Crypto

A Future Prognosis

Athena @ Shaping Tomorrow

4 July 2025
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World Outlook
Main factors that cause something to happen globally
Artificial intelligence could consume nearly half of all global data center electricity by the end of 2025, outpacing Bitcoin's much-criticized energy usage. Infinity Hash
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
Global regions, coloured according to number of forecasts
SWOT
Strengths
  • The emergence of FINDMINING not only lowers the entry threshold, but also provides a flexible, secure and predictable profit model, and is expected to occupy a place in the new round of changes in the crypto mining industry in 2025. The Manila Times
  • The month has consistently been strong for US equities, which are expected to continue their upward momentum, and Bitcoin tends to follow suit. CoinTelegraph
  • The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is responsible for protecting investors in crypto markets and from cyber-related threats. Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting News
Weaknesses
  • In the present setting, if the PRC could dominate an ASIC-minable chain (such as Bitcoin), countries purchasing that asset could be beholden to PRC pressure and coordinated action at the domestic level.
  • The Gambling Commission has warned operators about AI deepfakes and crypto crash games as emerging money laundering risks. / UK InsideBitcoins.com
  • Analysts are closely monitoring the situation to determine whether Bitcoin will surge past the $110,000 mark or face renewed downward pressure if geopolitical tensions persist. Blogger
Opportunities
  • The political volatility and growing rift in Washington could either delay or accelerate the implementation of crypto regulations, depending on which faction gains the upper hand in the ongoing power struggle. Blogger
  • Ripple could easily advance above the current price levels, especially if Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies show positive developments. CryptoLists.com - Crypto Done Smarter
  • U.S. electricity consumption is projected to hit all-time highs in 2025 and 2026, driven by explosive demand from AI and crypto-powered data centers, as well as rising residential, commercial and industrial usage. KGI Singapore Research - Singapore's leading broker off
Threats
  • Warnings have come out that quantum computing could pose a serious risk to bitcoin per a Google research paper. Kiplinger
  • America's rising national debt could threaten the dollar's status as the world's reserve currency, potentially leading to decentralized assets like Bitcoin taking its place. Fortune
  • Vanadi's bold move into the world of Bitcoin is not without risk. Pintu News
Influencers
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People
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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
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
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
PEST
Political
  • In 2025, attention will turn to the Trump administration's attempts to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. / USA Investopedia
  • By setting clear expectations, the UK government hopes to attract innovative businesses eager to explore crypto solutions while ensuring compliance with established financial standards. International Business Times UK
  • We can back into a structural expected return thesis for bitcoin if we can identify structural or secular reasons for continued, long-term growth in the use of bitcoin for secure value transfer across the globe. T. Rowe Price
Economic
  • As more projects utilize the Cosmos ecosystem, ATOM's value is expected to rise significantly, making it one of the top trending cryptos of 2025. TronWeekly
  • Bitcoin will reach $650,000 in 2030. CoinMarketCap
  • Bitcoin will reach $150,000 in 2025, citing FOMO, rising investor interest, and network effect. CoinMarketCap
Social
  • Ethereum is the de facto blockchain for real-world asset tokenization, an industry that could be worth several trillion dollars by 2030. InsideBitcoins.com
  • People will freak out each time Bitcoin crashes from $180K to $1 40K, and it's normal. CoinMarketCap
  • If all the shorts also need to be covered when people start getting more excited about a possible US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, we could see another explosive move from up to the upper end of the fair value range at around $1000. MicroStrategist Blog
Technological
  • In the United States, President Trump's incoming administration is expected to streamline compliance requirements for crypto businesses, encourage the adoption of blockchain technology across industries, and invest in a strategic bitcoin reserve. City AM
  • Global interest in crypto reserves is growing, and the US decision on XRP could set a precedent for digital asset adoption in finance. CCN.com
  • The US president wants to support stablecoins rather than issue a digital dollar, and plans to create a strategic bitcoin reserve. Le Monde
