Well-known institutions and figures predict Bitcoin's high point in 2025. Is it a "divine calculation" or a "slap in the face"? See you in 12 months!

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In the ever-changing world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has always been the focus of market attention. Many investors and industry participants are curious about its future price trend, especially the price direction of Bitcoin in 2025.

Below are the 2025 Bitcoin price predictions shared by leaders and industry experts from CoinShares, Galaxy Digital, Maple Finance, Matrixport, Bemstein and other companies compiled for you by MetaEra.

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

James Butterfill, research director at CoinShares, believes that the price of Bitcoin in 2025 may fluctuate 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 end of the $80,000 range he expected, Butterfill said that would be the result of Trump’s promised pro-cryptocurrency policy not coming to fruition. “Disappointment and skepticism about Trump’s proposed crypto policy could trigger significant market disruptions,” Butterfill said. Adjustment."

2. Galaxy Digital: exceeded US$150,000 in the first half of the year and

reached US$185,000 by the end of the year

Alex Thorn, director of research at Galaxy Digital, predicts that Bitcoin will exceed US$150,000 in the first half of this year and reach US$185,000 in the fourth quarter. Bitcoin’s market value will also reach 20% of gold. Thorn said, “Adoption by institutions, businesses and countries 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 Index and gold, This trend will continue in 2025 and Bitcoin will reach 20% of gold’s market capitalization.”

3. Standard Chartered Bank: reaching US$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. He also predicted in a recent report that Bitcoin will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025.

The bank pointed out that since the beginning of this year, institutions have purchased a large number of Bitcoins through the US Spot Bitcoin ETF and "Big Bitcoin" MicroStrategy, with net purchases reaching 683,000 Bitcoins. Among them, the inflow of 245,000 Bitcoins occurred in the weeks after the US election. It is expected that institutional flows this year will continue to maintain or exceed the rate of inflows into Bitcoin in 2024, and MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin purchases should “match or exceed 2024 purchases.”

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

Sid Powell, co-founder and CEO of Maple Finance, is targeting a Bitcoin price between $180,000 and $200,000 by the end of 2025.

"Historically, when gold ETFs come into the market, after the first year, inflows increase dramatically in subsequent years — I think we can expect the same thing with Bitcoin ETFs," Powell said. He also added, “I think we will see more inflows in subsequent years as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies become core asset allocations for institutional asset managers.”

Still, Powell remains wary of pullbacks in the crypto market, as in previous market cycles Bitcoin would surge in value over the course of several months before falling sharply in value. He noted that “cryptocurrencies remain a cyclical industry.”

5. Nexo: Doubled to $250,000 in one year

Nexo Chief Product Officer Elitsa Taskova believes that Bitcoin will more than double to $250,000 within a year, and in the long run, the market value of the entire crypto market will exceed that of gold.

Taskova believes that "we expect Bitcoin to more than double within a year to reach $250,000." She added that in the long term, such as in the next ten years, she believes that the market value of the entire crypto market will exceed gold.

“These predictions are consistent with current trends and social signs: growing recognition of Bitcoin as a reserve asset and wider adoption of more Bitcoin and crypto-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) ,” she added that supportive macroeconomic conditions, such as easing monetary policy by the world’s major central banks, would also boost Bitcoin. “With the United States leading the way in cryptocurrency-related capital deployment, interest rate decisions and inflation dynamics are likely to remain It is the key influencing factor of Bitcoin price in 2025.”

6. Matrixport: reaches $160,000

Cryptocurrency financial services company Matrixport says Bitcoin could reach $160,000 by 2025. “Sustained demand for Bitcoin ETFs, favorable macroeconomic trends and expanding global liquidity all support this outlook,” said Markus Thielen, director of research at Matrixport.

7. Carol Alexander, professor at the University of Sussex: 150,000 to

200,000 range

Carol Alexander, a 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, plus or minus $50,000.

"I'm more bullish on 2025 than ever," Alexander said. "Bitcoin could easily reach $200,000, but volatility shows no signs of abating." "By the summer of 2025, I expect it to be trading at Around $150,000, plus or minus $50,000. "Alexander said that supportive regulation in the United States will boost Bitcoin, however, Bitcoin prices will fluctuate violently due to highly leveraged trading. Alexander has accurately predicted the price of Bitcoin many times. Last year she speculated that Bitcoin would hit $100,000 by 2024, and it did.

