Galaxy Research Reveals Bitcoin, Ether And Dogecoin Price Projections In 2025 Crypto Forecast
Galaxy Research, a digital asset and blockchain firm led by research director Alex Thorn, has released its forecast for 2025, predicting major price movements and regulatory changes cryptocurrency Including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE).
Bitcoin on track to reach $185,000 by the end of 2025
according to Galaxy Research predicts that the price of Bitcoin will exceed US$150,000 in the first half of 2025, and may reach or exceed US$185,000 by the end of the year. This optimistic outlook is underpinned by continued adoption by institutions, businesses and nation-states.
Bitcoin has historically outperformed traditional asset classes, including the S&P 500 and gold, and since it accounts for approximately 20% of gold’s market capitalization, this trend is expected to continue.
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Report points out that U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange traded products ETP assets under management (AUM) are expected to exceed $250 billion by 2025.
In 2024, net inflows into these ETPs exceeded $36 billion, making them the most successful issuance group in history, attracting investment from major hedge funds and institutional players.
As Bitcoin solidifies its position as a leading asset, Galaxy Research predicts that at least one prominent wealth management platform will recommend Bitcoin distribute 2% or above. This shift is expected to further drive inflows into Bitcoin ETPs and increase their AUM.
The report also highlights the possibility of Bitcoin developers reaching consensus on a major protocol upgrade, which has historically been difficult to achieve and is expected to include enhancements that improve transaction programmability.
Dogecoin is about to recover
Ethereum expected to trade above $5,500 in 2025, driven by easing regulatory restrictions Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and increased institutional interest.
Galaxy Research expects the Ethereum collateralization rate to exceed 50%, and it is possible that spot-based ETH exchange-traded funds will be allowed to pledge a portion of their ETH holdings.
Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (DeFi) market is also expected to grow significantly. The company said the amount of Bitcoin locked in DeFi smart contracts could nearly double by 2025.
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The report also predicted that Dogecoin It will have a market capitalization of $100 billion, with the potential to breach the $1 mark amid broader market dynamics including institutional adoption and new regulatory frameworks that could impact the future of meme-based cryptocurrencies.
In the regulatory arena, Galaxy Research expects bipartisan legislation governing stablecoin issuance to be enacted by the end of 2025, providing a clear framework for issuers.
Currently, BTC is trading at $94,648, down 1% in the past 24 hours. In contrast, Ethereum is trading at $3,359, up 1% year-over-year. Dogecoin is priced at $0.314, up just 0.5% during the period.
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