{"id":129450,"date":"2025-05-17T12:19:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T12:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/?p=129450"},"modified":"2025-05-17T12:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T12:19:22","slug":"bitcoin-to-250k-in-2025-totally-possible-crypto-analyst-scott-melker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/?p=129450","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin to $250K in 2025 \u2018totally possible\u2019 \u2014 crypto analyst Scott Melker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source: Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin\u2019s next explosive move could send the asset to $250,000 by the end of 2025, according to Scott Melker, a crypto analyst and host of The Wolf of All Streets podcast.
\nSpeaking in a recent interview, Melker cited growing institutional interest and diminishing volatility as key factors that could drive the next leg up.
\n\u201c250K this year, totally possible,\u201d Melker said, adding that Bitcoin (BTC)\u2019s volatility has declined significantly in recent years.
\n\u201cIt used to be about three times as volatile as the S&P. Now it\u2019s less than two times.\u201d He pointed to increased involvement from pension funds and ETF issuers as evidence of a more mature, stable market.
\nThe shift, he argued, reflects a broader trend of institutional adoption. \u201cThe more institutional money, the more Wall Street money, the more long-term holders get involved, the less volatility there\u2019s going to be,\u201d Melker explained.
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\nCrypto markets show signs of strength in 2025
\nMarket activity in 2025 has already shown signs of strength. Bitcoin surged past $104,000, while Ether (ETH) reclaimed levels above $2,600.
\nCoinbase\u2019s addition to the S&P 500 marked a major milestone for crypto\u2019s integration into mainstream finance. Melker noted the company is not just entering the index but doing so in the top 50 by market cap \u2014 a reflection of how deeply rooted some crypto firms have become.
\nIn addition to Coinbase, firms like Galaxy Digital and eToro have moved forward with public listings, signaling confidence in regulatory conditions under the current US administration.
\nMelker said that this environment, bolstered by dropped SEC lawsuits and favorable executive orders, has created what he calls \u201can extremely bullish\u201d backdrop for the sector.
\nWhile Bitcoin remains the primary focus, Melker acknowledged a renewed interest in altcoins. Recent price action saw Ethereum outpace Bitcoin, triggering a rally across smaller-cap tokens \u2014 a sign, he said, that \u201cnew money\u201d is entering the space rather than just rotating within it.
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\nDon\u2019t rule out a wild run
\nDespite the optimism, Melker tempered expectations, noting that most experts are forecasting cycle highs between $120,000 and $150,000. Still, he emphasized that wild surges are not out of the ordinary in crypto.
\n\u201cFrom the 2020 lows to the last bull market, Bitcoin went from $3,000 to $69,000. A 2.5x from here wouldn\u2019t be a big deal.\u201d
\nOn May 16, X analytics account Apsk32 argued that Bitcoin\u00a0has a \u201cdecent chance\u201d of hitting $250,000 or more in 2025 as attention turns to gold copycat moves.
\nSource: Apsk32On April 28, Peter Chung, head of research at quantitative trading firm Presto, also repeated his prediction that Bitcoin\u00a0will reach $210,000 by the end of 2025.
\nOn April 22, analysts from Standard Chartered and Intellectia AI said institutional Bitcoin demand from exchange-traded funds and traders seeking to hedge against macroeconomic risk could cause\u00a0Bitcoin\u2019s price to more than double this year.
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