Article author: Echo, MetaEra
Source: MetaEra
Amid the ever-changing landscape of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin remains the focus of market attention. Many investors and industry participants are curious about its future price trends, especially regarding Bitcoin's price direction in 2025.
Here are the 2025 Bitcoin price predictions compiled by MetaEra from leaders and industry experts at CoinShares, Galaxy Digital, Maple Finance, Matrixport, Bernstein, and others.
1, CoinShares: range of $80,000 to $150,000
James Butterfill, research director at CoinShares, believes that the price range for Bitcoin in 2025 could be between $80,000 and $150,000. He also noted that from a long-term perspective, Bitcoin has the potential to reach a price of $250,000, but this goal will not be achieved in 2025. Regarding the expected lower limit of the $80,000 range, Butterfill stated that it would result from Trump's promised support for cryptocurrency policies not being realized, saying, "Disappointment and skepticism regarding Trump's proposed cryptocurrency policies could trigger a significant market correction."
2, Galaxy Digital: surpass $150,000 in the first half of the year, reach $185,000 by the end of the year
Alex Thorn, research director at Galaxy Digital, predicts Bitcoin will surpass $150,000 in the first half of this year and reach $185,000 in the fourth quarter, with Bitcoin's market cap also reaching 20% of gold. Thorn stated, "The adoption by institutions, corporations, and nations will push Bitcoin to new heights in 2025. Since its inception, Bitcoin's appreciation rate has outpaced all other asset classes, particularly the S&P 500 index and gold, and this trend will continue in 2025. Bitcoin will also reach 20% of gold's market cap."
3, Standard Chartered Bank: will reach $200,000 by the end of the year
Geoffrey Kendrick, digital asset research director at Standard Chartered Bank, stated that Bitcoin's price will double. In a recent report, he also predicted that Bitcoin will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025.
The bank noted that since the beginning of this year, institutions have bought large amounts of Bitcoin through the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF and 'Bitcoin whale' MicroStrategy, with a net purchase of 683,000 Bitcoins. Among these, 245,000 Bitcoins were purchased within weeks after the U.S. election. It is expected that institutional capital flows this year will continue to maintain or exceed the pace of inflows into Bitcoin seen in 2024, and MicroStrategy's Bitcoin purchase volume should 'meet or exceed the 2024 purchase volume.'
4, Maple Finance: range of $180,000 to $200,000
Sid Powell, co-founder and CEO of Maple Finance, aims for Bitcoin's price to be between $180,000 and $200,000 by the end of 2025.
Powell stated, "Historically, when gold ETFs enter the market, the inflow of funds tends to increase sharply in the following years after the first year— I think we can expect the same for Bitcoin ETFs." He further added, "I believe that as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies become core asset allocations for institutional asset management firms, we will see more capital inflows in the following years."
Nevertheless, Powell remains vigilant about potential corrections in the crypto market, as Bitcoin has historically seen significant increases followed by sharp declines over several months. He noted, "Cryptocurrencies remain a cyclical industry."
5, Nexo: will double in a year, reaching $250,000
Nexo's Chief Product Officer Elitsa Taskova believes that Bitcoin will more than double within a year, reaching $250,000, and in the long term, the total market cap of the entire cryptocurrency market will exceed that of gold.
Taskova believes, "We expect Bitcoin to more than double within a year, reaching $250,000." She added that in the long term, such as over the next decade, she believes the total market cap of the entire cryptocurrency market will exceed that of gold.
"These predictions align with current trends and social indicators: people are increasingly recognizing Bitcoin as a reserve asset, and more Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) will be adopted more widely," she added, noting that supportive macroeconomic conditions, such as major central banks loosening monetary policy, will also boost Bitcoin. "Due to the U.S. leading in capital deployment related to cryptocurrencies, interest rate decisions and inflation dynamics could still be key influencing factors for Bitcoin's price in 2025."
6, Matrixport: reach $160,000
Cryptocurrency financial services company Matrixport stated that Bitcoin could reach $160,000 by 2025. "The ongoing demand for Bitcoin ETFs, favorable macroeconomic trends, and expanding global liquidity all support this outlook," said Matrixport's research director Markus Thielen.
7, Professor Carol Alexander from the University of Sussex: range of $150,000 to $200,000
Carol Alexander, a professor of finance at the University of Sussex, believes that Bitcoin's price could reach $200,000 next year, and by the summer of 2025, its trading price will be around $150,000, fluctuating up and down by $50,000.
"I am more bullish on 2025 than ever," Alexander said. "Bitcoin's price could easily reach $200,000, but there are no signs of reduced volatility." "By the summer of 2025, I expect its trading price to be around $150,000, fluctuating up and down by $50,000," Alexander stated, adding that supportive regulations in the U.S. will boost Bitcoin, but due to high leverage trading, Bitcoin's price will experience significant volatility. Alexander has accurately predicted Bitcoin's price multiple times. Last year, she guessed Bitcoin would reach $100,000 in 2024, which indeed happened.
8, Jack Kong, founder of Nano Labs: optimistically predicts Bitcoin could reach $300,000 by 2025
Jack Kong, founder of Nano Labs (Nasdaq: NA), has publicly stated that Bitcoin is conservatively expected to exceed $150,000 by 2025, and optimistically to reach $300,000. In the long term, it is very likely that Bitcoin will surpass gold or exceed $1 million. Bitcoin has more network effects and liquidity compared to gold, and with its technological attributes, it is the best anchor currency in the digital age and the era of artificial intelligence!
