Bitcoin

As crypto market continues to surge, Bitcoin enthusiasts are talking excitedly about the fact that analysts from Bitfinex exchange have predicted Bitcoin price to soar up to as high as $200,000 by mid-2025. 
As per the latest market <a href="https://blog.bitfinex.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bitfinex-Alpha-135.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">report</a> by Bitfinex, Bitcoin is anticipated to at least hit the minimum value of $145,000 before June 2025 with even more favorable conditions for it to reach $200,000. Huge institutional demand and Bitcoin’s increasing trend in ETFs. 
As of now, the cryptocurrency is <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">trading</a> at approximately $105,360 but shows an overall trend for continued growth. Analysts from Bitfinex expect mild price dips in 2025, mainly on account of the continued inflow of institutional money.&nbsp; 
As per Farside data, close to $36 billion has already been pumped into the U.S.-based spot Bitcoin ETFs since their rollout at the beginning of the year, making them one of the largest groups of Bitcoin holders, with more than 1.13 million BTC. 
Bitcoin’s volatility, especially in the first quarter of 2025, is expected but will not be enough to derail its upward trajectory. Analysts say that Bitcoin might even repeat the spectacular gains made during its 2021 cycle, with a probable peak price of about $339,000.&nbsp; 
Even on a more conservative estimate, if Bitcoin follows the same pattern as 2017’s cycle, it should be about $290,000 by early 2026. 
Institutional investors increasingly embracing Bitcoin, and Bitcoin ETFs now playing an even bigger role in it all, contributing to the overall positive view. Organizations like MicroStrategy, which are now big-time investors in Bitcoins, push the prices upward. Not long ago, MicroStrategy added 15,350 more Bitcoins to its list and increased its holding value to around $1.5 billion. 
Historically, Bitcoin’s post-halving years have seen some of its biggest rallies. Bitfinex analysts predict that the market will likely peak in late 2025, about 450 days after the halving. 
Meanwhile, the possibility of the U.S. government creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve under a potential Trump administration has sparked speculation that it could further fuel Bitcoin’s ascent. Senator Cynthia Lummis has already expressed intentions to push forward legislation to have the U.S. government buy and hold Bitcoin for at least 20 years. 
In short, Bitcoin investors have much to be enthusiastic about. With strong institutional support, growing ETF adoption, and the looming halving event, many believe Bitcoin’s best days are ahead. The road to $200,000 could be closer than ever. 
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Bitfinex Analysts Forecast Bitcoin Could Hit $200K by 2025

The Crypto Times

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