Article Author: Echo, MetaEra

Source: MetaEra

In the ever-changing landscape of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin remains the focal point of market attention. Many investors and industry participants are curious about its future price trends, especially the price direction of Bitcoin in 2025.

Here are the 2025 Bitcoin price predictions compiled by MetaEra from leaders and industry experts at companies such as CoinShares, Galaxy Digital, Maple Finance, Matrixport, and Bernstein.

1. CoinShares: $80,000 to $150,000 Range

James Butterfill, the research director at CoinShares, believes that Bitcoin's price fluctuation range in 2025 could 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. Regarding the expected lower limit of $80,000, Butterfill stated that this would result from Trump's unfulfilled promises to support cryptocurrency policies, "Disappointment and skepticism regarding Trump's proposed crypto policies could trigger significant market adjustments."

2. Galaxy Digital: Breakthrough $150,000 in the First Half, Reach $185,000 by Year-End

Alex Thorn, research director at Galaxy Digital, predicts that Bitcoin will break through $150,000 in the first half of this year and reach $185,000 by the fourth quarter, with Bitcoin's market cap also reaching 20% of gold. Thorn stated, "The adoption by institutions, corporations, and nations will push Bitcoin to new heights in 2025. Since its inception, Bitcoin's appreciation rate has outpaced all other asset classes, especially the S&P 500 and gold, and this trend will continue in 2025. Bitcoin will also reach 20% of gold's market cap."

3. Standard Chartered: $200,000 by Year-End

Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, 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 Bitcoin in large quantities through the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF and "Bitcoin whale" MicroStrategy, with a net purchase of 683,000 Bitcoins. Among these, 245,000 Bitcoins were purchased in the weeks following the U.S. election. It is expected that institutional capital flow will continue to maintain or exceed the pace of inflow into Bitcoin seen in 2024, and MicroStrategy's Bitcoin purchases should "meet or exceed the 2024 purchase volume."

4. Maple Finance: $180,000 to $200,000 Range

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 sharply increases in the following years after the first year—I think we can expect the same for Bitcoin ETFs." He added, "I believe that as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies become core asset allocations for institutional asset management companies, we will see more capital inflow in the following years."

Nevertheless, Powell remains vigilant about potential pullbacks in the crypto market, as Bitcoin has previously seen significant increases followed by sharp declines within months. He pointed out, "Cryptocurrency is still a cyclical industry."

5. Nexo: Doubling in a Year, Reaching $250,000

Elitsa Taskova, chief product officer at Nexo, believes that Bitcoin will more than double within a year, reaching $250,000, and that the overall market capitalization of the entire crypto market will exceed that of gold in the long term.

Taskova stated, "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 entire crypto market's market capitalization 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 Bitcoins and crypto-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) will be adopted more widely," she added, noting that supportive macroeconomic conditions, such as major central banks around the world easing monetary policy, will also boost Bitcoin. "Given that the U.S. is leading in capital deployment related to cryptocurrencies, interest rate decisions and inflation dynamics may still be key factors influencing Bitcoin's price in 2025."

6. Matrixport: Reaching $160,000

Cryptocurrency financial services company Matrixport stated that Bitcoin could reach $160,000 in 2025. "The sustained demand for Bitcoin ETFs, favorable macroeconomic trends, and expanding global liquidity all support this outlook," said Markus Thielen, head of research at Matrixport.

7. Professor Carol Alexander from Sussex University: $150,000 to $200,000 Range

Professor Carol Alexander, a finance professor at Sussex University, believes that Bitcoin's price could reach $200,000 next year, and by the summer of 2025, its trading price will be around $150,000, fluctuating up and down by $50,000.

"I am more optimistic about 2025 than ever before," 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 be around $150,000, fluctuating up and down by $50,000." Alexander stated that supportive regulation in the U.S. will boost Bitcoin, but due to high leverage trading, Bitcoin's price will experience significant volatility. Alexander has accurately predicted Bitcoin's price multiple times. Last year, she predicted that Bitcoin would reach $100,000 in 2024, and that indeed happened.

