VanEck Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $180,000 by End of 2025
VanEck has released predictions regarding Bitcoin (BTC) and the cryptocurrency market, suggesting optimism for upward momentum.
VanEck Forecasts Bitcoin Soaring To $180,000
VanEck forecasts a “medium-term peak” for the crypto bull market in Q1 2025, with new all-time highs expected by year-end. The firm estimates Bitcoin could reach approximately $180,000, Ethereum (ETH) may exceed $6,000, Solana (SOL) could surpass $500, and Sui (SUI) might exceed $10.
The report indicates that the U.S. is likely to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, which may enhance overall crypto adoption. Additionally, anticipated leadership changes at the SEC could lead to approvals for multiple spot crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), including Ethereum ETPs with staking options and in-kind transaction capabilities for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
VanEck predicts the value of tokenized securities will surpass $50 billion, following a 61% growth to $12 billion this year. Most of this value currently resides on permissioned chains, with 2025 expected to be pivotal as organizations like the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) explore bridging public and private blockchains.
The firm projects stablecoins will transform payment systems, potentially tripling daily settlement volumes to $300 billion by the end of 2025 due to increased adoption in global commerce and integration with major technology and payment networks, equating to 5% of DTCC’s daily volumes.
DeFi To Hit All-Time Highs
VanEck anticipates the emergence of one million AI agents, described as "digital workers," generating significant on-chain activity beyond decentralized finance (DeFi) into social media, gaming, and consumer applications.
Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions are projected to accumulate a total value locked (TVL) of 100,000 BTC, building on a 600% growth in 2024 from a TVL of 30,000 BTC. Ethereum's blob space is expected to generate $1 billion in fees due to rapid adoption of Layer-2 solutions and high-fee use cases.
DeFi is predicted to reach all-time highs, with decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes hitting $4 trillion and total value locked in DeFi rising to $200 billion, driven by AI-related tokens, consumer-facing decentralized applications (dApps), and asset tokenization.
The non-fungible token (NFT) market is expected to rebound, with trading volumes projected to reach $30 billion in 2025, despite recent downturns. Successful projects like Pudgy Penguins and Miladys have thrived by leveraging community ties and evolving into consumer brands.
Finally, VanEck expects dApp tokens to narrow their performance gap with Layer-1 tokens, shifting dynamics as innovative dApps in artificial intelligence and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) gain traction.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin has reclaimed the $101,820 level, recording a 2% increase over the past 24 hours.
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