As 2025 approaches, research firm Bernstein has made several trend predictions for the crypto market, claiming that the market will enter the so-called "Infinite Era", symbolizing an era of continuous evolution and widespread adoption, where Bit will become an important part of the global financial system.
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Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani's prediction indicates that as the crypto industry enters the "Infinite Era" he refers to, the market is moving towards broader adoption and maturity. The joint push of Bit, ETH, AI, and Stablecoin will have a profound impact on the global financial system:
The "Infinite Era" is a long-term process of continuous evolution and widespread acceptance, where Bit will no longer be a controversial term, but a part of the financial system designed for the new era.
He added that "as Bit has firmly entered the radar of enterprises, banks, and institutions, and is gradually integrated into our financial system, its volatility patterns will continue to weaken."
BTC Price to Reach $200,000
Bernstein first predicts that the price of each Bit will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025. This target is driven by the adoption trends of Bit by sovereign nations, financial institutions, and various companies, including the Bit reserve strategy commitment of the incoming President Trump, and the policies of companies like MicroStrategy:
It is expected that corporate Bit inflows will reach $50 billion in 2025, a significant increase from $24 billion in 2024, and MicroStrategy and other Bit miners may continue to lead the demand.
Thriving Development of Crypto ETFs
Additionally, he believes that the net inflows of the US spot Bit ETF will exceed $70 billion in 2025, more than doubling from $35 billion in 2024, primarily driven by the accelerated adoption by hedge funds and banks.
Bit and ETH remain the focus of the ETF market, not to mention the potential launch of a Solana ETF by the end of the year.
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Integration of BTC Mining and AI Technology
With the rapid development of AI technology, Bernstein believes that Bit miners need to integrate AI technology into their business models to enhance the sustainability of the industry and reduce cyclical volatility:
Data from 2024 shows that miners who have integrated AI technology (Core Scientific and TeraWulf) have outperformed those who solely focus on mining (Riot Platforms and CleanSpark), and this trend is expected to continue in 2025.
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Innovative Fusion of Cryptocurrency and AI
Similarly surrounding AI, Bernstein predicts that the combination of this technology and cryptocurrency will bring a series of innovations by 2025, including decentralized AI Blockchain, "identity verification" services, AI-integrated cryptocurrency wallets, and AI agents, driving a new wave of technological applications.
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Stablecoin Market Size to Exceed $500 Billion
Next, the stablecoin market size is expected to exceed $500 billion by 2025, more than doubling from $200 billion in 2024:
Stablecoins will become the primary solution for cross-border payments and remittances, and may receive support from potential stablecoin regulations.
Positive Impact of a Friendly Regulatory Environment
The new government may drive significant progress in cryptocurrency regulation, including legislation for the stablecoin and digital asset markets. Bernstein expects the SEC to withdraw or settle existing cases with crypto companies and facilitate more IPOs of private crypto companies.
Ethereum to Become the New Darling of Institutions
Finally, despite its disappointing performance in 2024, Bernstein predicts that Ethereum will become the "new darling" of institutional investors in 2025:
The limited supply of Ether, its utility as a fee payment and collateral asset, and its critical role in L1 and L2 applications make it attractive to traditional investors.
Risk Warning
Cryptocurrency investment is highly risky, and its price may fluctuate dramatically. You may lose your entire principal. Please carefully evaluate the risks.
