Cardano Founder Predicts Bitcoin to Reach $250,000 by 2025

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has predicted that Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by the end of 2025. This forecast is based on several key factors, including the potential adoption of cryptocurrencies by major technology companies and the implementation of clearer regulations in the United States. Hoskinson's comments come at a time when Bitcoin has shown significant volatility, rebounding above $82,000 following changes in U.S. tariff policies.

Hoskinson outlined several factors that could drive Bitcoin's price higher. He pointed to the increasing participation by tech companies like Apple and Microsoft in the crypto space, predicting more engagement from other large corporations in the future. He also mentioned that the Federal Reserve could lower interest rates later this year, which would increase capital flows into cryptocurrencies. "You’ll have a lot of fast, cheap money, and then it’ll pour into crypto," he said.

Clearer rules in the U.S. are another key factor in Hoskinson’s forecast. He highlighted two U.S. bills currently moving through Congress—one regulating stablecoins and the other outlining the broader digital asset market structure—as key potential catalysts. Stablecoins themselves, he added, would likely play a significant role in broader adoption. Hoskinson theorized that large tech companies might eventually use stablecoins to pay global workers or to manage small transactions more efficiently.

Hoskinson also noted that the global order is shifting, with rising tensions between major powers making traditional global business arrangements less reliable. In this environment, he believes cryptocurrencies may become the preferred tool for international trade and value transfer. “The only option for globalization is crypto,” he said, citing conflicts involving Russia and others as examples of growing instability.

Despite the current volatility in the crypto market, Hoskinson remains optimistic. He predicts that the market will remain relatively quiet for the next few months but sees a turning point later this year. According to his forecast, a new wave of investor interest could begin around August or September and continue into 2026. This renewed interest, coupled with the adoption by major tech firms and regulatory clarity, could propel Bitcoin to unprecedented heights.