Crypto Market Prediction 2025: Galaxy Research's Deep Insights into BTC, DeFi, Stablecoins

Galaxy Research has shared some big predictions at the end of the year for 2025, with Bitcoin expected to surpass $150,000 and Ethereum set to further strengthen. The report also discusses major changes in DeFi, stablecoin, and how organizations can embrace cryptocurrency in the coming years.

Bitcoin and Ethereum will rise higher Bitcoin is expected to surpass $150,000 in the first half of the year and could reach $185,000 by the end of the year, driven by acceptance from organizations, businesses, and even countries. Ethereum will also shine, with prices expected to rise above $5,500, driven by clarity on regulations and partnerships between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi). US Bitcoin ETP growth The total value of Bitcoin exchange traded products (ETP) in the United States is expected to exceed $250 billion. This growth reflects increasing interest from institutions and retail investors in Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a leading asset Bitcoin will outperform most other global assets in terms of risk and return. Its resilience will make it a preferred choice for both retail and institutional investors. Asset management allocation Leading financial platforms will recommend allocating at least 2% of investment portfolios to Bitcoin. This will encourage many investors to include Bitcoin in their long-term plans. Application of businesses and countries Five major companies are listed on Nasdaq and five countries will add Bitcoin to their reserves. This will reinforce Bitcoin's role as a global asset for both corporations and countries. Upgrade Bitcoin protocol Developers will agree on a significant upgrade to Bitcoin technology. This may include new features to improve functionality and scalability. Partnership with AI exploitation More than half of the top Bitcoin mining companies will collaborate with AI or high-performance computing companies. These collaborations will improve mining efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Bitcoin in DeFi The amount of Bitcoin used in decentralized finance (DeFi) will nearly double. This demonstrates the increasing utility of Bitcoin as more than just a store of value. Ethereum Staking Explosion More than 50% of Ethereum's supply will be staked, showing confidence in its long-term value. Staking will also enhance the security of the network. ETH/BTC exchange rate fluctuations The value of Ethereum compared to Bitcoin will drop below $0.03 but will recover to over $0.06 by the end of the year. This reflects the changing investor sentiment throughout the year. The dominance of Class 2 Layer 2 networks will generate more activities compared to replacing layer 1 blockchains. They will provide faster and cheaper transactions, attracting more users. DeFi dividend era Decentralized applications will distribute at least 1 billion dollars in rewards to users. This marks a shift towards profit sharing with participants. The revival of on-chain governance DeFi projects will experiment with new governance models to attract users to make decisions. This will make the ecosystem more decentralized and innovative. The custodian bank participates in cryptocurrency The four largest custodian banks in the world will start providing digital currency services, narrowing the gap between traditional finance and digital assets. New stablecoin At least ten new stablecoins will be launched, supported by traditional financial partners. These stablecoins will bring more liquidity and confidence to the market. The supply of Stablecoin increases dramatically The total supply of stablecoin will double to over $400 billion. This reflects the increasing demand for blockchain-based stable assets. The decline in Tether's market share Tether's dominance will decrease to below 50%, facing competition from alternative options such as USDC and new services like BlackRock's BUIDL. Explosive growth in cryptocurrency venture capital Investment in cryptocurrency will exceed $150 billion, up over 50% compared to the same period last year. This capital flow will drive innovation across the industry. Stablecoin Law The US Congress will pass a law regulating stablecoin, signed by President Trump in 2025. However, broader regulations on the cryptocurrency market have yet to be addressed. Bitcoin reserves of the United States The US government will not buy more Bitcoin but will use the existing amount of Bitcoin to build reserves. Agencies will explore policies for managing Bitcoin reserves. SEC investigates Prometheum SEC will investigate Prometheum, a specialized brokerage-agency company. This could set a precedent for how cryptocurrency platforms are regulated. Dogecoin reached 1 dollar Dogecoin will eventually reach $1, with its market capitalization skyrocketing to $100 billion. This will make memecoin a major player in the world of cryptocurrencies. Year-end predictions are creating an optimistic tone for 2025, although the market is also cautious about the possibility of a market collapse after Trump officially takes office. Until then, everything is just speculation. DYOR! #Write2Win #Write&Earn $BTC {spot}(BTCUSDT)