The price of Bitcoin has repeatedly caused surprises in recent years. In 2024, a historic milestone was reached: in early December, the leading cryptocurrency exceeded the $100,000 mark for the first time and reached an all-time high of $108,268.45. This spectacular rise in price not only excited cryptocurrency fans, but also raised the hopes of many investors that it marks only the beginning of an even stronger upward trend. Leading financial experts and analysts have published their forecasts for the price of Bitcoin in 2025. - and the forecasts pleased investors, writes the German economic publication "Wirtschaftsvohe".
Bitcoin is on its way to new records: experts predict extraordinary growth
In the base scenario, bitcoin could rise to $180,000 by the end of 2025, said Matthew Siegel, head of digital asset research at "VanEck", CNBC reports. Analysts at the German investment bank "Bernstein" are even more optimistic and predict a price of $200,000. According to CNBC, the American "Standard Chartered" (Standard Chartered) also shares this assessment and expects a similar price trend in 2025.
Tom Lee, co-founder of market analysis company "Fundstrat", even predicts that the price of Bitcoin will reach $250,000, he said in an interview with "Wealthion".
Extreme Predictions: Could Bitcoin Jump to $1 Million?
Some experts go even further in their predictions. Robert Kiyosaki, author of the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad", published a prediction on the "X" (X) platform that the price of Bitcoin will reach $500,000 by the end of 2025. Kathy Wood, founder of "Ark Invest" (Ark Invest), even expects the price to rise to around $1 million by 2030 in an interview with the "New Zealand Herald". Samson Moe, a crypto market expert, also shares this assessment. According to Moe, the $100,000 threshold is not an end goal, but a starting point for "exponential growth".
Exchange-traded funds, Trump and company: what's behind the optimistic forecasts for 2025.
Various factors contribute to the optimistic forecasts. The launch of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in early 2024 is considered an important catalyst, as it attracted investors and further supported the price. Cryptocurrencies are also expected to enjoy increasing acceptance by institutional investors, which could lead to further price increases. Experts also expect the regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies to stabilize further in 2025, which could create additional confidence among institutional investors.
From a political perspective, the election of Donald Trump as the first "pro-crypto" US president could provide an additional boost to the market. Trump plans to appoint crypto-friendly officials, which could further improve the political climate for bitcoin in the US.
From a macroeconomic perspective, some analysts are also looking at bitcoin as a potential replacement for gold in institutional portfolios. Inflation concerns and possible monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve could make bitcoin even more attractive as "digital gold". In times of geopolitical tension and increasing de-dollarization, interest in Bitcoin as an alternative reserve asset may increase, as it is perceived as insurance against inflation, similar to gold and real estate.
Will 2025 be a profitable year for Bitcoin investors?
The majority of analysts expect a huge increase in the Bitcoin rate by the end of 2025.
There are many predictions of an increase in the price to the range of $ 180,000 - $ 250,000, but experts still warn about the strong volatility of the cryptocurrency. Investors should be aware of the risks and only invest money that they can afford to lose, analysts warn.
Whether these optimistic predictions will actually come true remains to be seen. One thing is certain, however: Bitcoin will likely remain in the headlines for years to come.