Bernstein Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $200K in 2025, Ethereum Dubbed the Next “Institutional Darling”

As 2025 unfolds, analysts at Bernstein have unveiled their bold predictions for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. Their projections paint a promising picture, with Bitcoin poised to reach $200,000 by the year's end, largely fueled by strong institutional demand. This estimate, however, does not account for potential government purchases, which could dramatically alter the market landscape. For instance, former President Donald Trump's proposal to establish a U.S. Bitcoin reserve could significantly impact the market.

Bernstein's 2025 vision extends beyond Bitcoin's surging price. They foresee over $70 billion in net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, a stablecoin market surpassing $500 billion, and continued regulatory developments shaping the crypto landscape. As Gautam Chhugani and his team describe it, this era marks the beginning of the "Age of Eternity" for cryptocurrencies.

Institutional adoption remains at the heart of their outlook, with corporate treasuries and ETFs set to ramp up their Bitcoin accumulation. According to the analysts, if Bitcoin stays below $100,000, ownership will increasingly shift from short-term traders to long-term holders, such as MicroStrategy and Bitcoin ETF investors. They also anticipate the launch of a Solana ETF later this year, further diversifying the market.

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Ethereum, too, is destined for substantial growth, with Bernstein dubbing it the next "institutional darling." The team highlights Ethereum's appeal to traditional investors, citing that 28% of ETH is staked, 3% is held by ETFs, and 7.5% is locked in smart contracts. These factors, they argue, will elevate Ethereum's presence in institutional portfolios and propel its price to new heights.

Bernstein also predicts a resolution of key regulatory challenges, including the SEC's lawsuits against crypto companies. This could pave the way for more private crypto firms to go public, further fueling market momentum and adoption.