Galaxy Insights has unveiled its 2025 forecasts for the cryptocurrency market. Key predictions include:
š Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to break past $150,000 in the first half of the year and potentially hit $185,000 by year-end, continuing to outperform traditional assets like the S&P 500 and gold.
š Ethereum (ETH) could surpass $5,500.
š At least five Nasdaq 100 companies and five nations are likely to adopt BTC as part of their reserves. While the US may not establish a dedicated reserve, it might leverage its current holdings.
š The stablecoin market cap is projected to double, exceeding $400 billion. Tetherās dominance may drop below 50% due to growing competition from emerging projects like BlackRock's BUIDL, Ethenaās USDe, and Coinbase/Circleās USDC Rewards.
š Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is poised to enter the āprofit-sharing era,ā distributing over $1 billion to users and token holders.
š Layer 2 scaling networks are expected to surpass alternative Layer 1 blockchains in economic activity, with L2 fees making up over 25% of total Alt L1 fees by year-end.
š Blockchain governance is set for a resurgence, with active voter participation increasing by 20%.
š Top global custodial banks will incorporate digital assets into their offerings, supported by updated OCC regulations allowing national banks to securely manage cryptocurrency assets.
š US Spot Bitcoin ETFs could see assets under management (AUM) exceed $250 billion.
š Crypto startup investments are predicted to top $150 billion, marking a 50% increase year-on-year.
š Dogecoin (DOGE) is forecasted to hit $1, achieving a $100 billion market cap and retaining its position as the leading memecoin.
š The SEC is anticipated to investigate Prometheum, the first "regulated broker-dealer," for alleged ties to SEC Chair Gary Gensler's practices.
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