Apple’s relaxed App Store rules could turbocharge crypto adoption, with experts predicting a Bitcoin price surge as mobile wallets and payments gain traction.

Apple’s quiet but seismic shift in App Store policy has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world, and could be the spark that reignites Bitcoin’s next explosive rally.

For years, the tech giant’s stringent restrictions and hefty 30% fee on in-app crypto transactions stifled innovation, forcing developers into compliance purgatory or outright rejection. But now, after a landmark court ruling in the Epic Games case, Apple has loosened its grip, allowing apps to bypass its payment system and integrate direct crypto transactions.

“This is a game-changer,” said Marco Vasquez, a blockchain developer who previously saw his app repeatedly flagged by Apple’s review team. “Finally, we can build without worrying about arbitrary roadblocks. This opens the floodgates for real crypto utility on mobile.”

The implications are massive. Analysts predict a surge in crypto-native apps, seamless mobile wallet integrations, and a wave of retail adoption as users spend Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like USDC without Apple’s middleman tax. Some even see this as the catalyst for Bitcoin’s next leg up especially as institutional interest grows and regulatory hurdles soften.

Bitcoin, already clawing back from its mid-year slump, now eyes a retest of its all-time high near $110,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum and Solana long hampered by App Store friction could see renewed developer interest as iOS becomes a viable playground for decentralized apps.

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But not everyone is celebrating. Critics warn that Apple’s retreat may invite regulatory scrutiny, especially as crypto’s Wild West reputation clashes with Washington’s tightening grip. And with Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance reshaping the political landscape, the stakes are higher than ever.

One thing’s certain: Apple just handed crypto its biggest opportunity in years. Whether the industry seizes it or squanders it will define the next chapter of this volatile, high-stakes game.