Investment firm VanEck predicts the cryptocurrency market will surge by 2025, with expectations for Bitcoin to peak at $180k, Ethereum to surpass $6k, and Solana to rise above $500.
The company also predicts SUI will reach $10 in an upcoming altcoin season.
VanEck Is Optimistic About Bitcoin
The company expects Bitcoin prices to reach a mid-term high in the first quarter and a new peak in the fourth quarter. Analysis shows that after reaching a mid-term peak, Bitcoin could decline by 30%, while altcoins could see a deeper correction, up to 60%, while the market pauses.
However, a market recovery is expected in the fall of 2025. Major cryptocurrencies are likely to regain momentum and reach their previous record highs by the end of the year.
VanEck links this optimistic Bitcoin prediction to specific market indicators. Persistent high funding rates—where traders pay excess premiums of 10% for three months or more—reflect speculative activity in the market.
“Stablecoins will revolutionize payments, with daily transaction volume forecast to reach $300 billion by the end of 2025—tripling the current level of about $100 billion per day,” VanEck posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Additionally, the company emphasized excessive unrealized profits, as a large portion of Bitcoin holders achieved a profit-to-cost ratio of 70% or more, signaling market optimism. Meanwhile, VanEck is not the only company making optimistic predictions for the 2025 market. Bitwise also predicts Bitcoin will reach $200k by the end of next year, while Pantera Capital forecasts $180k by November 8.
Global Push for Bitcoin Reserves
The return of Donald Trump to the presidency has brought significant momentum to the cryptocurrency market. His administration’s crypto-friendly leadership appointments are seen as a shift away from restrictive policies and toward recognition of Bitcoin as a strategic asset.
This includes efforts to end practices such as debanking crypto companies and introduce a more supportive regulatory environment.
VanEck also predicts that there will be the creation of Bitcoin reserves by the federal government or individual states by 2025. States such as Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas are among the potential candidates.
Pennsylvania recently introduced a bill proposing that 10% of state funds would be allocated to Bitcoin to combat inflation and diversify investments.
Similarly, Texas has introduced legislation to create a Bitcoin reserve. Earlier this week, state Representative Giovanni Capriglione proposed financial sources such as taxes, fees and donations.
This trend is not limited to the US. Globally, other countries are exploring similar initiatives. In Russia, a Deputy Delegation proposed a Bitcoin reserve to strengthen financial stability.
Meanwhile, Vancouver city council in Canada approved a Bitcoin reserve to hedge against fiat currency fluctuations. The city’s mayor, Ken Sim, has actively advocated the use of Bitcoin in payments.
The rise in adoption of Bitcoin reserves reflects growing recognition of the role cryptocurrencies can play in diversifying financial strategies and reducing economic risk.
