During this year's New Year period, it was predicted that stablecoins would provide a wave of fuel for the crypto market. Currently, stablecoins have quietly become one of the tools for financial competition among countries. The trend of stablecoins in the second half of the year will also be one of the signals for the start of a bull market!

The following are some analyses and predictions for cryptocurrency trends in 2025:

Cryptocurrency Market Analysis for 2025

Predictions: The cryptocurrency bull market is expected to reach a mid-term peak in the first quarter of 2025, with Bitcoin prices around $180,000 and Ethereum prices exceeding $6,000, along with significant increases in other cryptocurrencies like Solana and Sui. The market may then experience a correction, with altcoins facing larger declines, but a rebound is anticipated in the fall, potentially setting new all-time highs by the end of the year.

Citi Analyst's View: The macro backdrop in the first quarter of 2025 is expected to continue supporting high-risk trading, but the outlook afterward is uncertain!

#BTC : According to Barron's, the direction of cryptocurrency policy under the Trump administration, Federal Reserve monetary policy, and U.S. government debt issues will dominate Bitcoin price trends. If Trump's strategic Bitcoin reserve plan is implemented, Bitcoin's safe-haven attribute as digital gold may become prominent, boosting its valuation. Additionally, JPMorgan has indicated that global geopolitical tensions and expectations of dollar depreciation may also drive up Bitcoin demand.

#ETH : There are views suggesting that Ethereum will become the preferred blockchain for institutions, dominating the DeFi space.

#Sol and other mainstream cryptocurrencies may fluctuate with the overall market trend, and if the bull market continues, they are expected to achieve good gains in 2025. However, during market corrections, they may also face significant declines.

Stablecoin Development

Growth in Scale: The stablecoin market is expected to continue developing, with Citi analysts believing that the ongoing issuance of stablecoins has been propelled by Trump's election, and JPMorgan has pointed out that the release of U.S. stablecoin compliance legislation will help stablecoins enter the mainstream financial system, potentially doubling their market capitalization to $400 billion.

Increased Competition: Innovations and collaborative actions, such as the new partnership between Circle and the centralized exchange Binance, may pose risks to Tether’s dominant position, while the diversification of the stablecoin market will reduce systemic risks posed by specific issuers.

NFT Market

The NFT market is expected to warm up, with trading volumes potentially reaching $30 billion, and some popular NFT collections like Pudgy Penguins may perform exceptionally well.

Regulatory Policies

With the rise of the Trump administration, regulatory policies are expected to change, with the industry widely anticipating more relaxed regulations that could promote broader adoption of cryptocurrencies and drive industry development.