Article reprinted from: Meta Era
Article author: Echo, MetaEra
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Amid the ever-changing landscape of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has always been the focus of market attention. Many investors and industry participants are curious about its future price trend, especially the price trend of Bitcoin in 2025.
Here are the Bitcoin price predictions for 2025 shared by leaders and industry experts from companies such as CoinShares, Galaxy Digital, Maple Finance, Matrixport, Bemstein, etc., compiled by MetaEra for you.
1. CoinShares: $80,000 to $150,000
James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, believes Bitcoin's price volatility range could be between $80,000 and $150,000 in 2025. He also pointed out that from a long-term perspective, Bitcoin has the potential to reach a price of $250,000, but this target will not be achieved in 2025. Regarding his expected lower limit of $80,000, Butterfill stated that this would be the result of Trump's promised support for cryptocurrency policies not materializing, "Disappointment and skepticism regarding Trump's proposed crypto policies could trigger significant market adjustments."
2, Galaxy Digital: Breaking $150,000 in the first half, reaching $185,000 by the end of the year
Galaxy Digital Research Director Alex Thorn expects Bitcoin to break $150,000 in the first half of this year and reach $185,000 by the fourth quarter, with Bitcoin's market capitalization also reaching 20% of gold. Thorn stated, "The adoption by institutions, corporations, and nations will push Bitcoin to new heights by 2025. Since its inception, Bitcoin has appreciated faster than all other asset classes, especially the S&P 500 and gold, a trend that will continue into 2025. Bitcoin will also reach 20% of gold's market cap."
3, Standard Chartered Bank: Reaching $200,000 by the end of the year
Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Asset Research 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 been buying large amounts of Bitcoin through the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF and ‘Bitcoin whales’ like MicroStrategy, with a net purchase of 683,000 Bitcoins. Among these, 245,000 Bitcoins' inflow occurred in the weeks following the U.S. elections. It is expected that institutional capital flow will continue to maintain or exceed the inflow rate into Bitcoin in 2024, and that MicroStrategy's Bitcoin purchases should "meet or exceed the purchases in 2024."
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 subsequent years after the first year— I think we can expect Bitcoin ETFs to see similar results." He further added, "I believe as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies become core assets for institutional asset managers, 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 surged significantly over a few months before sharply declining in value during previous market cycles. He noted, "Cryptocurrency remains a cyclical industry."
5, Nexo: Doubling within a year, reaching $250,000
Elitsa Taskova, Chief Product Officer at Nexo, believes Bitcoin will double within a year, reaching $250,000, and that the total market capitalization of the entire crypto market will exceed that of gold in the long run.
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 capitalization of the entire crypto market will exceed that of gold.
"These predictions align with current trends and social markers: people are increasingly recognizing Bitcoin as a reserve asset, and more Bitcoin and crypto-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) will be more widely adopted," she added, stating that supportive macroeconomic conditions, such as major central banks relaxing monetary policies, will also boost Bitcoin. "Since the U.S. is leading in deploying capital related to cryptocurrencies, interest rate decisions and inflation dynamics are likely to remain key factors influencing Bitcoin's price in 2025."
6, Matrixport: Reaching $160,000
Cryptocurrency financial services firm Matrixport stated that Bitcoin could reach $160,000 in 2025. "The continued demand for Bitcoin ETFs, favorable macroeconomic trends, and expanding global liquidity are all supportive of this outlook," said Markus Thielen, Head of Research at Matrixport.
7, Sussex University Professor Carol Alexander: Range of $150,000 to $200,000
Carol Alexander, a finance professor at Sussex University, believes that Bitcoin's price could reach $200,000 next year and that by the summer of 2025, its trading price will hover 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 hover around $150,000, fluctuating up and down by $50,000," Alexander stated. Supportive regulations in the U.S. will boost Bitcoin, but due to high leveraged trading, Bitcoin's price will be highly volatile. Alexander has accurately predicted Bitcoin's price multiple times. Last year, she guessed Bitcoin would reach $100,000 in 2024, and it indeed did.
8, Jack Kong, founder of Nano Labs: Optimistically expects Bitcoin to reach $300,000 by 2025
Jack Kong, founder of Nano Labs (Nasdaq: NA), has publicly stated that the conservative estimate is for Bitcoin to exceed $150,000 by 2025, with an optimistic estimate reaching $300,000. In the long run, it is highly likely that Bitcoin will surpass gold or exceed $1 million. Bitcoin has greater network effects and liquidity compared to gold, and its technological attributes make it the best anchor currency in the digital and AI age!
