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.
The following is a list of Bitcoin price predictions for 2025 shared by leaders and industry experts from companies such as CoinShares, Galaxy Digital, Maple Finance, Matrixport, and Bemstein, compiled by MetaEra.
1. CoinShares: $80,000 to $150,000
James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, believes that the price fluctuation range of Bitcoin in 2025 may be between $80,000 and $150,000. He also pointed out 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. As for the lower limit of his expected $80,000 range, Butterfill said that would be the result of Trump's promised support for cryptocurrency policies not being realized. "Disappointment and skepticism about Trump's proposed encryption policies could trigger major market adjustments." 2. Galaxy Digital: Breaking through $150,000 in the first half of the year and reaching $185,000 by the end of the year Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, predicts that Bitcoin will break through $150,000 in the first half of this year and reach $185,000 in the fourth quarter. The market value of Bitcoin will also reach 20% of gold. Thorn said, "Institutional, corporate and national adoption will push Bitcoin to new heights in 2025. Since its inception, Bitcoin has appreciated faster than all other asset classes, especially the S&P 500 and gold, and this trend will continue in 2025. Bitcoin will also reach 20% of the market value of gold."
3. Standard Chartered Bank: $200,000 by the end of the year
Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered Bank, said that the price of Bitcoin will double. In a recent report, he also predicted that Bitcoin will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025.
The bank pointed out that since the beginning of this year, institutions have bought a large amount of Bitcoin through the US spot Bitcoin ETF and "Bitcoin giant" MicroStrategy, with a net purchase of 683,000 Bitcoins. Of these, 245,000 bitcoins of capital inflows occurred in the weeks after the U.S. election. It is expected that institutional capital flows this year will continue to maintain or exceed the rate of inflows into Bitcoin in 2024, and MicroStrategy's Bitcoin purchases should "reach or exceed the purchases in 2024."
4. Maple Finance: $180,000 to $200,000 range
Maple Finance co-founder and CEO Sid Powell's goal is that by the end of 2025, the price of Bitcoin will be between $180,000 and $200,000.
Powell said, "Historically, when gold ETFs enter the market, after the first year, inflows increase sharply in the following years - I think we can expect the same thing to happen with Bitcoin ETFs." He also added, "I think we will see more inflows in the following years as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies become core asset allocations for institutional asset managers."
Nevertheless, Powell remains wary of a correction in the crypto market, because in previous market cycles, Bitcoin would rise sharply in a few months and then fall sharply in value. He pointed out that "cryptocurrency is still a cyclical industry."
5. Nexo: Doubled in one year to $250,000
Nexo Chief Product Officer Elitsa Taskova believes that Bitcoin will more than double to $250,000 in a year, and in the long run, the market value of the entire crypto market will exceed gold.
Taskova believes that "we expect Bitcoin to more than double to $250,000 within a year." She added that in the long run, such as in the next decade, she believes that the market value of the entire crypto market will exceed that of gold.
"These forecasts are consistent with current trends and social signs: people are increasingly aware of Bitcoin as a reserve asset, and more Bitcoin and crypto-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) will be more widely adopted," she added. Supportive macroeconomic conditions, such as easing monetary policy by major central banks in the world, will also boost Bitcoin. "As the United States leads in cryptocurrency-related capital deployment, interest rate decisions and inflation dynamics are likely to remain key factors affecting Bitcoin prices in 2025."
6. Matrixport: Reaching $160,000
Cryptocurrency financial services company Matrixport said that Bitcoin could reach $160,000 in 2025. "The continued demand for Bitcoin ETFs, favorable macroeconomic trends, and expanding global liquidity all support this outlook," said Markus Thielen, head of research at Matrixport.
7. Carol Alexander, professor at the University of Sussex: 150,000 to 200,000 range
Carol Alexander, professor of finance at the University of Sussex, believes that the price of Bitcoin is likely to reach $200,000 next year, and by the summer of 2025, its trading price will be around $150,000, with a fluctuation of $50,000. "I'm more bullish on 2025 than ever," Alexander said. "Bitcoin could easily hit $200,000, but volatility shows no signs of abating." "By the summer of 2025, I expect it to trade around $150,000, with a $50,000 up or down." Alexander said supportive U.S. regulation will boost Bitcoin, however, the price will fluctuate wildly due to high leverage trading. Alexander has accurately predicted the price of Bitcoin many times. Last year she speculated that Bitcoin would reach $100,000 in 2024, and it did.
8. Jack Kong, founder of Nano Labs: Optimistically predict that Bitcoin will reach 300,000 US dollars in 2025
Jack Kong, founder of Nano Labs (Nasdaq: NA), once publicly stated that in 2025, Bitcoin is conservatively expected to exceed 150,000 US dollars, and optimistically expected to reach 300,000 US dollars. In the long run, it is highly likely that Bitcoin will exceed gold or exceed one million US dollars. Compared with gold, Bitcoin has more network effects and liquidity, and also has technological attributes. It is the best anchor currency in the digital age and the artificial intelligence era!
Jack Kong once publicly estimated that Bitcoin would exceed 100,000 US dollars in five years when Bitcoin was around 4,000 US dollars in 2019.
