Crypto

A Future Prognosis

Athena @ Shaping Tomorrow

18 January 2025
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World Outlook
Main factors that cause something to happen globally
Projections of $3 million, $13 million, or even $45 million by 2045 have already been floated, driven by Bitcoin's role as a hedge against global debt and inflation. CCN.com
Bitcoin hit a fresh high of almost $95,000 on Wednesday, with many traders betting that the world's biggest cryptocurrency will hit $100,000 before the end of 2024. Peter Lewis' Money Talk
Regardless of whether digital currencies achieve mainstream adoption in 2024 or 2025, the proliferation of Bitcoin ETFs signals a significant step towards broader acceptance and integration within the global financial system. FinancialExpress
Global regions, coloured according to number of forecasts
SWOT
Strengths
  • The EBA will assume new roles and responsibilities in 2025 particularly in relation to the Digital Operational Resilience Act and the Regulation on markets in crypto-assets. Global Regulation Tomorrow
  • Dogecoin's popularity, largely driven by social media and support from celebrities like Elon Musk, makes it a cryptocurrency with significant future potential. Siec kantorow Bitcoin Quark
  • Presently trading around $3,400, Ethereum will likely surge, and analysts predict strong momentum in early 2025. Crypto Reporter
Weaknesses
  • Bitcoin will have a negative return in 2025 after an incredible 2024. / USA The White Coat Investor - Investing & Personal Finance
  • Elon Musk, on Tuesday, predicted a potential drop in prices of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin if dollar inflation is addressed. Legit.ng
  • Considering the potential of bitcoin mining, Germany is introducing legislation that promotes using surplus energy rather than letting it go to waste. Carbon Credits
Opportunities
  • With potential changes in U.S. SEC leadership, the future of Bitcoin and digital currencies could be heavily influenced by evolving regulations. ATFX
  • With Ethereum's upcoming Prague Upgrade expected to boost Layer 2 adoption, OpenZK aims to establish itself as a leading solution by offering advanced DeFi incentives and user-centric innovations. Etherspot - Account & Chain Abstraction SDK
  • The integration of crypto into Indonesia's financial ecosystem presents significant opportunities for traditional banks. The Jakarta Post
Threats
  • The attacks that Litecoin and Foresight Ventures experienced may be minor in comparison but show a possibility of going wrong in the crypto space. Cryptopolitan
  • Certain nations will begin purchasing Bitcoin for their treasuries and central banks as a safeguard against financial instability. ThePrint
  • The FCA maintains a Warning List of unregistered or unauthorised crypto-asset firms that pose risks to consumers. Compliance Consultant London - FCA Authorisation Specia
Influencers
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Organizations
S-Curve

A framework that describes a 4-phase level of maturity to help determine potential and inform innovation strategy.

