Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction from Investment Giant VanEck

As traditional finance continues to warm up to digital assets, one prominent investment analyst sees signs that Bitcoin is poised for a major breakout.

As the crypto market continues to heat up, one investment giant is making a bold prediction about Bitcoin’s price in the next few years.

With traditional finance institutions increasingly turning their attention to digital assets and the political landscape setting the stage for new developments, the groundwork may be forming for the next major chapter in crypto’s evolution.

And according to Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at (NYSE:) (OTC:VNCEQ), this surging interest, combined with historic cycle patterns, could propel BTC to heights of $180,000 by the second half of 2025.

Sigel shared his bullish thesis on BTC with David Lin, host of interview series.

While acknowledging that the current market is “macro-driven,” which poses short-term challenges, the analyst explained how his forecast is based on a historical analysis of Bitcoin’s cyclical behavior across previous bull markets.

“We need to get through this period of macro uncertainty. But once we’re on the other side, history suggests there’s room for a powerful move higher.”

The analyst noted a significant increase in interest from traditional investment advisers, especially as regulatory clarity improves and the political climate shifts ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.

“My inbound phone calls are up like 300%. Advisers who were previously hesitant are now eager to explore Bitcoin ETFs.”

Among several asset managers behind newly launched Bitcoin ETFs, VanEck is a major player in the space.

As institutions become more comfortable investing in crypto, and with several new Bitcoin ETFs recently hitting the market, Sigel’s remarks highlight a broader shift in sentiment among institutional investors who had previously remained on the sidelines.

If Bitcoin is to reach such high valuations, it will require not only the continuation of the current bull market but also the potential for even greater levels of capital appreciation.

To put things in perspective, Sigel further broke down how this price target compares to Bitcoin’s current price level and the implications for broader market trends.

“About half of gold’s market is used in jewelry or industry. But if Bitcoin captures the other 50%—the speculative demand—that would imply a price of roughly $450,000 per coin.”

This projection ties into the narrative often espoused by Bitcoin bulls who see BTC as “digital gold.” In this narrative, Bitcoin is poised to inherit a significant portion of the speculative capital that is currently invested in gold, owing to Bitcoin’s role as a decentralized and scarce asset class.

As the narrative goes, the more capital flows into Bitcoin, the higher its price will go, eventually placing it in a price bracket comparable to gold at the peak of its speculative demand.

This optimistic outlook on Bitcoin’s price potential is shared by other industry figures, who see the cryptocurrency poised for substantial gains in the years to come.