VanEck, a leading institution in the digital finance sector, has released comprehensive forecasts for the cryptocurrency market in 2025. Key trends include the accelerated adoption of digital assets in the United States, rapid growth of stablecoins and tokenized securities, and continued expansion of DeFi and NFT markets.
According to VanEck, the cryptocurrency market is expected to peak in the first quarter of 2025, followed by new all-time highs toward the end of the year. The projected price for Bitcoin is approximately $180,000, with Ethereum exceeding $6,000. A 30% correction in Bitcoin is anticipated during the summer, with deeper declines expected among altcoins.
The new U.S. administration is expected to adopt a pro-cryptocurrency approach, positioning Bitcoin as a strategic asset. New investment products, including ETFs, are planned alongside efforts to integrate cryptocurrencies into the traditional financial system. States such as Florida and Texas may initiate the development of Bitcoin reserves.
The market for tokenized assets, including securities, is expected to exceed USD 50 billion. Technological advancements will facilitate smoother interoperability between public and private blockchains.
The projected increase in daily stablecoin transactions from the current USD 100 billion to USD 300 billion is attributed to growing adoption in international trade and settlement.
VanEck forecasts that the number of active AI agents on blockchains will exceed one million. Intelligent bots are expected to be deployed across sectors such as DeFi, gaming, social media, and beyond.
Layer-2 solutions for Bitcoin, such as the Lightning Network, are set to revolutionize the use of Bitcoin in decentralized applications, with the total value locked projected to reach 100,000 BTC.
Ethereum is projected to generate USD 1 billion in fees through Blob Space technology, which enhances network scalability and attracts new applications.
Decentralized finance is expected to reach new heights, with trading volumes projected at USD 4 trillion and total value locked (TVL) at USD 200 billion, driven by asset tokenization and growing interest in AI integration within DeFi.
Following the market corrections of 2023–2024, the NFT sector is expected to rebound, with trading volumes projected to reach USD 30 billion. Ethereum will remain the dominant platform, with projects such as CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) continuing to attract investor interest.
Tokens of decentralized applications are expected to narrow the performance gap relative to Layer-1 tokens. Emerging applications, particularly those focused on AI and infrastructure, are likely to attract both capital and users.
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