Key takeaways
- VanEck predicts that Bitcoin will reach $180,000 in 2025, with the United States potentially adopting it as a strategic reserve.
- The company highlights Ethereum, Solana and Sui as top performing assets, along with the growth of AI agents, tokenized securities and stablecoins.
VanEck predicts Bitcoin will soar to $180,000 in 2025, driven by a maturing market and growing institutional demand, according to their new crypto forecast report.
The fund manager also envisions the establishment of a US strategic Bitcoin reserve, which could either happen at the federal level or through state initiatives in Pennsylvania, Florida or Texas.
This view is consistent with Bitwise’s latest predictionsand highlights how asset managers are preparing for a bullish 2025 under Trump’s pro-crypto administration.
VanEck expects Bitcoin’s bull market to peak in the first quarter of 2025, with prices potentially rebounding 30% over the summer before recovering to new record highs in the fourth quarter.
The report highlights key indicators to watch for market tops, including persistently high funding rates, excessive unrealized gains among holders, and declining Bitcoin dominance as speculative behavior shifts to altcoins.
Globally, government-backed Bitcoin mining is also expected to expand, with BRICS nations leading the charge in adopting Bitcoin for international trade settlements.
AI agents and blockchain innovation
VanEck highlights the transformative potential of AI agents in blockchain ecosystems, predicting over one million on-chain agents by the end of 2025.
These agents will revolutionize DeFi, gaming and social media by autonomously optimizing strategies, acting as influencers and performing on-chain tasks.
Ethereum, Solana and Sui among top performers
Ethereum is expected to exceed $6,000, while Solana and Sui are projected to exceed $500 and $10 respectively.
VanEck predicts a 43% growth in corporate Bitcoin holdings, with public and private companies accumulating over 1.1 million BTC by 2025.
Stablecoin daily settlement volumes are expected to reach $300 billion, driven by increased use for global trade and remittances, such as US-Mexico transfers growing from $80 million to $400 million each month.
Broader Crypto Market Predictions
VanEck’s report also predicts that trading volumes on decentralized exchanges will exceed $4 trillion, taking 20% of centralized exchange activity.
The total value locked in DeFi protocols is estimated to reach $200 billion by the end of 2025.
In the NFT sector, trading volumes are expected to rebound to $30 billion annually, with Ethereum increasing its dominance to 85% of the market.
