Prominent crypto analyst Scott Melker has projected that Bitcoin could soar to $250,000 by the close of 2025, attributing the anticipated rise to an increase in institutional demand along with the maturation of the market structure.
Melker, known for his podcast “The Wolf of All Streets,” detailed his predictions during a recent interview, highlighting the role of reduced volatility and enhanced integration with traditional financial systems as pivotal elements for the upcoming rally.
“A $250K price this year is entirely possible,” Melker remarked, emphasizing that Bitcoin’s volatility has seen a significant decline.
“It was previously about three times as volatile as the S&P 500. Now it’s less than twice that figure,” he pointed out.
Pension Funds and ETFs Inspire Stability in Bitcoin Markets
Melker credited the changing landscape to greater engagement from pension funds and exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers, noting that a shift towards stability is occurring as long-term investors increasingly replace short-term speculators.
The entrance of these institutional investors, he explained, has transformed Bitcoin’s reputation from a perilous asset to one that could serve as a fundamental component of investment portfolios.
Recent indicators suggest a resurgence in Bitcoin’s strength. In May, the cryptocurrency surpassed $104,000, while Ethereum rallied to exceed $2,600.
This upward momentum coincided with gains across the broader market, including notable increases in lower-cap altcoins—signs that Melker interprets as fresh capital flooding into the sector.
A notable highlight was the addition of Coinbase to the S&P 500 index, marking a significant step as it entered this prestigious benchmark among the top 50 by market capitalization.
Melker described this inclusion as a strong indicator of the increasing legitimacy of crypto firms within conventional financial domains.
Additional catalysts have emerged from companies like Galaxy Digital and eToro, both of which are aggressively pursuing public listings in an evolving regulatory climate that appears friendlier to the crypto space.
Recent actions, such as the pause on enforcement by the SEC and positive indications from the White House, were cited by Melker as contributing to what he termed “an extremely bullish backdrop.”
Nevertheless, not all market analysts are aligned with such optimistic forecasts. The majority predict Bitcoin will peak between $120,000 and $150,000 during this cycle.
However, Melker pointed out that unexpected surges are not uncommon in Bitcoin’s history.
“From the lows in 2020 to the most recent peak, Bitcoin surged from $3,000 to $69,000,” he noted. “A 2.5x increase from this point wouldn’t be unusual.”
Adam Back Envisions Bitcoin Reaching $500K-$1M This Cycle
In a parallel perspective, Adam Back, a prominent Bitcoin advocate and CEO of Blockstream, has asserted that Bitcoin is significantly undervalued and could rise to between $500,000 and $1 million per coin in the current cycle.
During a recent interview, Back expressed astonishment at Bitcoin’s current trading price (hovering around $103,300), particularly in light of the heightened institutional interest and pivotal developments in the cryptocurrency sphere.
Although Bitcoin is now just 5% shy of its all-time high near $109,000, Back maintains that the price does not accurately reflect the robust bullish momentum that is gathering behind the asset.
Meanwhile, Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, noted that Bitcoin’s recent price stagnation below $150,000 can largely be traced back to short-term holders exiting the market.
He emphasized that Bitcoin is increasingly being acquired by institutions and long-term investors, particularly through spot Bitcoin ETFs and corporate treasury strategies.
The post Bitcoin Could Hit $250K by End of 2025, Says Analyst Scott Melker appeared first on Finance Newso.
