Investment firm VanEck is betting big on decentralized finance (DeFi). They predict a massive surge in DeFi trading volume by 2025.
DeFi to Take a Bigger Slice of the Pie
VanEck analysts foresee decentralized exchanges (DEXs) handling a whopping 20% of all centralized exchange (CEX) spot trading volume by 2025. That translates to over $4 trillion in DEX trading volume! They believe this growth will be fueled by several factors:
- AI-related tokens: The increasing popularity of AI tokens will drive activity.
- New consumer apps (DApps): User-friendly decentralized apps will attract more users.
- Tokenized assets: The rise of tokenized securities and other high-value assets will inject more liquidity into DeFi.
This increased activity should boost the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi to over $200 billion by the end of 2025, according to VanEck.
A Bullish Crypto Market Forecast
VanEck’s positive outlook extends beyond DeFi. They expect a continued bull market for cryptocurrencies throughout 2025, with a potential correction in the first quarter. After the correction, they anticipate:
- Bitcoin (BTC) hitting $180,000.
- Ethereum (ETH) exceeding $6,000.
- Strong gains for Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI).
Following the initial peak, VanEck predicts a market correction, with Bitcoin potentially dropping 30% and altcoins potentially falling by as much as 60%. However, they anticipate a recovery later in the year, with major cryptocurrencies regaining their momentum and potentially surpassing previous all-time highs.
Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and shouldn’t be considered investment advice. Always do your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies./p>
