In 2025, the cryptocurrency market is witnessing significant volatility, as Bitcoin along with other altcoins faces new challenges and opportunities. Bitcoin's recovery of 8% since the end of December has made an impression against a backdrop of prolonged inflation concerns and geopolitical instability. According to a report by JPMorgan, the "debasement trade" strategy – where investors seek to protect their assets from the decline of fiat currency by investing in Bitcoin and gold – remains a crucial factor pushing Bitcoin above the $100,000 threshold and gold above $2,600. However, rising bond yields and a strong dollar could limit short-term growth potential.
Another notable issue is the changing market position of MicroStrategy and the potential volatility from increased margin requirements. At the same time, concerns about Ethereum's price suppression related to the development of the number of locked coins on the DeFi platform Ethena are also mentioned. The detailed schedule of upcoming cryptocurrency and macroeconomic events, including job reports and speeches from Federal Reserve governors, is provided alongside key dates for token events and conferences.
According to CryptoQuant, the cryptocurrency market is currently in the "later stages of the current bull cycle," which began in January 2023, and advises investors to be cautious. The market is likely to peak in early or mid-2025, with a significant increase in short-term Bitcoin transactions, indicating that it may reach the peak of the market. Nevertheless, the analysis also suggests the possibility of significant profits for Bitcoin and altcoins but still emphasizes the importance of risk management.
Conversely, many analysts, including those from Steno Research and VanEck, remain optimistic, predicting continued growth throughout 2025, with Bitcoin potentially reaching $180,000 and Ethereum exceeding $6,000 by the end of the year. Betting markets also reflect this optimism, expecting record highs for BTC and ETH in 2025.
