Big year for Bitcoin ended: what 2025 could bring?

Cryptocurrency is on the rise, and the year 2025 may have more room for growth

2024 was a stunning year for Bitcoin because it reached its all-time high of over 100,000 dollars. Optimism for such gains comes from US regulatory changes and developments that can come after D. Trump sets foot in office.

As 2025 starts, all eyes are on Bitcoin and its potential price movements. After breaking past $100,000 in 2024, people wonder how far it could go by the end of this year. Predictions are all over the place—some say it might dip to $75,000, while others think it could skyrocket to an astonishing $100 million.

Big players adopting Bitcoin, changing regulations, and broader economic trends influence these guesses. In 2024, Bitcoin had an incredible year, soaring 150% and becoming one of the market’s standout performers^[1].

This surge was fueled by three main factors: optimism about regulations, a friendlier economic environment, and growing excitement from investors.

Experts believe Bitcoin’s upward trend will continue in 2025

Many forecasts suggest it could land between $200,000 (€193,000) and $250,000 (€241,000) by the year’s end. Historically, Bitcoin has hit new highs every four years during its bullish cycles, like in 2017 and 2021. These cycles saw huge gains of 2,300% and 1,700%, followed by sharp drops of 70–80%.

Since hitting a low of $16,000 (€15,500) two years ago, Bitcoin has climbed about 600%. This impressive rebound makes people optimistic that there’s still room for more growth in the next few years.

Experts like Tom Lee from Fundstart Global Advisor think Bitcoin could reach $250,000 this year. It is common for cryptocurrency to move in a bullish trend while easing the monetary cycles of Central banks. Investors usually become more willing to take risks when there’s more cash flowing in the economy and easier access to funds.

As major central banks are expected to keep lowering interest rates in 2025, this "risk-on" mood could give Bitcoin an extra push, paving the way for further growth.

Changes in the US politics can boost Bitcoin further

With the 2024 elections in the US, people expected a significant change in the cryptocurrency industry. Most predictions say that D. Trump being in office means changes for the better^[2].

From the beginning of his election campaign, D. Trump claimed he wanted to make America more crypto-friendly and implement particular regulations that could put the country the leader in this industry.

Nominating pro-crypto personas for the highest positions in the administration might be the beginning. The biggest change in Bitcoin price was noticed when Trump's victory was announced.

The President-elect pledged to implement various cryptocurrency-friendly policies. Those include the statements that he wants to make America the "crypto capital of the planet". He also nominated Paul Atkins, a pro-crypto former SEC commissioner, as the next Chair of the SEC. Around that time, Bitcoin topped the threshold of 100,000 dollars.

AI-driven crypto is set to skyrocket

These past years were also significant for new technology like artificial intelligence. In 2024, many have experienced developments in cryptocurrency and its intersection with AI. There are many possibilities and it is only beginning, but the progress of AI-driven crypto projects can reach different milestones in 2025.

Take the meme coin Goatseus Maximus as an example. Created by an AI bot in late 2024, it climbed into the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap within just a few months. This impressive feat highlights the powerful synergy developing between AI and blockchain technology. And this is likely just the beginning^[3].

In 2025, we can expect more advanced uses of AI in the crypto space. Decentralized AI protocols, like Bittensor, are already creating collaborative machine-learning models using blockchain. These platforms reward data sharing and model training fairly and transparently, offering an alternative to the centralized systems dominated by tech giants.

AI-powered agents are also gaining traction. These smart tools can work autonomously, handling transactions, evaluations, and system communication. Platforms like Virtuals Protocol and ai16z made significant strides in 2024, but their growth potential this year is even greater.

By the end of 2025, at least one AI-focused crypto project will likely rank among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. As blockchain and AI continue to merge, this powerful combination is set to reshape the digital economy and push innovation to new heights.

Bitcoin should have a good year, but there are risks

Cryptocurrency had a big year, and this upbeat outlook on its prospects should continue into 2025. Policies that will change with the Trump administration could continue providing pushes for cryptocurrency.

Plans to adopt Bitcoin as part of the US strategic reserves could help Bitcoin reach never-before-seen highs. D. Trump stated that Bitcoin holding would create "a permanent national asset to benefit all Americans."

However, there are risks when looking further than a few upcoming months. In the long-term view, Bitcoin price can retreat significantly from these all-time highs of $108,000. The drop that was witnessed recently was most likely driven by profit-taking and risk-off sentiment^[4].

Their view is unclear until the Trump administration implements pro-crypto policies and investors lock in their 2024 gains. Factors like global economic conditions and the adoption of crypto by institutions, corporations, nations, and states influence the price of Bitcoin.

Countries will inevitably begin to explore seriously launching a strategic Bitcoin reserve. That can be either digital assets seized from criminals or even direct purchases. Changes in the US will influence that even further. However, experts say that will happen even if Trump does not follow through with his plans on crypto policies.