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Bitcoin price prediction 2025 – Will institutional inflow drive growth?


The cryptocurrency market was bullish in 2024. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, added over 140% to its value last year, outperforming other major assets, including Gold (26%) and S&P 500 (23%).
Last year’s rally saw Bitcoin break past the $100k mark for the first time in its history. This article will explore Bitcoin’s price performance so far this year and how far it can go.
Bitcoin Hit a New All-time High on Jan. 20
New year, same Bitcoin. The leading cryptocurrency by market cap continued where it left off in 2024. The Bitcoin price surged to a new all-time high on January 20th after hitting the $109,114 mark.
The market has been volatile since then, with BTC slipping below $98k on Monday, January 27th. However, it has since recovered and now trades above $102k per coin. If the bullish momentum resumes, Bitcoin could set a new all-time high in the coming weeks or months.
How High Can Bitcoin Go?
Bitcoin has already set a new all-time high in 2025, but many analysts believe it could go higher in the coming months. The predictions differ, ranging from $150,000 to $250,000.
However, some macroeconomic factors could determine how high Bitcoin’s price could go in 2025. Here are the factors.
inflation/ Interest rate
The inflation and interest rates in the United States usually play a huge role in the Bitcoin price outlook. A low inflation rate will see the Federal Reserve decrease interest rates to stimulate the economy and try to raise inflation levels to their target range. The lower the interest rates, the higher the price of assets like Bitcoin and Gold.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates twice in 2025, which could be bullish for Bitcoin and other major assets.
Retail and Institutional Adoption
2024 saw significant liquidity from institutional investors into Bitcoin and the trend could continue this year. Michael Saylors’ MicroStrategy leads the way and has already spent billions of dollars this year in adding bitcoins to its holdings.
Thanks to the launch of Bitcoin ETFs last year, more players are also getting into Bitcoin. BlackRock’s ETF, now the fastest-growing in history, has simplified access for institutional investors. The growing participation indicates Bitcoin’s appeal to retail and institutional players.
A Possible U.S. Strategic Reserve
There are talks of a possible digital assets strategic reserve in the United States. Donald Trump’s activeness in the crypto space in recent months has amplified this prediction.
If the United States launches a digital assets reserve with Bitcoin at the helm, BTC’s price could surpass the $200k average prediction in 2025.
Top Analysts Forecasts
Bitcoin has gone mainstream, so several leading analysts in the global financial markets are focusing on it. Some of these analysts shared their predictions for the Bitcoin price in 2025.
Markus Thielen, head of research at Matrixport, is bullish on BTC’s price prediction, setting it at $160,000 before the end of the year. He told CNBC that,
“This outlook is supported by sustained demand for Bitcoin ETFs, favorable macroeconomic trends, and an expanding global liquidity pool. Bitcoin’s growing base of dip buyers and robust institutional support is expected to mitigate severe corrections.”
Alex Thorn, head of research at crypto-focused asset manager Galaxy Digital, is also bullish, predicting BTC’s price to hit $185k in 2025. He said,
“A combination of institutional, corporate, and nation-state adoption will propel Bitcoin to new heights in 2025. Throughout its existence, Bitcoin has appreciated faster than all other asset classes, particularly the S&P 500 and gold, and that trend will continue in 2025. Bitcoin will also reach 20% of Gold’s market cap.”
Finally, Geoffrey Kendrick of Standard Chartered expects institutional flows into Bitcoin to continue, predicting Bitcoin’s price could hit $200,000 in 2025. He stated that,
“Even a small allocation of the USD 40tn in US retirement funds would significantly boost BTC prices. We would turn even more bullish if BTC saw more rapid uptake by US retirement funds, global sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), or a potential US strategic reserve fund.”
Bitcoin has already hit a new all-time high in 2025. Do you see it going higher or do you predict a market correction in the coming months?
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What to Expect on May 7

The highly anticipated Pectra upgrade will launch on the Ethereum (ETH) mainnet on May 7, 2025, after overcoming a series of technical challenges and delays in the testnet phase.
Ethereum developers announced the date during the All Core Developers Consensus (ACDC) meeting on April 3, 2025.
Pectra Upgrade Countdown Begins
The upgrade was initially slated for a tentative mainnet launch on April 30. However, Ethereum developers have postponed the launch by one week.
“We’ll go ahead and lock in May 7 for Pectra on mainnet,” Ethereum Foundation researcher Alex Stokes said.
In preparation for this, Stokes confirmed that client releases will be made available by April 21, ensuring that all users have the necessary updates and tools ahead of the mainnet launch. On April 23, a detailed blog post outlining the Pectra mainnet will be published.
The Pectra upgrade will introduce 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) to enhance various aspects of the network. Notably, three EIPs are dedicated to improving the validator experience.
The first is EIP-7251. This will increase the staking limit for validators from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH per validator. This change aims to enhance capital efficiency for large stakers and staking pools.
“This simplifies the staking experience, allowing users to manage multiple validators under one node instead of several,” an analyst remarked.
Moreover, EIP-7002 introduces execution-layer triggerable withdrawals, giving validators more control. Meanwhile, EIP-6110 reduces the deposit processing delay from about 9 hours to just 13 minutes.
The upgrade will also include EIP-7702, a major step toward account abstraction. It allows Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs) to gain smart contract functionality while maintaining simplicity. This enables features like transaction batching, gas sponsorship (where third parties pay fees), passkey-based authentication, spending controls, and asset recovery mechanisms.
Finally, the upgrade increases blob capacity through EIP-7691. In addition, EIP-7623 helps manage the increased bandwidth requirements. These updates aim to make Ethereum more scalable, efficient, and user-friendly.
It is worth noting that the road to the mainnet launch has not been without hurdles. Two previous tests on the Holesky and Sepolia test networks failed to finalize properly. However, Pectra achieved full finalization on the Hoodi testnet on March 26, marking a significant milestone toward the successful deployment of the upgrade.
Despite the technical progress, ETH continues to face market challenges.

