Bitcoin, DeFi, and Layer-2: Galaxy Research predictions for 2025
Predictions for cryptocurrencies
The year 2025 is poised to be transformative for the cryptocurrency world, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the charge. This outlook comes from the latest forecast by the analytics firm Galaxy Research.
The rise of Bitcoin and institutional adoption
Bitcoin continues to gain momentum, with Galaxy Research projecting its price to reach $185,000 in the 2025. The driving forces behind this growth remain institutional investments, corporate interest, and nation-state involvement. Throughout its history, Bitcoin has consistently outperformed traditional assets such as gold and the S&P 500. By 2025, it is expected to capture up to 20% of gold’s market value.
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American spot Bitcoin ETFs are anticipated to reach $250 billion in assets under management. As of 2024, net inflows totaled $36 billion, making them one of the most successful investment products. Including Bitcoin in the reserves of five nations and several Nasdaq 100 corporations will mark a significant milestone in its recognition.
Ethereum: DeFi and scalability
Ethereum, as the foundation of decentralized finance (DeFi), is poised to reach new heights. By 2025, its price is projected to exceed $5,500. This growth will be supported by the expansion of Layer-2 solutions and new collaborations between DeFi platforms and traditional financial institutions.
Ethereum’s staking rate could surpass 50%, driving demand for protocols like Lido and EigenLayer. Concurrently, discussions about potential monetary policy adjustments within the Ethereum network will likely emerge.
Dogecoin and the era of memecoins
Dogecoin is expected to hit $1, achieving a market capitalization of $100 billion, marking a significant milestone for the memecoin industry.
Stablecoins and new DeFi opportunities
Stablecoins are set to maintain their rapid growth, with total supply potentially tripling to $400 billion by 2025. Regulatory clarity and the launch of new products from companies like BlackRock and Ethena could significantly reshape the market.
The introduction of new stablecoins backed by traditional financial institutions will further enhance their role in the global economy.
New technologies and Bitcoin mining
Bitcoin mining is expected to undergo a transformation. Leading public miners will collaborate with companies specializing in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. This shift will slow the growth of the hashrate, which is projected to reach 1.1 zettahashes by 2025.
Additionally, long-awaited protocol upgrades are expected to be implemented, including enhanced transaction programmability. These changes will be a significant step forward in Bitcoin’s technical development.
The role of Layer-2 networks
Layer-2 networks are predicted to take a leading position in blockchain economic activity, accounting for up to 25% of all transaction fees by 2025. These networks will serve as a cornerstone for blockchain scalability and efficiency.
By 2025, the cryptocurrency market promises to undergo a significant transformation. From Bitcoin’s strengthening position and Ethereum’s dominance in DeFi to the rising importance of stablecoins and Layer-2 solutions, these changes will set new standards in blockchain technology.
Meanwhile, analysts believe that the U.S. government will not purchase Bitcoin in 2025.
