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Finder releases Bitcoin price prediction: it will exceed $160,000 in 2025.
According to a survey released by the UK fintech company Finder, 24 experts in the cryptocurrency industry predict that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) will reach a peak of $162,000 by 2025, stabilizing at around $145,000 by the end of the year. At the same time, experts warn that quantum computing could pose a threat to the encryption security of Bitcoin in the coming years.
Bitcoin 2025 target price: $162,000 The UK Fintech company Finder conducted a survey of 24 experts in the encryption field, predicting that Bitcoin will reach a peak price of $162,353 within the year 2025, stabilizing at $145,167 by the end of the year. The most optimistic predictions suggest that it could reach 250,000 this year, while the most conservative expect a low point of around 70,000. Przemysław Kral, the CEO of Zondacrypto, pointed out that clear regulations, increased use cases for Bitcoin payments, and macroeconomic factors have jointly driven up market demand. In particular, the introduction of the EU MiCA regulatory framework and the widespread adoption of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States have greatly facilitated the entry of institutional investors.
Encryption ETF and institutional demand drive the market ETFs provide retail and institutional investors with a convenient way to invest in crypto assets. As crypto assets are integrated into the mainstream financial system, Bitcoin has attracted more capital attention. Major companies like Strategy continue to significantly increase their holdings of Bitcoin, now holding reserves worth $65 billion. Professor Ravi Sarathy from Northeastern University stated that the implementation of digital asset treasury strategies and new regulatory measures in the United States has made it easier for institutional investors to invest in Bitcoin, thereby driving up prices.
Trump's policies stimulate the encryption market Experts generally believe that the recent rise of Bitcoin is closely related to the Trump administration's support for the encryption industry. With the arrival of "Crypto Week," the U.S. Congress has passed several encryption-related bills, accelerating the legislative pace. Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge Ventures, stated that the U.S. government is purchasing a large amount of Bitcoin reserves, and with the Trump family's deep involvement in the encryption industry, there is hope to transform the U.S. into a "global crypto center."
Expert Opinions Diverge: Is it a Bubble or a New Opportunity? Despite strong support, some experts have raised warnings. John Hawkins, a lecturer at the University of Canberra, stated that Bitcoin has not yet fulfilled its original purpose as a universal payment tool and may still be a speculative bubble. On the contrary, Morpher CEO Martin Froehler stated that the institutional and national-level Bitcoin demand has not yet peaked, and now is a good time to accumulate. Finder's survey shows that 61% of experts believe "now is the right time to buy Bitcoin," but they also emphasize that investment should be cautious and that one must fully understand the market.
Will it peak before 2026, with a target price of over one million dollars by 2035? Komodo CTO Kadan Stadelmann expects the bull market to last until Q1 2026, after which it will enter a bear market phase. In the long run, a Finder survey shows that experts predict Bitcoin could reach $458,647 by 2030 and surpass $1 million by 2035.
Quantum Computing poses a challenge to encryption security 79% of experts believe that Quantum Computing will pose a threat to the encryption security of Bitcoin, with 25% predicting that Quantum Computing could crack Bitcoin's encryption mechanism within the next 5 years, and another 25% believing that this time frame is between 5 and 10 years. Only 8% of experts believe that Quantum Computing "will not pose a threat," and only one third believe that the Bitcoin community is prepared.
Conclusion With the surge in institutional demand, favorable policy shifts, and the support of ETF popularity, Bitcoin is expected to challenge the $160,000 mark in this bull market. However, long-term challenges remain, particularly the threat from technologies such as Quantum Computing, which will become a focal point in the future. Encryption users need to be vigilant about market volatility and establish clear investment strategies.