VanEck predicts a groundbreaking 2025 for cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana reaching new highs.
Their forecast highlights a strong bull run early in the year, followed by corrections, and recovery by year’s end.
VanEck foresees Bitcoin climbing to $180,000, spurred by increasing adoption, including potential state or federal reserves in the U.S. They also anticipate corporations holding over a million BTC by 2025. Despite this growth, market volatility is expected, with mid-year corrections before a late recovery.
Ethereum could surpass $6,000 due to scaling innovations like blob space and rising institutional interest. Meanwhile, Solana might cross $500, driven by its efficiency in DeFi and NFT markets. Other altcoins, such as Sui, are also poised for growth.
AI integration and expanded use of Bitcoin Layer-2 networks could revolutionize blockchain. Additionally, stablecoins are expected to see widespread adoption, with daily transaction volumes reaching $300 billion, reshaping global commerce and cross-border payments.
BlackRock has significantly strengthened its position in the Bitcoin ecosystem, with its total exposure now surpassing $5.4 billion as of the first quarter of 2025, based on figures from Timechainindex.
Florida has quietly withdrawn two proposed bills that would have allowed the state to hold Bitcoin as part of its public fund strategy, stalling momentum on what was once seen as a bold move toward crypto adoption at the state level.
A handful of crypto wallets made close to $100 million in minutes by trading the MELANIA token—launched under the name of First Lady Melania Trump—just before its official debut, raising fresh concerns about insider manipulation in political-themed crypto projects.
XRP remains in the spotlight as optimism builds around its recent price performance and Ripple’s strong first-quarter results.