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 <li aria-level="1">VanEck predicts Bitcoin could peak at $180,000 in Q1 2025, with Ethereum surpassing $6,000, then correcting by 30%.</li> 
 <li aria-level="1">U.S. may establish strategic Bitcoin reserves under Trump’s administration, with potential support from states like Pennsylvania, Florida, or Texas.</li> 
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VanEck’s digital assets team, led by Matthew Sigel and Patrick Bush, has issued a <a href="https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-vanecks-10-crypto-predictions-for-2025/">report</a> outlining their top 10 predictions for the cryptocurrency market in 2025.&nbsp; 
After reviewing their 2024 predictions where they scored 8.5 out of 15, they remain optimistic about the market’s trajectory, despite acknowledging past inaccuracies. They forecast a big year for cryptocurrencies in 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) reaching new highs. 
<h2 id="b-bull-market-dynamics-b">Bull Market Dynamics</h2> 
VanEck predicts the crypto bull market will reach an initial peak in Q1 of 2025 with Bitcoin possibly hitting $180,000 and Ethereum (ETH) rising above $6,000.&nbsp; 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-116074" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BTC-Perps-Funding-10-For-Months-Would-be-Bearish.png" alt="BTC Perps Funding 10% For Months Would be Bearish" width="931" height="604"> 
A subsequent market correction is expected, with a 30% drop in Bitcoin prices and sharper declines in altcoins. However, recovery is anticipated by year-end, with markets regaining and possibly exceeding their previous highs. 
<h2 id="b-u-s-strategic-bitcoin-reserves-b">U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserves</h2> 
With the re-election of <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/donald-trump-meets-bitcoin-leaders-vows-to-support-mining/">Donald Trump</a>, a positive shift in U.S. crypto policy is expected. This includes the potential establishment of Bitcoin reserves by the U.S. government or individual states like Pennsylvania, Florida, or Texas, leveraging Bitcoin as a hedge against fiscal uncertainty and to attract crypto investment.&nbsp; 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-116094" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Number-of-Countries-Mining-Bitcoin-with-Government-Resources.png" alt="Number of Countries Mining Bitcoin with Government Resources" width="912" height="591"> 
Trump’s administration has appointed several crypto-friendly officials, suggesting a significant shift towards integrating Bitcoin into national strategic reserves. 
<h2 id="b-tokenized-securities-b">Tokenized Securities</h2> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-116114" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-value-of-tokenized-securities-exceeds-50-billion.png" alt="The value of tokenized securities exceeds $50 billion" width="944" height="660"> 
The value of tokenized securities is projected to exceed $50 billion. Growth in this area reflects the increasing utilization of blockchain for secure, transparent, and efficient digital asset transactions. 
<h3 id="b-stablecoins-b">Stablecoins</h3> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-116134 size-full" title="Stablecoins-daily-settlement-volumes-reach-300-billion" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Stablecoins-daily-settlement-volumes-reach-300-billion.png" alt="Stablecoins-daily-settlement-volumes-reach-300-billion" width="928" height="591"> 
Daily settlement volumes of stablecoins are expected to reach $300 billion, driven by broader adoption in the payment systems of major tech companies and traditional financial entities. This growth underscores <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/tokenized-treasuries-vs-stablecoins-how-tokenized-treasuries-are-challenging-stablecoin-dominance/">stablecoins’ potential</a> to become a fundamental part of global commerce and remittances. 
<h2 id="b-ai-onchain-activity-b">AI Onchain Activity</h2> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-116154" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AI-agents-onchain-activity-surpasses-1-million-agents.png" alt="AI-agents-onchain-activity-surpasses-1-million-agents" width="893" height="588"> 
Onchain activity by AI agents is anticipated to exceed one million, demonstrating significant growth in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and other blockchain-based AI applications. This aligns with broader trends of AI integration into various sectors including finance, social media, and gaming. 
<h2 id="b-bitcoin-layer-2-networks-b">Bitcoin Layer-2 Networks</h2> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-116174" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bitcoin-layer-2s-reach-100000-BTC-in-total-value-locked-TVL.png" alt="Bitcoin layer-2s reach 100,000 BTC in total value locked (TVL)" width="939" height="600"> 
The total value locked in Bitcoin’s layer-2 networks is forecasted to reach 100,000 BTC. These networks aim to enhance Bitcoin’s scalability and utility by enabling faster transactions and incorporating smart contract functionalities. 
<h2 id="b-ethereum-s-blob-space-b">Ethereum’s Blob Space</h2> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-116194" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ethereum-blob-space-generates-1-billion-in-fees.png" alt="Ethereum-blob-space-generates-1-billion-in-fees" width="989" height="596"> 
Ethereum’s Blob Space is expected to generate $1 billion in fees by 2025, as the demand for data storage on Ethereum grows due to increased usage of layer-2 scaling solutions. 
<h2 id="b-decentralized-finance-defi-b">Decentralized Finance (DeFi)</h2> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-116216" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DeFi-hits-all-time-highs-with-4-trillion-DEX-volumes-and-200B-TVL.png" alt="DeFi-hits-all-time-highs-with-4-trillion-DEX-volumes-and-200B-TVL" width="916" height="605"> 
The DeFi sector is predicted to achieve all-time high volumes with $4 trillion in DEX volumes and $200 billion in total value locked (TVL), reflecting continued innovation and investment in the DeFi ecosystem. 
<h2 id="b-nft-market-recovery-b">NFT Market Recovery</h2> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-116236" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NFT-market-recovery-with-trading-volumes-reaching-30-billion.png" alt="NFT-market-recovery-with-trading-volumes-reaching-30-billion" width="911" height="597"> 
NFT trading volumes are expected to recover, reaching $30 billion. This resurgence is likely to be supported by renewed interest in high-profile collections and broader acceptance of NFTs as valuable digital assets. 
<h3 id="b-dapp-tokens-b">DApp Tokens</h3> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-116256" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DApp-tokens-narrow-the-performance-gap-with-L1-tokens.png" alt="DApp-tokens-narrow-the-performance-gap-with-L1-token" width="951" height="594"> 
Performance gaps between DApp tokens and Layer-1 tokens are expected to narrow, as new applications drive utility and value back into decentralized applications, enhancing their market performance relative to foundational blockchain networks. 
These predictions highlight <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/bitwise-files-for-btc-eth-etf-amid-vanecks-fee-waiver-strategy/">VanEck’s view</a> of significant growth and institutional adoption in the crypto sector, suggesting a pivotal year for both foundational assets like Bitcoin and emerging innovations such as AI onchain agents and tokenized securities. 
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