The answer is of course yes. We entered the crypto hype in 2017 when BTC rose to $10k. Then in 2021 when many crypto projects in big cap hit their ATH including Bitcoin. And now in 2024 I think we have truly entered the crypto era. Many world companies have entered crypto and of course they have huge amounts of money and I am sure we will enter a super bull run season in 2024 - 2025.
The crypto era may have started when BTC was born, but we can only confirm it when crypto is no longer just a new and risky market or crypto is just a tool for criminals. Currently, BTC has been accepted as an asset in major countries, crypto is also mentioned by celebrities and becomes a part of national elections. The growth in capitalization is also important and is one of the criteria to show the maturity of this market, but to me capitalization is not as important as reputation. The crypto era is confirmed when no one can deny the existence and value of crypto in the economy and society.