Financial Impact
The Bitcoin payment ecosystem that is made up of miners, merchants, and consumers is expected to reach US$ 1.83 trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 20.1% from 2024. Horasis
The cross-border crypto transaction volume in the EU is projected to reach €1.2 trillion by the end of 2025, marking a 60% increase from 2023.More than 80% of European crypto exchanges have updated their AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) policies to align with MiCA standards. CoinLaw
Microsoft, having returned $200 billion to shareholders over the past five years, is effectively surrendering capital that could increase its enterprise value by $5 trillion if redirected into Bitcoin. Crypto Briefing
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Organizations
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People
Scenarios
Creates plausible alternative futures of what can happen and encourages development of a robust, agile response
Artificial intelligence could consume nearly half of all global data center electricity by the end of 2025, outpacing Bitcoin's much-criticized energy usage. Infinity Hash
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
By 2025, crypto crime will cost the world $30 billion annually. The Tech Report
Warnings
Changing proportion of published forecasts
Bitcoin holders are worried that the influence of any political party or politicians' personal views could damage its legacy of being a decentralized asset free of any government regulations and a safe haven from inflation and global turmoil. TronWeekly
Global economic headwinds, such as tariffs, recessionary fears, and geopolitical instability, could still trigger short-term corrections, potentially bringing Bitcoin back to the USD70'000 - USD78'000 range. Crypto Valley Journal
Solutions
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If India, a nation with a massive economy and an expanding digital payments ecosystem, were to pursue a similar path, it could represent a seismic shift in global Bitcoin adoption and utilization. Blogger
Europe holds immense potential for driving crypto adoption globally. FinExtra
Bitcoin could eventually replace the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency. The Market Periodical
Key topics
Extremes
Investigate what’s transforming or collapsing
Bitcoin will become a key medium of exchange by 2025 and, ultimately, one of the world's reserve currencies. BeInCrypto
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
Moving to a new country might sound extreme, but for some crypto investors, it's the most powerful legal crypto tax loophole in 2025. BitcoinTaxes
What's Next
Changing proportion of material mentioning future years
As the world watches, the balance between innovation and regulation remains a delicate dance, one that will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of the crypto industry in the coming years. vTrader
As higher global adoption of crypto becomes inevitable by 2030, tokens like Saros are poised to play a crucial role in shaping the next wave of digital economic systems. https://help.weex.com
Questions
Can?
Can rollups handle smart contracts as complex as Ethereum? Axis Intelligence
Can Crypto Contribute to a Greener Future? 24-7 Press Release Newswire
How Geopolitical Risks Can Affect Bitcoin? investing.com
How?
How will Ethereum's future change with major upgrades like Pectra and Verge on the horizon? cryptonews
MiCA stands out as the most structured crypto regulation framework globally, but how does it compare to other major jurisdictions? CoinLaw
How can Bitcoin's programmable payments and AI's autonomous agents work together to shape the future of finance and infrastructure? Global Financial Market Review
Who?
Who is driving the increase in the price of Bitcoin? AS USA
China, the UK, and Ukraine hold large Bitcoin reserves-who will be next to make it official? Coinfomania
Who Owns the Most Government Bitcoin Holdings in 2025? Coinpedia Fintech News
What?
What new crypto trends are emerging this month? Unocoin Blog
The real news about digital asset innovation is often drowned out by "crypto" noise such as the collapse of FTX and the launch of Trump Coins, but what should we really be listening to? FinExtra
What is the future outlook for Bitcoin? archyde
When?
What happens when scarcity meets utility in a crypto market preparing for its next phase of growth? Live Bitcoin News
Do Americans have a right to privacy when it comes to their crypto activity? Coinpedia Fintech News
When will quantum computers break Bitcoin? Cointelegraph Magazine
Will?
If companies and governments around the world are gradually moving into Bitcoin, what will it mean for us if we wait too long? Best Bitcoin & Crypto Payment Processor
Will Bitcoin hit $1 million by 2030? The Economic Times
Which crypto projects today will become the foundation of tomorrow's decentralized economy? TechBullion
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