- Charles Hoskinson predicts Bitcoin may reach $250,000 by late 2025.
- Growth in crypto users and stablecoin regulation may drive adoption.
- Tech giants could adopt crypto amid geopolitical shifts.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson believes Bitcoin could rise to $250,000 by the end of 2025. His comments come as Bitcoin rebounded above $82,000 following tariff policy changes from the U.S. as President Donald Trump dropped levies to 10% for 90 days. For context, Bitcoin dropped to $74,700 last week following tariffs and counter-tariffs by the U.S. and China leaders.
What Factors Does Hoskinson See Driving BTC Higher?
Speaking on CNBC’s Beyond the Valley podcast, Hoskinson outlined several factors that could push Bitcoin’s price higher, despite current volatility in the crypto market. He pointed to what he sees as increasing participation by tech companies like Apple and Microsoft in the crypto space and predicted more engagement from other large corporations down the line.
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Hoskinson also said the Federal Reserve could lower interest rates later this year, increasing capital flows into cryptocurrencies. “You’ll have a lot of fast, cheap money, and then it’ll pour into crypto,” he said.
How Could US Regulation and Stablecoins Play a Role?
Clearer rules in the US are another key factor in Hoskinson’s forecast. He highlighted two U.S. bills currently moving through Congress—one regulating stablecoins and the other outlining the broader digital asset market structure—as key potential catalysts.
Stablecoins themselves, he added, would likely play a significant role in broader adoption. Hoskinson theorized that large tech companies might eventually use stablecoins to pay global workers or to manage small transactions more efficiently.
Why Might Geopolitics Push People Towards Crypto?
Also, Hoskinson noted that the global order is shifting, with rising tensions between major powers making traditional global business arrangements less reliable. In this environment, he believes cryptocurrencies may become the preferred tool for international trade and value transfer.
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“The only option for globalization is crypto,” he said, citing conflicts involving Russia, China, and others as examples of growing instability.
Interestingly, for all his bullish long-term target, Hoskinson expects the crypto market to remain relatively flat for the next three to five months. He anticipates, however, renewed interest by late summer, driven by a combination of regulatory clarity and institutional adoption.
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