Galaxy Research recently released its 2025 cryptocurrency market outlook, predicting that Bitcoin will break $150,000 in the first half of the year, with a year-end target price looking up to $185,000, and is optimistic about Ethereum soaring to $5,500.
Galaxy Research analysts estimate that the adoption rate of Bitcoin at institutional, corporate, and national levels will continue to increase, further propelling Bitcoin prices to new highs in 2025, with expectations of breaking $150,000 in the first half of the year and challenging $185,000 in the fourth quarter.
01 – Bitcoin will cross $150k in H1 and test or best $185k in Q4 2025.
A combination of institutional, corporate, and nation state adoption will propel Bitcoin to new heights in 2025. Throughout its existence, Bitcoin has appreciated faster than all other asset classes,… pic.twitter.com/KJKE1hcrSw
— Galaxy Research (@glxyresearch) December 27, 2024
Analysts mention that since its inception, Bitcoin's appreciation rate has consistently outpaced all other asset classes, especially the S&P 500 Index and gold, and this trend is expected to continue into 2025, with Bitcoin's market capitalization reaching 20% of the total market capitalization of gold.
The report indicates that Bitcoin ETP products have attracted over $36 billion in net inflows this year, drawing many large hedge funds and institutional investors, becoming the best-performing ETP product lineup in history. Looking ahead to 2025, Galaxy Digital estimates that the total assets under management (AUM) of U.S. Bitcoin spot ETPs will surpass $250 billion.
On the other hand, as regulatory pressures in the DeFi and staking sectors ease, Galaxy Digital is also optimistic that Ethereum will set a historical high in 2025, breaking $5,500.
The report adds that by next year, the collaboration between DeFi and traditional finance may unfold in a new regulatory sandbox environment, allowing traditional capital markets to explore public blockchains more deeply, with Ethereum and its ecosystem becoming the main beneficiaries.
In addition, Galaxy Research also predicts that Dogecoin (DOGE) is expected to break $1 for the first time in 2025, with a market capitalization projected to reach $100 billion.
The report also mentions that the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) plans to pave the way for 'banks to provide digital asset custody', which will drive the four major custodial banks – New York Bank, State Street Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and Citibank – to launch digital asset custody services in 2025.
As for whether the U.S. government will start purchasing Bitcoin next year? Galaxy Research believes 'the chances are slim', but it is likely to utilize existing holdings to establish a 'Bitcoin Strategic Reserve' and promote discussions on expanding Bitcoin reserve policies among government departments and institutions.
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