8. Jack Kong, founder of Nano Labs: Optimistically predicts that Bitcoin

will reach US$300,000 in 2025

Jack Kong, founder of Nano Labs (Nasdaq: NA), has publicly stated that in 2025, Bitcoin is conservatively expected to exceed US$150,000, and optimistically expected to reach US$300,000. In the long run, Bitcoin will surpass gold or exceed one million US dollars. High probability event. Compared with gold, Bitcoin has more network effects and liquidity, and also has technological attributes. It is the best anchor currency in the digital era and artificial intelligence era!

Jack Kong once publicly predicted that Bitcoin would exceed US$100,000 in five years when Bitcoin was around US$4,000 in 2019.

9. Bit mining: 180,000 to 190,000 range

Yang Youwei, chief economist at Bit Mining, predicts that the price of Bitcoin will reach between $180,000 and $190,000 by 2025, but he is also cautious about a possible price correction. “Bitcoin’s price is likely to see significant upward momentum in 2025, but occasionally there will be significant corrections. During periods of market volatility, such as stock market crashes, Bitcoin may temporarily fall to around $80,000. However, the overall trend is expected to remain Will be bullish.” It said factors for Bitcoin’s rise in 2025 include lower interest rates, Trump’s support and increased institutional adoption. Downside risks include U.S.-China tensions, disruptions in global capital markets, potential unexpected restrictions, and possible delays in the Fed's rate-cutting cycle.

10. Bemstein: Will reach $200,000

Analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein pointed out that multiple catalysts could push Bitcoin prices 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 company originally set a $200,000 target in June, when Bitcoin was trading at about $66,000. They believe institutional demand and potential regulatory changes will support this growth. Key to this bullish outlook is the expectation that pro-cryptocurrency candidates 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 the specific candidate.

Another important factor is the possible creation of a national Bitcoin reserve, a promise Trump made during his campaign. Senator Cynthia Loomis has introduced a draft bill that aims to capture 5% of the total Bitcoin supply over the next five years, which could reach nearly $100 billion at current prices.

Additionally, Bernstein highlighted the growing demand for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and large buying plans from companies like MicroStrategy, which aims to raise $42 billion in 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 about Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market . He discusses what we might see over the next 12 months given Trump's policies and possible changes in the global economy. Nationalist economic policies are not unique to the United States, and other countries such as China and Japan also focus on domestic economic growth, Arthur Hayes said. He believes this trend could create a favorable environment for Bitcoin as people seek decentralized assets rather than globalization.

He predicted that with the growing institutional interest and the influx of capital from the traditional financial sector, the price of Bitcoin may 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 states: The cryptocurrency bull market will reach an interim peak in the first quarter of 2025 and hit a new high in the fourth quarter. Bitcoin is expected to be worth around $180,000, Ethereum will trade above $6,000, Solana will be over $500, and Sui will be over $10.

13. K33 Research: It may peak in mid-January, with a maximum of 212,500

Research firm K33 calculates that Bitcoin may reach a cycle peak in mid-January, the eve of Trump’s inauguration (January 20). This prediction is based on historical data of a 318-day cycle in cryptocurrency prices. The company sees this as It is a "natural area for reducing risks and realizing short-term profits." If history is any guide, Bitcoin could reach new highs within weeks, bringing with it the opportunity to lock in profits.

K33 uses two methods to predict the price of Bitcoin. Based on past cycle peaks, it may reach US$146,000, and based on market value growth forecasts, it may reach US$212,500. However, K33 research director Vetle Lunde pointed out that the market may have overestimated the impact of the new government's cryptocurrency-friendly policies, and the rally may reach a peak before the inauguration in mid-January.

14. Bitwise Investments: The price will be above US$200,000

Bitwise Asset Management released a report in December 2024 written by chief investment officer Matt Hougan and head of research 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 integrated companies have just completed product due diligence, investors feel more comfortable increasing their investments, and it is not uncommon for ETFs to attract more money in the second year than in the first.

Additionally, the U.S. Department of Labor may no longer be hostile to the industry, which could see tens of billions of dollars flow from 401(k) plans into crypto assets. The potential Bitcoin arms race triggered by US politicians' plans to establish strategic Bitcoin reserves will also help push up the price of Bitcoin. It is expected that the number of countries holding Bitcoin will increase from 9 to 18 by 2025.

15. Rich Dad Robert Kiyosaki: Again predicted to reach $350,000

Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," has long been a Bitcoin bull, touting Bitcoin as an alternative to hard currency.

He predicted in June last year that the price of Bitcoin would reach $350,000 in August 2024. He also agreed with Ark Invest’s long-term price prediction of $2.3 million for Bitcoin early 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 protect against economic instability. He encouraged his followers to put Bitcoin first and keep Bitcoin 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 funds at lower prices. Despite these alleged manipulations, he is confident in the future of Bitcoin, predicting that the price will rise significantly to $350,000 by 2025.