🔮 . Price and Risk Forecasts

- Bullish Forecasts:

- $130,000–$140,000 by the end of July 2025, supported by supply/demand imbalance (ETF funds buying more than is produced daily).

- $200,000 by the end of 2025 according to forecasts by Standard Chartered and Bernstein.

- Bearish Warnings:

- Some analysts (like Rekt Capital) warn of the end of the bull market within 2-3 months if the 2020 cycle pattern repeats, with a peak expected in October 2025.

- Risks from network breaches and geopolitical volatility could push Bitcoin to **$90,000–$100,000.**

- Key Challenges

- Scarcity vs. Slowdown: Limited supply (21 million coins) supports the price, but a slowdown in institutional adoption in some areas may limit growth.

- Criticisms from Leading Economists:

- Warnings against considering Bitcoin as "the currency of the future," pointing out that it is closer to gambling due to its value dependence on speculation.

- Gold is still preferred as a more stable safe haven. {}

Conclusion: The year 2025 will see Bitcoin transform into a **mature financial asset** thanks to institutional adoption and regulatory developments, but it maintains its distinctive volatility. While fundamental factors (scarcity, inflation, innovation) support a long-term bullish trajectory, short-term risks remain, especially with the potential for changes in market cycles and regulations. Investors are advised to monitor:

1. ETF fund flows,

2. Central bank policies,

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