest shared her optimistic outlook for 2025 on Wednesday.

What Happened: Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Wood expressed excitement for the new year, highlighting advancements in robotics, energy storage, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and multiomics.

"Innovation is going to scale dramatically as the economy begins to get rid of regulations under this new administration and take off once again," she stated.

Happy New Year from ARK Invest 🪩🎆 As we reflect on the past year, we're filled with gratitude for our team, partners, friends, family, and investors. We look forward to supporting disruptive innovation together in 2025 and beyond! pic.twitter.com/uTtgvzvizU

— ARK Invest (@ARKInvest) January 1, 2025

In a separate post, Ark Invest’s research team shared their predictions for 2025, focusing on five key innovation platforms

AI: The Rise of Intelligent Agents

Ark Invest is watching the rise of AI agents. These agents go beyond answering questions. They are designed to handle real-world tasks. According to Ark's research, with the latest models from Frontier Labs, AI is cheaper and more powerful than ever.

Blockchain And Crypto: A Regulatory Shift On The Horizon

The team also predicts a more favorable regulatory environment for digital assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), with potential legislation like the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, the Stable Coin Act, and the Bitcoin Act of 2024.

Robotics: Humanoids Taking on Real-World Jobs

Ark believes that with advancements in AI and robotics, these humanoid machines will soon be able to handle complex tasks in settings previously dominated by human workers. This shift could lead to substantial changes in how industries operate, particularly in manufacturing and logistics.

Energy Storage: A Wake-Up Call and Opportunity

The energy storage market saw significant attention in 2024, and Ark believes the momentum will continue into 2025. As renewable energy sources become more widespread, the ability to efficiently store and manage energy is critical. Ark sees energy storage as a key area for investment, as costs continue to decrease and technology improves.

The Business Of Curing Disease: AI in Drug Development

In 2025, Ark expects AI to continue making breakthroughs in the pharmaceutical industry, accelerating the discovery of new drugs and improving diagnostic processes for everyday conditions.

What 2025 predictions do we have for our five key innovation platforms—Public Blockchains, Multiomics, Energy Storage, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence? Hear directly from members of the ARK Research Team in #askARK. Watch. pic.twitter.com/XatUp1piHY

— ARK Invest (@ARKInvest) December 31, 2024

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