Jack Kong publicly estimated in 2019 when Bitcoin was around $4,000 that Bitcoin would exceed $100,000 within five years.
9, Bitcoin Mining: Range of $180,000 to $190,000
Bit Mining Chief Economist Yang Youwei predicts that by 2025, Bitcoin's price will be between $180,000 and $190,000, but he also holds a cautious attitude towards potential price corrections. "Bitcoin's price may experience a significant upward momentum in 2025, but there may occasionally be large corrections. During market turbulence, such as a major stock market decline, Bitcoin could temporarily drop to around $80,000. However, the overall trend is expected to remain bullish." He stated that factors driving Bitcoin's increase in 2025 include lowering interest rates, Trump's support, and increasing institutional adoption. Downside risks include tensions between China and the U.S., chaos in global capital markets, potential unexpected restrictions, and possible delays in the Fed's rate-cutting cycle.
10, Bernstein: Will reach $200,000
Analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein noted 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 could 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 lies in the expectation that candidates supporting cryptocurrency will be appointed to influential positions in the U.S. government. Popular candidates include Bitcoin advocates like Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick and investor Scott Bessent. Analysts say 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 introduced a bill draft aimed at acquiring 5% of Bitcoin's total supply within the next five years, which could amount to nearly $10 billion at current prices.
Additionally, Bernstein emphasized the growing demand for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the significant purchasing plans of companies like MicroStrategy, which intends to raise $42 billion for Bitcoin acquisitions over the next three years.
11, Arthur Hayes: Reaching $250,000 by the end of the year
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes made bold predictions about Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market. He discussed the potential scenarios we might see in the next 12 months considering Trump's policies and possible changes in the global economy. Arthur Hayes stated that nationalist economic policies are not unique to the U.S.; other countries like China and Japan also prioritize 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 continuous growth of institutional interest and the influx of capital from traditional finance, Bitcoin's price could reach $250,000 by the end of 2025.
12, VanEck: Reaching $180,000 by the end of the year
VanEck predicted in its latest report that Bitcoin will reach $180,000. The report noted that the cryptocurrency bull market will reach a mid-cycle peak in the first quarter of 2025 and set new highs in the fourth quarter. Bitcoin's value is expected to be around $180,000, Ethereum's trading price will exceed $6,000, Solana will surpass $500, and Sui will exceed $10.
13, K33 Research: Peaks around mid-January, reaching a maximum of $212,500
Research firm K33 calculated that Bitcoin could reach a cycle peak around mid-January, just before Trump's inauguration (January 20), based on historical data showing cryptocurrency prices follow a 318-day cycle; the firm views this as a "natural area for reducing risk and realizing short-term profits." If history is any guide, Bitcoin could reach new highs within weeks, creating opportunities for profit-taking.
K33 predicts Bitcoin's price using two methods, suggesting that based on past cycle peaks it could reach $146,000, while based on market cap growth projections it could reach $212,500. However, K33 Research Director Vetle Lunde pointed out that the market may overestimate the new government's friendly policies towards cryptocurrencies, and the price might peak before the inauguration on mid-January.
14, Bitwise Investments: Price to exceed $200,000
Bitwise Asset Management released a report in December 2024, authored by Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan and Research Director Ryan Rasmussen, listing 10 crypto predictions for the coming year.
This includes all major cryptocurrencies reaching new highs, Bitcoin rising to $200,000, Ethereum reaching $7,000, and Solana more than doubling to $750. The rise in Bitcoin will be driven by larger ETF inflows in 2025, as large conglomerates have just completed product due diligence, making investors more comfortable increasing 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 towards the industry, which could allow hundreds of billions of dollars to flow from 401(k) plans into crypto assets. The potential Bitcoin arms race triggered by U.S. politicians planning to establish strategic Bitcoin reserves will also help boost Bitcoin prices, with the number of countries holding Bitcoin expected to increase from 9 to 18 by 2025.
15, Rich Dad Robert Kiyosaki: Again predicts it will reach $350,000
Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has long been a bull on Bitcoin, touting it as an alternative to hard currency.
He had previously predicted in June last year that Bitcoin 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 that Bitcoin has the potential to act as a store of value and a hedge against economic instability. He encourages his followers to prioritize Bitcoin and keep it in private wallets rather than entrusting it to institutional products.
Kiyosaki further claims that major financial institutions, including BlackRock, are suppressing Bitcoin prices to allow large investors to accumulate at lower prices. Despite these alleged manipulations, he is confident in Bitcoin's future, predicting that by 2025, Bitcoin's price will surge to $350,000.
