Cryptocurrency provider 21Shares is forecasting a transformative year for cryptocurrencies in 2025, anticipating a continued Bitcoin rally, Ethereum revenue recovery, and stablecoin expansion.
Exchange-traded cryptocurrency products are expected to reach $150 billion in assets under management by 2025, driven by increased institutional interest, according to 21Shares. Latest research. The company’s “2025 Cryptocurrency Market Outlook,” released on December 9, identifies key factors driving this growth, including growing institutional demand, US approvals of exchange-traded cryptocurrency products, and favorable macroeconomic conditions.
The forecast also predicts that more nation-states will adopt Bitcoin (Bitcoin) as a reserve asset, with countries such as Argentina It is likely to follow suit. Additionally, the report predicts that the total value of locked Bitcoin will exceed $10 billion in 2025, indicating its increasing utility beyond just being a store of value.
Adrian Fritz, head of research at 21Shares, noted that while European markets “have been leaders in the adoption of digital assets in recent years, the US is catching up and becoming an increasingly massive market for digital assets as investor interest in the asset class grows.”
Ethereum (EthereumIt is also expected to see a rebound in revenue growth, with 21Shares predicting that the cryptocurrency “will regain its revenue levels, potentially exceeding 100% of targeted growth due to strategic layer 2 integrations.”
Projections also predict increased adoption stablecoins By both traditional financial sectors and web2 giants, saying that these assets represent “one of the most compelling use cases for cryptocurrencies, and offer an ideal market for the products.” 21Shares also noted strong performance in 2024, with assets under management exceeding $10 billion, adding that it will “bring on a new crop of executives to drive business expansion in 2025.”