Bitcoin and Ether ETFs eye $450 billion market cap by 2025
Wealth management company Bernstein, known for its emphasis on extensive and accurate research and projections, suggests that Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set for substantial growth. By 2025, these ETFs could amass a combined market valuation of $450 billion, potentially aligning with a surge in Bitcoin’s price to $150,000.
This optimistic outlook is anchored by the accelerating adoption rates within the financial sector and the increasing recognition of cryptocurrency as a valid investment vehicle. As a growing number of institutions and retail investors embrace digital currencies, the market is primed for expansion.
Collin Brown, a respected figure in the blockchain community, believes that the swift pace of adoption as a robust indicator of future growth. In a recent social media post, Brown highlighted Bernstein’s prediction that the Bitcoin and Ether ETF market could balloon to $450 billion, with Bitcoin potentially hitting a price of $150,000 by the end of 2025. For the current year, the projected Bitcoin price stands at $90,000.
Regulatory progress boosts market confidence
A key factor driving this positive forecast is the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent approval of Ether as a spot ETF. This approval not only reaffirms Ether’s status as a commodity rather than a security, but also establishes a regulatory framework that could enable similar approvals for other cryptocurrencies. For example, the green light for Ether’s ETF could open the door for other proof-of-stake tokens, enhancing prospects for cryptocurrencies like Solana.Bernstein’s report also signals a strong wave of institutional capital flowing into the crypto market, forecasting over $100 billion in fresh investments into crypto ETFs within the next 18 to 24 months. This influx is driven by heightened institutional and retail interest, fueled by regulatory clarity and a wider acceptance of digital currencies in mainstream finance.
Furthermore, current market dynamics reveal that Bitcoin ETFs now hold over one million BTC, underscoring the sector’s rapid growth and the influential role of major players like Grayscale and BlackRock.
Despite a recent minor dip in Bitcoin prices, the market exhibits signs of immediate recovery with an intraday surge of 15.57 percent, pushing the price to $68,494.85. This volatility highlights the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market and underscores the speculative interest propelling much of the trading activity.
