2025 ‘demand shocks’ will spike Bitcoin’s price — Sygnum

As a seasoned researcher with a background in financial markets and a keen interest in digital currencies, I find the recent report by Sygnum Bank particularly intriguing. Having closely observed the evolution of institutional investments in Bitcoin over the past few years, I can’t help but feel that 2025 could indeed be a pivotal year for the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

In 2025, an increase in institutional investments towards Bitcoin (BTC) might lead to unexpected increases in demand, which could push the price of BTC up significantly, as suggested by a report from Sygnum Bank, a specialized cryptocurrency investment firm, published on December 12.

The influx of institutional capital into Bitcoin’s spot market is amplifying its value significantly. For every $1 billion that flows into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), there can be a rise in Bitcoin’s price by approximately 3-6%. This observation was made in the Crypto Market Outlook 2025 report published by Sygnum.

In 2025, Sygnum anticipates a speedier progression due to the increasing inclusion of Bitcoin investments by major institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and pension funds.

Martin Burgherr, Sygnum’s chief client officer, stated that as the US regulatory environment becomes clearer and there is a possibility that Bitcoin could be accepted by central banks as a reserve asset, institutional involvement in cryptocurrencies might significantly increase by 2025.

“Our analysis shows how even relatively modest allocations from this segment can fundamentally alter the crypto asset ecosystem.”

Uncertain altcoin outlook

If U.S. legislation favors cryptocurrency adoption, it’s likely that this trend towards alternative digital currencies will continue, as stated by Sygnum.

In order for alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) to prosper, it’s crucial that U.S. legislators establish regulations specifically designed for this asset class. These regulations should enable projects to transfer value to token holders without incurring compliance obligations they cannot practically meet, as suggested by the report.

The team at Sygnum emphasized that the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) and the Payment Stablecoin Act are crucial for the advancement of cryptocurrency.

According to the report, it’s important for the U.S. to establish regulations on personal ownership of cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency mining operations, and financial systems operated without central authority, known as decentralized finance.

According to the report, “Bitcoin’s exceptional factors fueling its growth will limit the success of other cryptocurrencies compared to Bitcoin until then.

In simpler terms, the report stated that because many decentralized apps have not seen significant user expansion, there’s been an excessive focus on “meme coins” for speculative investment. This could potentially lead to a financial bubble.

Strong Bitcoin ETF demand

On November 21st, US Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) exceeded $100 billion in total assets for the very first time, as reported by Bloomberg Intelligence.

Bitcoin has dominated the ETF landscape since spot BTC ETFs launched in January. Investor interest accelerated after crypto-friendly President-elect Donald Trump prevailed on Nov. 5 in the US elections.

As a researcher delving into the realm of digital assets, I’ve observed that the expansion of Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) can be attributed to two significant factors: a widespread acceptance of Bitcoin and the superiority of the product itself. This was shared by Bryan Armour, director of passive strategies research at Morningstar, during our conversation in November.

Armour stated that Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) provide an opportunity for novice investors who were previously unable to establish a digital wallet or directly purchase Bitcoin on cryptocurrency exchanges, to invest in Bitcoin. Furthermore, these ETFs offer cost-effective trading, reduced fees, and advanced security measures for storing Bitcoin.

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2024-12-12 11:09