Weak
crypto, bitcoin, computer, asset, attack, application
Emerging
bitcoin, crypto, asset, blockchain, bank, artificial intelligence
Maturing
crypto, asset, price, bank, bitcoin, application
Declining
crypto, bitcoin, asset, bank, company, carbon
Sentiment
Past Year: Stable
Compare changing sentiment to a benchmark of all forecasts
Crypto is not only a financial asset, but a technological and social phenomenon that could transform the world in the coming years. Coinpedia Blockchain Fintech News
Raising crypto prices combined with energy inefficient equipment would result in electricity use exceeding 2% of global electricity consumption by 2027, and eventually falling to slightly above 1% by 2035. IMF eLibrary
PEST
Political
  • Across the Atlantic, Switzerland could take a historic step by holding a referendum to enshrine Bitcoin into its constitution as an official part of its financial system. investing.com
  • The incoming administration is expected to foster a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto assets in the US, thus encouraging other nations to follow suit. Crypto Briefing
  • The Central Bank of Kenya previously warned against crypto risks, citing concerns about lack of legal tender status, anonymity, volatility, and potential criminal activity. Crypto Briefing
Economic
  • Nearly two in three crypto owners globally buy and hold cryptocurrency because they believe in its long-term investment potential. Gemini
  • The vast majority of cryptocurrency owners globally hold crypto for its long-term investment potential. Gemini
  • Hong Kong crypto ETFs are expected to see substantial growth in volume and inflows. The Block
Social
  • The fresh capital will allow Movement Labs to enhance its blockchain infrastructure, integrating Facebook's Move Virtual Machine with Ethereum. Crypto Briefing
  • 2025 will emerge as a milestone in crypto history, with BTC reaching $150k and Ethereum touching $8k. ThePrint
  • As of 2025, more developers are going to be attracted to the Ethereum ecosystem because of its scalability improvement through Ethereum 2.0. Analytics Insight
Technological
  • By 2025 the crypto AI industry might reach $200 billion. Crypto News Flash
  • Decentralized finance has been a buzzword in the tech and crypto communities, but by 2025, it is expected to break into the mainstream financial system. TechDaring.com
  • Bitcoin erased its 12-hour rally on Friday, retreating to $92.5K in the immediate aftermath of stronger-than-expected US jobs data. Crypto Briefing
Financial Impact
The future value of a single Bitcoin could reach approximately $10 million, based on the global household wealth ranging from $100 to $300 trillion. Bitcoin Perfect
The U.S. debt load is about to ramp up to add $1 trillion every 100 days - potentially fueling a bitcoin price surge - and could reach $36 trillion by the end of 2024. Forbes
Some in the crypto community have cast doubt on a recent projection suggesting that tokenized real-world assets could reach a staggering $30 trillion by 2030. cryptonews
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Scenarios
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Projections of $3 million, $13 million, or even $45 million by 2045 have already been floated, driven by Bitcoin's role as a hedge against global debt and inflation. CCN.com
By 2025, crypto crime will cost the world $30 billion annually. The Tech Report
In addition, now that crypto is ever present Cybersecurity Ventures predicts crypto crime will cost the world $30bn annually by 2025. businesslive
Warnings
Changing proportion of published forecasts
If Trump's call for a bitcoin reserve were implemented, it could undermine the U.S. dollar's status as the world's reserve currency, potentially leading to economic instability and hyperinflation. The Intellectual Investor
Governments worldwide are implementing new regulations to address the vulnerabilities of inadequate AML compliance procedures in crypto firms. Financial Crime Academy
Solutions
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Global adoption of Bitcoin could lessen other countries' reliance on the dollar, which may negatively impact the U.S.'s ability to impose sanctions through controls on the flow of dollars. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
2025 could be a massive year for Bitcoin and its global adoption as a digital currency. ABC Money
Bitcoin Reserve will mark a pivotal shift in economic strategy, positioning the U.S. as a global leader in digital asset adoption. investing.com
Key topics
Extremes
Investigate what’s transforming or collapsing
By 2050, we see bitcoin solidifying its position as a key international medium of exchange, ultimately becoming one of the world's reserve currencies. Bitcoin 2050 Valuation Scenarios: Global Medium of Exch
Price Volatility: Bitcoin's extreme price fluctuations could lead to instability in US reserves, potentially affecting the broader economy. PMF IAS
MiCA's impact will ultimately shape not only the European crypto landscape but could also redefine global standards, prompting other regions to adopt their own regulatory frameworks to retain or attract blockchain innovation. Techreport
What's Next
Changing proportion of material mentioning future years
As the global regulatory environment matures and technological breakthroughs advance, the crypto industry is poised to unlock greater growth opportunities in the coming years. HTX Square - Ultimate Resource for News Related to HTX
We could see the introduction of global crypto standards in the next five years. investing.com
Questions
Can?
Can Bitcoin become a reserve currency? FXStreet
How can Bitcoin fulfill the role of a reserve currency? FXStreet
Can we protect against a sudden decline in the value of Bitcoin? Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
How?
How high will Bitcoin go, will the stock market crash or explode, will we start more wars or end them? The Survival Podcast | Helping you live a better life,
How do crypto AI agents differ from traditional crypto bots? HODL FM: The Wildest Ride in the Crypto Market
How Are Crypto AI Agents Different from Traditional Bots? CryptoPotato
Who?
Putin emphasized the advantage of decentralization, asserting, Who can ban Bitcoin? cryptonews
If Bitcoin's advocates have their way, who will be the next group of politically influential and self-interested investors to propose government hoarding of their favorite asset? Money, Banking and Financial Markets
Who earns Gas fees on the Ethereum blockchain? Blockgeeks
What?
What will the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF price be in 2030? cryptonews
What will iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF be worth in 2025? cryptonews
What factors could influence Bitcoin's future in 2025? investing.com
When?
Futures trading is becoming increasingly common in crypto exchanges - and why should not it be when it's already a staple in traditional finance? BitDegree
Which one packs more punch when it comes to making transactions faster, reducing gas fees, and offering a seamless user experience on the Ethereum network? BeInCrypto
HOW NFM RULES WILL AFFECT AND IMPACT CRYPTO AND FINTECH FIRMS The real question is how will the NFM Rules potentially affect and impact crypto and FinTech firms when they come into force in 2025? FinExtra
Will?
The trend of dedollarization will it continue or be rescued by a Bitcoin reserve? The Survival Podcast | Helping you live a better life,
With the rise in Quantum Computing, will Bitcoin be threatened or will it actually become a shield against Quantum for less secure technologies? The Survival Podcast | Helping you live a better life,
Will Bitcoin become a strategic reserve for the US, for BRICS and for whom else? The Survival Podcast | Helping you live a better life,
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