Galaxy Research, the research arm of Galaxy Digital, has released some bold predictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2025. Their analyst, Alex Thorn, shared these forecasts on X (formerly Twitter).
Bitcoin’s Bullish Run
Thorn predicts a massive surge for Bitcoin (BTC) in 2025. He believes it will:
- Cross $150,000 in the first half of the year.
- Reach or even surpass $185,000 by the end of the year.
He attributes this potential growth to increasing adoption by institutions, corporations, and even nations. He also expects Bitcoin to continue outperforming other assets like the S&P 500 and gold, potentially reaching 20% of gold’s market cap.
Bitcoin ETFs to Explode
Thorn also sees huge growth in Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs). He forecasts that:
- US Bitcoin ETPs will manage over $250 billion in assets by 2025.
- This is fueled by significant inflows, building on the already impressive $36 billion in net inflows seen in 2024.
Major players like Millennium, Tudor, and D.E. Shaw have already invested heavily in these ETPs, further supporting this prediction.
Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $93,687.
Ethereum’s Ascent
Thorn is equally optimistic about Ethereum (ETH), predicting it will:
- Trade above $5,500 in 2025, setting new all-time highs.
He believes easing regulations in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space and staking will drive this growth. Increased partnerships between DeFi and traditional finance (TradFi), along with corporate experimentation with Ethereum-based layer-2 networks, will also contribute. He even expects a resurgence in NFT trading volume.
Ethereum is currently trading at around $3,420.
Disclaimer: These are predictions, not financial advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies is risky. Do your own research before investing./p>
