Bitcoin forecasted to reach $150,000 by CoinShares analyst
In the world of cryptocurrency, one digital coin stands out as a beacon of potential growth – Bitcoin. As we look ahead to the future, several predictions have emerged regarding Bitcoin's price in 2025 and beyond.
James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, has shared his insights, forecasting Bitcoin's price to range between $80,000 and $150,000 in 2025. However, a surge to $250,000 for Bitcoin in 2025 is unlikely, according to Butterfill.
Aggregated forecasts suggest an average near $125,000 with a bullish potential up to about $181,000 driven by renewed institutional interest and ETF inflows. A panel of crypto experts predicts an average price of $145,167 by the end of 2025, with highs possibly reaching around $162,353 and lows near $87,618. Some prominent forecasters see targets up to $200,000 by early 2026.
However, 2026 may face a correction or bear market, with prices around $110,000–$115,000. The long-term projections anticipate hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars by 2030–2035, assuming continued adoption and favorable macro conditions.
Regulatory clarity and spot ETF growth are key drivers for these predictions. Improved regulatory conditions in the U.S., particularly, could potentially lead to Bitcoin reaching new highs. However, uncertainty in regulatory conditions is acknowledged as a risk that could cap Bitcoin’s price upside or cause volatility.
No verified information indicates specific actions or plans by Donald Trump as President-elect regarding cryptocurrency policies influencing these price predictions directly. Therefore, the market and expert forecasts appear to weigh regulatory conditions as an important macro factor without attributing particular effects to Trump’s initiatives.
It's worth noting that Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat, earlier projected Bitcoin hitting $250,000, and CoinShares analysts previously predicted Bitcoin would reach $80,000 by 2024. However, if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump fails to deliver on his cryptocurrency-related promises, the price of Bitcoin may hover near the lower end of the forecast at $80,000.
In summary, Bitcoin price is predicted around $125,000 to $145,000 in 2025, possibly peaking near $180,000 to $200,000 in bullish scenarios. 2026 may face a correction or bear market, with prices around $110,000–$115,000. Long-term projections anticipate hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars by 2030–2035, assuming continued adoption and favorable macro conditions. Regulatory clarity and spot ETF growth are key drivers, but no clear evidence links Trump’s cryptocurrency initiatives as a direct influence on these predictions to date.
Bitcoin's price, as predicted by James Butterfill of CoinShares, ranges between $80,000 and $150,000 in 2025, with a possibility of reaching $250,000, albeit unlikely. Technology plays a significant role in these predictions, as improvements in regulatory conditions and spot ETF growth are key drivers.
