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Asset management firm Bitwise has unveiled bold predictions for the crypto market in 2025. Among them, Bitcoin could skyrocket to $200,000, while companies heavily invested in crypto might experience remarkable growth in stock market valuations.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana to Reach New Highs

Regulators spent four years trying to shut down crypto. Crypto responded by:

* Winning in court (Grayscale, Ripple, Coinbase, Tornado Cash. etc.)

* Winning at the ballot box (President, Congress, etc.)

The media wants to portray crypto's political efforts in a negative light.… https://t.co/FtK59iiriY

— Matt Hougan (@Matt_Hougan) December 6, 2024

Bitwise anticipates record-breaking performances from Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

• Bitcoin has already hit impressive levels, with the firm forecasting a surge to $200,000.
• Ethereum, while lagging in price compared to its peers, shows promise with its total value locked (TVL) reaching its highest level since 2022.
• Solana continues to benefit from meme coin activity, fueling bullish trends for SOL throughout the year.

Major Companies and Crypto Integration

$MSTR is likely to be added to $QQQ on 12/23 (w/ announcement coming 12/13). Moderna likely to get boot (symbolic). Below is best guess of adds/drops via @JSeyff. Likely a 0.47% weight (40th biggest holding). There's $550b of ETFs tracking the index. S&P 500 add next yr prob. pic.twitter.com/rmTavtvWQL

— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) December 10, 2024

Bitwise predicts significant milestones for crypto-focused companies:

• Coinbase is expected to join the S&P 500, bringing broader crypto exposure to US investors.
• MicroStrategy could enter the Nasdaq-100, boosted by its nearly 450% year-to-date stock price increase. This aligns with Bitcoin’s climb past the $100,000 mark, which has elevated MicroStrategy into the top 100 public US firms.

Doubling Bitcoin Reserves by 2025

The report foresees a sharp rise in countries holding Bitcoin in their reserves. Proposals for national Bitcoin reserves have already emerged:

• Russia is exploring this possibility through legislative proposals.
• Canada’s Vancouver is also considering Bitcoin-backed initiatives.
• In the United States, optimism remains strong, with former President Trump advocating for a Bitcoin reserve during his campaign.

Stablecoins to Surge in Market Value

Bitwise predicts the stablecoin market could hit $400 billion, driven by supportive US legislation. Ripple’s recent approval to launch its RLUSD stablecoin from NY regulators signals potential growth in this sector.

Aligned with Current Trends

Bitwise’s optimistic outlook aligns with current market developments. Whether through surging token values, increased national reserves, or corporate integration, these projections seem poised to materialize by 2025.