๐ Crypto Market Mid-Year Recap: January โ June 2025 ๐
1. Bitcoin ($BTC):
๐ Started near $90K, surged to $100Kโ$110K by spring
๐ฅ All-Time High: $111,970 on May 22, 2025
๐ผ Institutional Demand: Spot-BTC ETFs pulling ~$45B monthly
๐บ๐ธ U.S. launched Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (200K BTC) in March
๐ Forecast: Peaks of $130Kโ150K, but watch for possible summer dips to $70Kโ80K
2. Ethereum ($ETH):
๐ Boosted by Pectra Upgrade (May 7, 2025) โ Layer 2, gas, and staking improvements
๐ต Climbed from $1.4K to $2.5Kโ2.7K by mid-June
๐ฎ Forecast: Targets $2.8Kโ3K short-term, with some models aiming for $5K+ into 2026
3. Regulatory & Macro Trends:
โ U.S. pro-crypto shift: ETF approvals, executive orders, Coinbase win, Trumpโs crypto push
โ ๏ธ Economists warn: Potential 20โ40% summer correction
๐ YTD Performance:
$BTC: ~15% gains
$ETH: ~75% gains
๐ฎ Outlook: Next 6 months depend on institutional flows and regulatory clarity overpowering seasonal risks.