Charles Hoskinson believes Bitcoin to reach $250,000 in 2025
Charles Hoskinson predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2026.
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and one of Ethereum’s original architects, is bullish on Bitcoin reaching $250,000 within the next 12 to 20 months.
Speaking on CNBC’s Beyond The Valley podcast this week, Hoskinson cited surging crypto adoption, increasing institutional interest, and changing global dynamics as key drivers behind his bold forecast, reports Cryptopolitan.
“Bitcoin will stabilize as the markets adjust to the new normal,” he said, referencing recent volatility caused by President Donald Trump’s escalating trade policies. The cryptocurrency bounced back to over $82,000 on Wednesday after Trump temporarily eased tariffs to 10% for a 90-day negotiation window. This policy shift helped risk assets, including crypto, recover from a broader market slump.
Despite the rebound, Bitcoin remains below its early 2025 peak above $100,000. Hoskinson, however, downplayed the current dip, framing it as part of a broader trend of market maturation. “It’s really just U.S. versus China,” he said of the trade conflict, predicting that other countries will eventually align with the U.S., further strengthening confidence in global markets and crypto.
Adoption, Geopolitics, and Monetary Policy Fuel Outlook
Hoskinson’s prediction rests on three core themes: rising user adoption, geopolitical instability, and a shift in U.S. monetary policy. He noted that global crypto users rose by 13% in 2024 to 659 million. He argued that such adoption is pushing digital assets into the mainstream and applying pressure on governments to embrace regulation and infrastructure.
He also pointed to ongoing geopolitical shifts—including Russia’s war in Ukraine and growing tensions over Taiwan—as reasons for global institutions to explore decentralized systems. “Global treaties and cooperation are breaking down,” he said, “and your only option for globalization is crypto.”
Adding to that, Hoskinson expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates later this year, pumping liquidity into markets. In his view, a significant portion of that capital will flow into digital assets.
While Bitcoin’s near-term outlook remains volatile, Hoskinson’s long-term projection offers a confident narrative amid global uncertainty. His $250,000 target reflects optimism not just in crypto’s technical progress, but in its role as a hedge against geopolitical and monetary instability.
Recently we wrote, that Bitcoin has staged a sharp rebound after hitting a new low for 2025, but the broader downtrend remains intact.
