Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2025 according to veteran analyst

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-03 18:23:00

Former BitMEX CEO, Arthur Hayes, predicts Bitcoin could hit $250,000 by 2025, citing Federal Reserve’s potential quantitative easing as a catalyst for growth. Despite short-term economic uncertainty, Hayes sees Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical instability.

President Trump announces reciprocal tariffs to reduce U.S. trade deficit and boost domestic manufacturing, dubbing April 2nd as “Liberation Day.” Concerns arise over short-term impact on traditional and crypto markets amid efforts to bolster the U.S. economy.

Nansen research indicates a 70% chance of crypto market bottoming out before June due to tariff negotiations. Bitcoin and Ethereum experience 15% and 22% declines from year-to-date highs. Experts anticipate a rebound post Q2 2025, expecting upward momentum in the latter half of the year.

Grayscale files to convert Digital Large Cap Fund, featuring Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, into a publicly traded spot ETF, aiming to enhance retail investor access to crypto assets. This move could broaden exposure to the crypto market for investors.

Hashgraph plans to launch HashSphere, a private blockchain catering to regulated sectors like asset management and banks, in Q3 2025. Bridging public and private blockchains, HashSphere prioritizes compliance with KYC and AML regulations, positioning Hedera as a key player in institutional blockchain.

Circle, issuer of USDC stablecoin, gears up for an IPO with JPMorgan and Citigroup as key advisors, potentially valuing the company at $4-$5 billion. The IPO, slated for late April, signals Circle’s strategic move to go public and expand its presence in the market.



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