Jack Kong publicly estimated in 2019 that Bitcoin would exceed $100,000 within five years when it was around $4,000.
9, Bitcoin Mining: range of $180,000 to $190,000
Bit Mining's chief economist Yang Youwei predicts that by 2025, the price of Bitcoin will be between $180,000 and $190,000, but he is also cautious about potential price corrections. "Bitcoin’s price may see a significant upward momentum in 2025, but there could also be substantial corrections from time to time. During market turbulence, such as a stock market crash, Bitcoin could temporarily drop to around $80,000. However, the overall trend is still expected to be bullish." He mentioned that factors driving Bitcoin's rise in 2025 include lower interest rates, Trump's support, and increased institutional adoption. Downside risks include U.S.-China tensions, turmoil in global capital markets, potential unexpected restrictions, and the possibility of the Fed delaying interest rate cuts.
10, Bernstein: will reach $200,000
Analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein pointed out that multiple catalysts could drive Bitcoin's price to reach the $200,000 target by the end of 2025.
In a recent report, Bernstein analysts led by Gautam Chhugani noted that the market is entering a phase that may challenge Bitcoin skeptics. The firm initially set a target of $200,000 in June when Bitcoin's price was around $66,000. They believe institutional demand and potential regulatory changes will support this growth. The key to this bullish outlook is the expectation that candidates who support cryptocurrencies will be appointed to influential positions in the U.S. government. Popular candidates include Bitcoin advocates like Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, and investor Scott Bessent. Analysts state that regardless of who the specific candidates are, the market may still remain optimistic.
Another important factor is the potential establishment of national Bitcoin reserves, a promise made by Trump during his campaign. Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed a draft bill aimed at acquiring 5% of Bitcoin's total supply over the next five years, which at current prices could amount to nearly $100 billion.
Furthermore, Bernstein emphasized the growing demand for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the large purchasing plans of companies like MicroStrategy, which plans to raise $42 billion over the next three years for Bitcoin acquisitions.
11, Arthur Hayes: will reach $250,000 by the end of the year
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has made bold predictions about Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market. He discussed the scenarios we might see in the next 12 months considering Trump's policies and potential changes in the global economy. Arthur Hayes stated that nationalist economic policies are not unique to the U.S.; other countries, including China and Japan, also focus on domestic economic growth. He believes that as people seek decentralized assets rather than globalization, this trend could create a favorable environment for Bitcoin.
He predicts that with the increasing interest from institutions and the influx of capital from traditional finance, Bitcoin's price could reach $250,000 by the end of 2025.
12, VanEck: reach $180,000 by the end of the year
VanEck in its latest report predicts that Bitcoin will reach $180,000. The report states: the cryptocurrency bull market will reach a mid-cycle peak in the first quarter of 2025 and set a new high in the fourth quarter. It is expected that Bitcoin's value will be around $180,000, Ether's trading price will exceed $6,000, Solana will exceed $500, and Sui will exceed $10.
13, K33 Research: may peak in mid-January, maximum $212,500
Research firm K33 calculated that Bitcoin could peak in mid-January, just before Trump's inauguration (January 20), based on historical data showing a 318-day cycle for cryptocurrency prices, which the firm sees as a "natural area for reducing risk and realizing short-term profits." If history serves as a reference, Bitcoin could reach new highs within weeks, providing profit-locking opportunities.
K33 predicts Bitcoin's price using two methods: based on past cycle peaks, it could reach $146,000, and according to market cap growth forecasts, it could reach $212,500. However, K33's research director, Vetle Lunde, points out that the market may overestimate the impact of the new government's friendly policies towards cryptocurrencies, with the rally possibly peaking before the inauguration in mid-January.
14, Bitwise Investments: price will be above $200,000
Bitwise Asset Management released a report in December 2024, authored by Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan and Research Director Ryan Rasmussen, outlining 10 cryptocurrency predictions for the coming year.
This includes all major cryptocurrencies reaching new highs, Bitcoin rising to $200,000, Ether reaching $7,000, and Solana growing more than twice to $750. Bitcoin's rise will be driven by larger ETF inflows in 2025, as large comprehensive companies have just completed product due diligence, making investors more confident to increase investments, and it is not uncommon for ETFs to attract more capital in their second year than in their first.
Additionally, the U.S. Department of Labor may no longer be hostile to the industry, which could lead to hundreds of billions of dollars flowing into crypto assets from 401(k) plans. The potential arms race for Bitcoin reserves initiated by U.S. politicians aiming to establish strategic Bitcoin reserves will also help push up Bitcoin prices, with the number of countries holding Bitcoin expected to increase from nine to eighteen by 2025.
15, Rich Dad Robert Kiyosaki: predicts it will reach $350,000 again
Robert Kiyosaki, author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', has long been a bullish advocate for Bitcoin, promoting it as a substitute for hard currency.
He predicted last June that Bitcoin's price would reach $350,000 by August 2024. He also supported Ark Invest's long-term price prediction of $2.3 million for Bitcoin at the beginning of last year. Recently, he reiterated his bullish stance on Bitcoin on the X platform, pointing out its potential as a store of value and a hedge against economic instability. He encouraged his followers to prioritize Bitcoin and store it in private wallets rather than entrusting it to institutional products.
Kiyosaki further claimed that major financial institutions, including BlackRock, are suppressing Bitcoin prices to allow large investors to accumulate funds at lower prices. Despite these alleged manipulations, he is confident about Bitcoin's future, predicting that Bitcoin's price will rise significantly to $350,000 by 2025.
