VanEck sees Bitcoin at $180K with a US Bitcoin reserve in 2025

VanEck projects Bitcoin at $180K in 2025, alongside a US Bitcoin strategic reserve, Ethereum surpassing $6,000, and AI agents reshaping the crypto landscape.

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Key Takeaways

• VanEck forecasts Bitcoin reaching $180,000 in 2025, with the US potentially adopting it as a strategic reserve.
• The firm highlights Ethereum, Solana, and Sui as top-performing assets, alongside growth in AI agents, tokenized securities, and stablecoins.

VanEck predicts Bitcoin will soar to $180,000 in 2025, driven by a maturing market and growing institutional demand, according to their new crypto forecast report.

The fund manager also envisions the establishment of a US strategic Bitcoin reserve, which could either occur at the federal level or through state initiatives in Pennsylvania, Florida, or Texas.

This outlook aligns with Bitwise’s recent predictions, highlighting how asset managers are preparing for a bullish 2025 under Trump’s pro-crypto administration.

VanEck projects that Bitcoin’s bull market will peak in the first quarter of 2025, with prices potentially retracing by 30% during the summer before rebounding to new all-time highs by the fourth quarter.

The report highlights key indicators to watch for market tops, including sustained high funding rates, excessive unrealized profits among holders, and declining Bitcoin dominance as speculative behavior shifts to altcoins.

Globally, government-backed Bitcoin mining is also expected to expand, with BRICS nations leading the charge in adopting Bitcoin for international trade settlements.

AI agents and blockchain innovation

VanEck highlights the transformative potential of AI agents in blockchain ecosystems, predicting over one million on-chain agents by the end of 2025.

These agents will revolutionize DeFi, gaming, and social media by autonomously optimizing strategies, acting as influencers, and performing on-chain tasks.

Ethereum, Solana, and Sui among top performers

Ethereum is expected to surpass $6,000, while Solana and Sui are projected to exceed $500 and $10, respectively.

VanEck anticipates a 43% growth in corporate Bitcoin holdings, with public and private companies accumulating over 1.1 million BTC by 2025.

Stablecoin daily settlement volumes are forecast to reach $300 billion, driven by increased adoption for global commerce and remittances, such as US-Mexico transfers growing from $80 million to $400 million monthly.

Broader crypto market predictions

VanEck’s report also foresees trading volumes on decentralized exchanges surpassing $4 trillion, capturing 20% of centralized exchange activity.

Total value locked in DeFi protocols is projected to reach $200 billion by the end of 2025.

In the NFT sector, trading volumes are expected to rebound to $30 billion annually, with Ethereum increasing its dominance to 85% of the market.