8. Jack Kong, Founder of Nano Labs: Optimistically Predicting Bitcoin to Reach $300,000 in 2025

Jack Kong, founder of Nano Labs (Nasdaq: NA), has publicly stated that Bitcoin is conservatively expected to exceed $150,000 in 2025, with an optimistic prediction of reaching $300,000. In the long term, he believes it is highly probable that Bitcoin will surpass gold or even exceed $1 million. Bitcoin has more network effects and liquidity compared to gold, and it also possesses technological attributes, making it the best anchor currency in the digital and AI era!

Jack Kong publicly estimated in 2019 that Bitcoin would exceed $100,000 within five years when it was around $4,000.

9. Bit Mining: $180,000 to $190,000 Range

Yang Youwei, chief economist at Bit Mining, predicts that by 2025, Bitcoin's price will reach between $180,000 and $190,000, but he is also cautious about potential price pullbacks. "Bitcoin's price may experience significant upward momentum in 2025, but there may also be occasional sharp pullbacks. During market turbulence, such as a major stock market decline, Bitcoin may temporarily drop to around $80,000. However, the overall trend is still expected to be bullish." He stated that factors driving Bitcoin's rise in 2025 include lower interest rates, Trump's support, and increased institutional adoption. Downside risks include tensions between the U.S. and China, global capital market turmoil, potential unexpected restrictions, and the possibility of the Federal Reserve delaying its interest rate cuts.

10. Bernstein: Expected to Reach $200,000

Analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein noted that multiple catalysts could drive Bitcoin's price to reach the target of $200,000 by the end of 2025.

In a recent report led by Gautam Chhugani, Bernstein analysts pointed out 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 that institutional demand and potential regulatory changes will support this growth. The key to this bullish outlook is the expectation that candidates supporting cryptocurrencies will be appointed to influential positions in the U.S. government. Popular candidates include Bitcoin advocates such as Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, and investor Scott Bessent. Analysts stated that regardless of who the specific candidates are, the market may remain optimistic.

Another important factor is the potential establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve, a promise made by Trump during his campaign. Senator Cynthia Lummis proposed a draft bill aimed at acquiring 5% of Bitcoin's total supply over 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 large purchasing plans of companies like MicroStrategy, which intends to raise $42 billion for Bitcoin acquisitions over the next three years.

11. Arthur Hayes: Expected to Reach $250,000 by Year-End

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 focus on 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 growing institutional interest and capital influx from traditional finance, Bitcoin's price could reach $250,000 by the end of 2025.

12. VanEck: Expected to Reach $180,000 by Year-End

In its latest report, VanEck predicts that Bitcoin will reach $180,000. The report states that the cryptocurrency bull market will 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 exceed $500, and Sui will exceed $10.

13. K33 Research: May Peak in Mid-January, Highest at $212,500

Research firm K33 calculates that Bitcoin may reach its cycle peak in mid-January, just before Trump's inauguration (January 20). This prediction is based on historical data showing that cryptocurrency prices follow a 318-day cycle, which the firm views as a "natural area for risk reduction and short-term profit realization." If history serves as a reference, Bitcoin may reach new highs within weeks, providing opportunities for profit locking.

K33 predicts Bitcoin's price using two methods: based on past cycle peaks, it could reach $146,000, while based on market cap growth predictions, 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 upward trend may peak before the inauguration in mid-January.

14. Bitwise Investments: Price 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 ten crypto predictions for the coming year.

These include all major cryptocurrencies reaching new highs, Bitcoin rising to $200,000, Ethereum reaching $7,000, and Solana growing more than twice to $750. The rise in Bitcoin's price will be driven by greater ETF inflows in 2025, as large comprehensive companies have just completed product due diligence, making investors more comfortable increasing their investments, and it is not uncommon for ETFs to attract more capital in their second year than in the first.

Additionally, the U.S. Department of Labor may no longer be hostile to the industry, which could lead to billions of dollars flowing 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's price, with the number of countries holding Bitcoin expected to increase from 9 to 18 by 2025.

15. Rich Dad Robert Kiyosaki: Predicting Again to 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 predicted back in June of last year that Bitcoin's price 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 in a post on X, pointing out Bitcoin's potential 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 claimed 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 about Bitcoin's future, predicting that Bitcoin's price will surge to $350,000 by 2025.