Investment firm VanEck predicts a bullish cryptocurrency market in 2025, projecting Bitcoin to hit $180,000 and Ethereum to surpass $6,000. Solana is expected to climb beyond $500.
The firm also projects SUI to reach $10 in an upcoming altcoin season.
VanEck bullish on Bitcoin
VanEck’s Bitcoin forecast expects the asset to reach a mid-term peak in Q1, followed by a new all-time high in Q4. However, the analysis predicts a 30% drop in Bitcoin prices after the mid-term peak, with altcoins experiencing steeper corrections of up to 60% during a mid-year consolidation.
However, a market recovery is expected in the last quarter of 2025. Major cryptocurrencies are likely to regain momentum and reach previous all-time highs by the end of the year.
VanEck attributes this bullish outlook for Bitcoin to specific market indicators. Sustained high funding rates—where traders pay premiums exceeding 10% for three months or more—reflect speculative activity in the space.
Additionally, the firm highlights excessive unrealized profits, where a significant percentage of Bitcoin holders see profit-to-cost ratios of 70% or more, signaling optimism in the market.
Still, the firm isn’t the only one to make bullish predictions for the 2025 market. Bitwise predicts Bitcoin will hit $200,000 by the end of next year, while Pantera Capital predicts $180,000 by August.
Global boost for Bitcoin reserves
Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency has provided a boost to the crypto market. His administration’s appointments of pro-crypto leaders are seen as a shift away from restrictive policies and toward recognizing Bitcoin as a strategic asset.
This includes efforts to end practices such as de-banking crypto companies and introduce a more favorable regulatory environment.
Therefore, VanEck also predicts the establishment of Bitcoin reserves by the federal government or individual states by 2025. States such as Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas are among the likely candidates.
Bitcoin vs. gold ownership. Source: VanEck Research
Pennsylvania recently introduced a bill proposing that 10% of state funds be allocated to Bitcoin to combat inflation and diversify investments.
Similarly, Texas has introduced legislation to create a Bitcoin reserve. Earlier this week, state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione suggested funding sources such as taxes, fees, and donations.
This trend is not limited to the US. Globally, other nations are exploring similar initiatives. In Russia, a state legislator has proposed a Bitcoin reserve to strengthen financial stability.
Meanwhile, Vancouver’s city council in Canada has approved a Bitcoin reserve to hedge against fiat currency volatility. The city’s mayor, Ken Sim, has been a vocal advocate for Bitcoin’s use in payments.
The growing adoption of Bitcoin reserves reflects a growing recognition of the role of cryptocurrencies in diversifying financial strategies and mitigating economic risks.
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