9. Bit Mining: 180,000 to 190,000 range
Bit Mining Chief Economist Yang Youwei predicts that by 2025, the price of Bitcoin will reach between $180,000 and $190,000, but he is also cautious about the possible price correction. "Bitcoin prices may see a sharp upward momentum in 2025, but there will occasionally be sharp corrections. During periods of market shocks, such as a stock market crash, Bitcoin may temporarily fall to around $80,000. However, the overall trend is expected to remain bullish." He said that factors for Bitcoin's rise in 2025 include lower interest rates, Trump's support, and increased institutional adoption. Downside risks include tensions between China and the United States, chaos in global capital markets, potential unexpected restrictions, and a possible delay in the Fed's rate cut cycle.
10. Bemstein: Will reach $200,000
Analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein point out that multiple catalysts could push Bitcoin prices to 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 $200,000 target in June, when Bitcoin was around $66,000. They believe that institutional demand, as well as potential regulatory changes, will support the 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 such as Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick and investor Scott Bessent. Analysts say the market is likely to remain optimistic regardless of who the specific candidates are.
Another important factor is the possible creation of a national Bitcoin reserve, a promise made by Trump during the campaign. Senator Cynthia Loomis has introduced a draft bill that aims to acquire 5% of the total supply of Bitcoin over the next five years, which could amount to nearly $100 billion at current prices.
In addition, Bernstein highlighted the growing demand for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and large purchase plans by companies like MicroStrategy, which intends to raise $42 billion for Bitcoin acquisitions over the next three years.
11. Arthur Hayes: 250,000 by the end of the year
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes made a bold prediction for the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market. He discussed what we might see in the next 12 months given Trump's policies and possible changes in the global economy. Arthur Hayes said that nationalist economic policies are not a phenomenon unique to the United States, and other countries such as China and Japan also focus on domestic economic growth. He believes that as people seek decentralized assets rather than globalization, this trend may create a favorable environment for Bitcoin.
He predicts that with the growing interest of institutions and the influx of capital in the traditional financial field, the price of Bitcoin may reach $250,000 by the end of 2025.
12. VanEck: Reaching $180,000 by the end of the year
In its latest report, VanEck predicts that Bitcoin will reach $180,000. The report pointed out that the cryptocurrency bull market will reach a mid-term peak in the first quarter of 2025 and set a new high in the fourth quarter. Bitcoin is expected to be worth around $180,000, Ethereum will trade at more than $6,000, Solana will exceed $500, and Sui will exceed $10.
13. K33 Research: May peak in mid-January, up to $212,500
Research firm K33 calculated that Bitcoin may reach its cyclical peak in mid-January, just before Trump's inauguration (January 20). This prediction is based on historical data of cryptocurrency prices in a 318-day cycle. The company sees this as a "natural area to reduce risk and realize short-term profits." If history is a reference, Bitcoin may set new highs in a few weeks, bringing opportunities to lock in gains.
K33 uses two methods to predict the price of Bitcoin. Based on the peak of the past cycle, it may reach $146,000, and based on the market value growth forecast, it may reach $212,500. However, Vetle Lunde, head of research at K33, pointed out that the market may overestimate the impact of the new government's friendly policies on cryptocurrencies, and the rally may peak before the inauguration in mid-January.
14. Bitwise Investments: Prices will be above $200,000
Bitwise Asset Management released a report in December 2024 written by Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan and Research Director Ryan Rasmussen, listing 10 crypto predictions for the next year.
These include all major cryptocurrencies hitting new highs, with Bitcoin rising to $200,000, Ethereum reaching $7,000, and Solana more than tripling to $750. Bitcoin's rise will be driven by greater ETF inflows in 2025, as large, comprehensive companies have just completed product due diligence, investors are more comfortable increasing their investments, and it is not uncommon for ETFs to attract more money in the second year than in the first year.
In addition, the U.S. Department of Labor may no longer be hostile to the industry, which may cause tens of billions of dollars to flow from 401(k) plans into crypto assets. A potential Bitcoin arms race sparked by US politicians' plans to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve will also help push up Bitcoin prices, with the number of countries holding Bitcoin expected to increase from 9 to 18 by 2025.
15. Rich Dad Robert Kiyosaki: $350,000 predicted again
Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," has long been a Bitcoin bull, touting Bitcoin as a hard currency alternative.
He predicted last June that Bitcoin prices would reach $350,000 in August 24. He also agreed with Ark Invest's long-term price forecast of $2.3 million for Bitcoin at the beginning of last year. Recently, he reiterated his bullish stance on Bitcoin in a post on the X platform, pointing out that Bitcoin has the potential to serve as a store of value and guard against economic instability. He encouraged his followers to put Bitcoin first and keep it in private wallets instead of entrusting it to institutional products.
Kiyosaki further claimed that major financial institutions, including BlackRock, are suppressing the price of Bitcoin to allow large investors to accumulate funds at lower prices. Despite these alleged manipulations, he is confident about the future of Bitcoin, predicting that the price of Bitcoin will rise sharply to $350,000 by 2025.
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