$BTC

As of January 5, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $97,813, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.11% from the previous close.

Analysts have varying predictions for Bitcoin's performance in 2025:

MarketWatch reports that Bitcoin's price could fluctuate significantly this quarter, potentially rising above $125,000 or dropping toward $77,000, depending on policy decisions by President Donald Trump. Analyst John Glover suggests an initial decline to around $89,000, followed by a rise past $125,000, influenced by the administration's support for the crypto industry.

Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn forecasts that Bitcoin will exceed $150,000 in the first half of 2025 and may reach $185,000 by year-end, driven by institutional adoption and favorable regulatory developments.

H.C. Wainwright projects Bitcoin could attain $225,000 by the end of 2025, citing historical price cycles and increasing institutional interest.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," predicts Bitcoin could reach $350,000 this year, considering factors like spot Bitcoin ETFs and the upcoming halving event.