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Bitcoin\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<\/em> podcast.<\/p>\n Speaking in a recent interview<\/a>, Melker cited growing institutional interest and diminishing volatility as key factors that could drive the next leg up.<\/p>\n \u201c250K this year, totally possible,\u201d Melker said, adding that Bitcoin (BTC<\/a>)\u2019s volatility has declined significantly in recent years.<\/p>\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.<\/p>\n The 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.<\/p>\n Related:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>New Bitcoin price all-time highs could occur in May<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Market activity in 2025 has already shown signs of strength. Bitcoin surged past $104,000, while Ether (ETH<\/a>) reclaimed levels above $2,600.<\/p>\n Coinbase\u2019s addition to the S&P 500<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n In addition to Coinbase, firms like Galaxy Digital<\/a> and eToro have moved forward<\/a> with public listings, signaling confidence in regulatory conditions under the current US administration.<\/p>\n Melker 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.<\/p>\n While 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.<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong><\/em>Here is why Bitcoin price is stuck below $105K<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Despite 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.<\/p>\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<\/p>\n On May 16, X analytics account Apsk32 argued that Bitcoin\u00a0has a \u201cdecent chance\u201d of hitting $250,000<\/a> or more in 2025 as attention turns to gold copycat moves.<\/p>\n On April 28, Peter Chung, head of research at quantitative trading firm Presto, also repeated his prediction that Bitcoin\u00a0will reach $210,000<\/a> by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n On 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<\/a>.<\/p>\nCrypto markets show signs of strength in 2025<\/h2>\n
Don\u2019t rule out a wild run<\/h2>\n