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CRO Demand Surges as 21Shares Commits to Accelerating Its Mainstream Adoption

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Steve Muchoki

Cronos (CRO) has received a major boost from 21Shares. On Monday, December 8, 2025, 21Shares announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to catalyze the mainstream adoption of CRO through regulated investment products.

21Shares Boosts Institutional Adoption For CRO

21Shares, a major issuer of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced that it will be offering investment products for CRO. The firm intends to boost the adoption of CRO via issuing investment products tracking its spot performance. 

“Crypto.com and Cronos are both paving the way for scalable and interoperable blockchain solutions, and this collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering institutional-grade regulated exposure to the most relevant crypto assets,” Federico Brokate, Global Head of Business Development at 21Shares, noted

According to Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com, the crypto exchange will continue to support the mainstream adoption of the Cronos blockchain. At the time of this writing, the Cronos chain had a total value locked of about $387 million and a stablecoin supply of around $181 million.

Cronos Price Eyes New ATH

Following the announcement, CRO recorded a 40% surge in its daily average traded volume to hover about $15.7 million at reporting time, according to market data from The mid-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $10.3 billion, has signaled a potential bullish rebound catalyzed by a supportive macroeconomic backdrop.

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From a technical analysis standpoint, Cronos’ price is well positioned to retest its all-time high if its current support level holds. During the last 18 months, CRO price has rebounded from the same rising logarithmic trendline, which it is currently retesting.

Steve Muchoki

Steve is a crypto news writer with a passion for decoding market moves. He blends breaking blockchain news with sharp technical analysis and bold price predictions. From Bitcoin rallies to altcoin breakouts, Steve breaks it all down with clarity and insight. Whether you're a trader or just curious, his analysis keeps you ahead of the curve.

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