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Dunleavy’s forecast puts Bitcoin (BTC) at $250,000 and Ethereum (ETH) at $12,000 by the end of 2025. He further predicts that Solana (SOL) will reach $700. These projections are based on analysis that highlights similarities between historical economic changes and current political movements in the United States.

Dunleavy draws a comparison to the 1970s in the United States, specifically referring to President Nixon’s expiration of the gold standard in 1971 as a key economic change. “If we look at the 1970s in the U.S., then President Nixon’s end of the gold standard in 1971 could be seen as a similar turning point to the shift we see with the Trump administration’s adoption of cryptocurrencies,” Dunleavy said.

He noted that following Nixon’s move, gold prices rose approximately sixfold in three years before sinking, eventually peaking at twenty times their initial value at the end of the decade. Dunleavy suggests that a comparable trajectory could develop for Bitcoin and altcoins under the policies of the incoming administration.

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency quarterly forecasts for 2025

Q1 2025: MV Global expects a edged upward trend driven by growing enthusiasm around the modern administration. “Trump’s first 100 days led to the realization that the crypto agenda is actually the most important thing,” Dunleavy explained.

It expects a quick market start, which will be facilitated by the cooperation of the Biden administration in the transformation process. Significant legislative progress is expected in the first 100 days, particularly regarding market structure and stablecoins.

“We also believe there is a greater opportunity for significant progress towards a BTC strategic reserve and the game theory of later nation-state adoption,” Dunleavy adds. However, a market correction is expected as the US tax season approaches, and March has historically been a arduous month for Bitcoin.

Q2 2025: The second quarter is expected to witness a gradual but consistent upward move as institutional investors increasingly enter the asset class. “As more institutions join, there is a slow but steady upward march,” Dunleavy writes. It highlights the potential approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs by major Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and brokerage firms such as Merrill Lynch and Charles Schwab.

“ETH leads because the lack of a SOL ETF is a short-term headwind to institutional flows,” he noted, pointing out that Ethereum could benefit more immediately from institutional adoption compared to Solana.

Q3 2025: Summer is expected to bring a period of consolidation, with prices moving sideways. “Summer silence. “Prices are going down,” Dunleavy predicts. The introduction of the Solana spot ETF or other crypto ETFs could be a catalyst to break this stagnation. September is considered by the CIO to be a critical month for potential Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulings that could significantly impact market dynamics.

Q4 2025: The final quarter towards the end of the year is expected to see forceful growth, culminating in a breakout scenario. “Strong growth at the end of the year. The top breakout that we believe will carry over into the first quarter of 2026. This cycle will peak in 2026 as the passive ETF offering maintains a very strong bottom line,” Dunleavy concludes.

At the time of publication, the price of BTC was $100,812.

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