Bitcoin Faces Multiple Risks to Its 2025 Bull Market, Matrixport Report Says

Multiple risks to Bitcoin's (BTC) 2025 bull market have emerged, according to a new report from Matrixport.

A new report from Matrixport has highlighted several risks that could impact Bitcoin’s 2025 bull market, ranging from BlackRock’s concerns about the 21 million supply cap to Google’s advances in quantum computing.

The report comes as Bitcoin faces pressure on multiple fronts, with leading analysts like Peter Brandt and Tone Vays identifying technical patterns that suggest a potential drop to the $70,000-$73,000 range. These technical warnings align with Matrixport’s broader analysis of macro risks, including changing Federal Reserve policy expectations and potential impacts from Trump’s upcoming presidency.

BlackRock’s concerns and the accompanying threats

One of the key highlights in the report is BlackRock’s questioning of the guarantee surrounding Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap. As one of the largest asset managers now involved in Bitcoin through ETFs, BlackRock’s statement carries significant weight in market discussions.

Another major development mentioned in the report is Google’s announcement of its “Willow” quantum chip, which features 105 qubits and has brought the threat of quantum computing back into focus. While current quantum technology cannot break Bitcoin’s cryptographic defenses, the pace of advancement raises questions about the long-term security of the network.

However, the report also notes that quantum computing is still in its early stages and lacks the scale needed to pose an immediate threat to Bitcoin’s security model. Additionally, Matrixport’s inflation model indicates that these concerns may be overstated, potentially allowing the Fed to maintain an accommodative policy through 2025.

Technical analysis points to deeper correction

Three prominent analysts have identified $95,000 as a critical price level for Bitcoin, with Tone Vays warning that trading below this threshold opens the path for a correction to $73,000. This analysis aligns with Peter Brandt’s identification of a “broadening triangle” pattern, which projects a potential drop to $70,000.

On-chain data supports these technical warnings, as price analysis shows limited wallet support between current levels and $70,085, creating what traders call “open air” below $93,806.

On the other hand, @fundstrat maintains that #Bitcoin $BTC will likely reach $250,000 in 2025, but first, according to @MarkNewtonCMT, a downswing to $60,000 is on the horizon. pic.twitter.com/44rG8EVUV4

— Ali (@ali_charts) December 26, 2024

This gap in strong support levels means Bitcoin could move quickly through this range if selling pressure increases. The concentration of predictions around the $70,000-$73,000 range from different analytical approaches adds weight to this target zone.

Historical price patterns from previous bull markets help explain why these support levels matter. Past corrections during bull markets have often found support at previous resistance levels, making the $70,000 area particularly important as it marked Bitcoin’s previous all-time high before the recent breakout. This price zone also coincides with institutional entry points from late 2024, suggesting potential buying interest at these levels.

Political and monetary policy risks

According to Matrixport, the Fed’s monetary policy outlook faces new pressures as Trump’s presidency approaches. The FOMC may adopt a more hawkish stance in response to potential fiscal policies under Trump, which could create uncertainty for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. This shift marks a change from December 2021, when the move away from near-zero interest rates began a new policy cycle.

The regulatory situation has also played a key role in Bitcoin bull markets at key turning points. Past examples include China’s PBoC banning banks from crypto dealings in January 2017, the SEC taking action against unregistered fundraising in December 2017, and China restricting crypto mining in May 2021.

While many regulatory concerns have eased with the SEC’s approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs, new policy challenges could arise. Looking ahead to 2025, the interaction between Trump’s fiscal policies and Fed responses may determine Bitcoin’s price direction. Matrixport’s inflation model, which predicted the 2023 bull market when others forecasted recession, suggests inflation should not pose major problems next year.

However, the combination of new fiscal policies, changing Fed responses, and evolving regulatory frameworks creates a complex environment for Bitcoin’s price development through 2025.