Key takeaways
- VanEck predicts that bitcoin will reach $180,000 in 2025, and that the United States could adopt it as a strategic reserve.
- The firm highlights ethereum, Solana and Sui as high-performing assets, along with the growth of artificial intelligence agents, tokenized securities and stablecoins.
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VanEck predicts bitcoin will skyrocket to $180,000 by 2025, driven by a maturing market and growing institutional demand, according to his new report. <a target="_blank" target="_blank" href="https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-vanecks-10-crypto-predictions-for-2025/#prediction-2″ rel=”noopener nofollow noreferrer”>crypto forecast report.
The fund manager also envisions the establishment of a strategic bitcoin reserve in the US, which could occur at the federal level or through state initiatives in Pennsylvania, Florida or Texas.
This outlook aligns with recent Bitwise predictions, highlighting how asset managers are preparing for a bullish 2025 under the pro-crypto Trump administration.
VanEck projects that the bitcoin bull market will peak in the first quarter of 2025, and that prices could retreat by 30% over the summer before rebounding to new all-time highs in the fourth quarter.
The report highlights key indicators to watch for to reach market highs, including sustained high funding rates, excessive unrealized gains among holders, and declining bitcoin dominance as speculative behavior shifts. towards altcoins.
Globally, government-backed bitcoin mining is also expected to expand, with BRICS countries leading the adoption of bitcoin for international trade deals.
ai agents and blockchain innovation
VanEck highlights the transformative potential of ai agents in blockchain ecosystems and predicts over one million on-chain agents by the end of 2025.
These agents will revolutionize DeFi, gaming, and social media by autonomously optimizing strategies, acting as influencers, and performing on-chain tasks.
ethereum, Solana and Sui among the best performers
ethereum is expected to surpass $6,000, while Solana and Sui are projected to surpass $500 and $10, respectively.
VanEck anticipates 43% growth in corporate bitcoin holdings, with public and private companies accumulating more than 1.1 million btc by 2025.
Stablecoin daily settlement volumes are forecast to reach $300 billion, driven by increased adoption for global trade and remittances, such as transfers between the United States and Mexico growing from $80 million to $400 million monthly.
Broader crypto Market Predictions
VanEck's report also forecasts trading volumes on decentralized exchanges to exceed $4 trillion, capturing 20% of the activity on centralized exchanges.
The total value locked in DeFi protocols is projected to reach $200 billion by the end of 2025.
In the nft sector, trading volumes are expected to rebound to $30 billion annually, with ethereum increasing its dominance to 85% of the market.
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