Data from BeInCrypto shows that ETH dropped 4.8% over the past week, with weekly losses extending to 17.1%. At the time of writing, the altcoin was trading at $1,822, reflecting a small daily gain of 0.8%.
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XRP Futures and Illinois Lawsuit Relief

Coinbase filed with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch futures contracts for Ripple’s XRP token.
The move comes after a positive development for the crypto derivatives market in the US, reflecting shifting regulatory ties in the country.
Coinbase Files for XRP Futures Trading With CFTC
Coinbase Derivatives has submitted a filing to self-certify XRP futures. It will provide a regulated, capital-efficient means for market participants to gain exposure to XRP. The new contract could go live as soon as April 21.
“We’re excited to announce that Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the CFTC to self-certify XRP futures – bringing a regulated, capital-efficient way to gain exposure to one of the most liquid digital assets. We anticipate the contract going live on April 21, 2025,” read the announcement.
Meanwhile, the official filing indicates that the XRP futures contract will be a monthly cash-settled and margined contract trading under the symbol XRL.
Each contract represents 10,000 XRP and will be settled in US dollars. Trading will be available for the current month and two subsequent months. As a protective measure, trading will be temporarily halted if the spot XRP price moves more than 10% within an hour.

The Coinbase Exchange also confirmed that it has engaged with Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) and other market participants. Both references reportedly expressed support for the launch.
However, Coinbase is not the first US-based exchange to introduce regulated XRP futures. In March, Chicago-based Bitnomial launched what it advertised as the country’s first CFTC-regulated XRP futures contract.
For Coinbase, however, the boldness comes after the CFTC eased key regulatory hurdles for crypto derivatives trading. As BeInCrypto reported, this signaled a more accommodating stance towards the sector.
“Pursuant to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”) Regulation 40.2(a), Coinbase Derivatives, LLC (the “Exchange” or “COIN”) hereby submits for self-certification its initial listing of the XRP Futures contract to be offered for trading on the Exchange…,” an excerpt in the filing indicated.
This suggests that the commodities regulator’s shift, revoking previous crypto-related guidelines, may boost institutional confidence. For XRP, this development bolsters confidence in the asset’s previously contentious status following Ripple’s recent regulatory breakthrough.
“Coinbase Derivatives’ filing with the CFTC to self-certify XRP futures aims to legitimize XRP trading by offering a regulated, capital-efficient product for investors,” one user remarked.
The futures contract might also help the odds of XRP ETF approval. Recently, the SEC delayed several applications to create one, and its status is in limbo.

Data on Polymarket shows bettors see a 74% chance for XRP ETF approval in 2025 and a more modest 34% by July 31.
Regulatory and Legal Developments Favor Coinbase
Elsewhere, the timing of this filing aligns with recent favorable regulatory developments for Coinbase. Reports suggest Illinois intends to drop its lawsuit against the exchange over its staking services.
Up to 10 states filed a lawsuit against Coinbase in June 2023 alleging that its staking program constituted unregistered securities offerings.
This recent development makes Illinois the fourth state to withdraw legal action against Coinbase. Vermont, South Carolina, and Kentucky also dismissed their cases on March 13, 27, and 31, respectively.
However, the cases remain active in Alabama, California, Maryland, New Jersey, Washington and Wisconsin.
These legal retreats coincide with the US SEC’s (Securities and Exchange Commission) February decision to abandon its federal lawsuit against Coinbase. BeInCrypto reported that this development marked a broader shift in the regulatory approach under the current administration.
“Regulators are losing steam, and Coinbase is stacking quiet courtroom wins. Staking’s future in the US might just be back on track,” a user commented.
Illinois’ decision to drop its lawsuit comes as the state advances a Bitcoin strategic reserve bill. Specifically, Illinois State Representative John M. Cabello introduced House Bill 1844 (HB1844), highlighting Bitcoin’s potential as a decentralized, finite digital asset.
“A strategic bitcoin reserve aligns with Illinois’ commitment to fostering innovation in digital assets and providing Illinoisans with enhanced financial security,” the bill read.
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Bleeds Further—Fresh Weekly Lows Test Investor Patience

Dogecoin started a fresh decline from the $0.180 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is consolidating and might struggle to recover above $0.1680.
- DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.1750 and $0.170 levels.
- The price is trading below the $0.1680 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
- There was a break below a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.170 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
- The price could extend losses if it breaks the $0.1550 support zone.
Dogecoin Price Dips Again
Dogecoin price started a fresh decline after it failed to clear $0.180, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE dipped below the $0.1750 and $0.1720 support levels.
There was a break below a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.170 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. The bears were able to push the price below the $0.1620 support level. It even traded close to the $0.1550 support.
A low was formed at $0.1555 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.180 swing high to the $0.1555 low.
Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.170 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1650 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1680 level. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.180 swing high to the $0.1555 low.
The next major resistance is near the $0.1740 level. A close above the $0.1740 resistance might send the price toward the $0.180 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.1880 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1950.
Another Decline In DOGE?
If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.170 level, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.160 level. The next major support is near the $0.1550 level.
The main support sits at $0.150. If there is a downside break below the $0.150 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might decline toward the $0.1320 level or even $0.120 in the near term.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now losing momentum in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $0.1600 and $0.1550.
Major Resistance Levels – $0.1680 and $0.1740.
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