American investment firm VanEck has released a list of 10 key forecasts for the crypto market in 2025. Among the main expectations are new price records, rapid DeFi growth, and steady progress in tokenized assets. Read on to see what the industry might look like in the coming year.
A New Crypto Market Peak
According to VanEck’s projections, the cryptocurrency market will reach its peak in the first quarter of 2025, then set new all-time highs toward the end of the year. They predict a Bitcoin price around $180,000, Ethereum above $6,000, Solana surpassing $500, and Sui hitting $10.
Crypto Integration into the U.S. Economy
VanEck believes the U.S. will establish strategic Bitcoin reserves and begin actively promoting cryptocurrencies. With the arrival of a new SEC leadership, numerous new spot crypto ETPs (Exchange-Traded Products) could be approved. For the first time, an Ethereum ETP would include staking, and transactions for Bitcoin and Ethereum would become available in their native forms.
Growth of Tokenized Assets
VanEck forecasts that the volume of tokenized securities will exceed $50 billion, a breakthrough for the sector. In 2024, their value rose by 61% to $12 billion, but most remain on closed blockchains. Open platforms are expected to become the new trend, and projects such as DTCC will begin integrating public and private blockchains.
Stablecoins Boom
Stablecoins will continue to reshape the payments industry. By the end of 2025, their daily trading volume could reach $300 billion, three times current levels. This growth will be fueled by widespread use in cross-border transfers, global trade, and integration with major payment systems.
One Million New AI Agents
VanEck predicts that over 1 million new AI agents will emerge by 2025. These autonomous programs perform tasks for users such as managing investments or moderating communities. AI agents already began generating significant revenue in late 2024, and their activity will surge, especially in social media, gaming, and consumer apps.
Success of Bitcoin Layer-2
Total value locked (TVL) in Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions could reach 100,000 BTC. In 2024, this figure grew by 600% to 30,000 BTC, underscoring the high potential of second-layer innovations.
