Will the crypto bull market last? Analysts predict 2025 trends
Varying perspectives on altcoin performance, Bitcoin milestones, and market stability emerge for the near future
The crypto market has experienced significant growth over the past year, raising questions about what’s next. Analysts are now debating whether 2025 will bring further gains or signal the start of a downturn.
Some, like the team at CryptoQuant, suggest the market may be nearing the end of its current cycle, while others, including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse, see room for further growth fueled by external factors.
CryptoQuant contributor Crypto Dan said the bull market may peak by the first or second quarter of 2025. In a CryptoQuant post, he noted, “With a substantial influx of new investments as well as additional funds from existing investors, it is reasonable to expect that the market is now in the latter stages of this cycle.”
He explained that 36% of Bitcoin's value, based on recent trading activity, was moved in the last month of 2024—a level typically seen during the final stages of a bull market. This indicates increased short-term trading activity, which has historically preceded market peaks.
The post further noted that this ratio could rise even higher before a potential bear market begins, signaling a possible turning point in the crypto market cycle.
On the other hand, Ripple CEO Garlinghouse thinks that the “Trump bull market” has arrived, referencing how Donald Trump's incoming administration could have a huge impact on market sentiment, prolonging the bull market.
He shared in an X post, “Say what you want, but the 'Trump effect' is already making crypto great again—through his campaign, and in the Administration's day one priorities.”
2025 is here and the Trump bull market is real. For Ripple, this is even more personal after Gensler's SEC effectively froze our business opportunities here at home for years. The optimism is obvious and very deserved.
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) January 5, 2025
Today:
✅75% of Ripple’s open roles are now US-based, while…
In its crypto predictions for 2025, investment management firm VanEck similarly claimed that the bull market may hit a medium-term peak in the first quarter and achieve new highs by the fourth quarter of 2025. “We believe the crypto bull market will persist through 2025, reaching its first peak in the first quarter. At the cycle's apex, we project Bitcoin to be valued at around $180,000,” the firm noted.
However, VanEck also thinks that the market may see notable corrections. “Following this first peak, we anticipate a 30% retracement in BTC, with altcoins facing sharper declines of up to 60% as the market consolidates during the summer,” it noted.
The crypto market's cyclical patterns are clear, but the timing and drivers of changes remain uncertain. Analysts offer differing views on what lies ahead, underlining the importance of tracking trends and staying informed as 2025 unfolds.
