Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $200,000 by 2025

Standard Chartered, a prominent banking institution, has set a price target of $200,000 for Bitcoin (BTC) by the end of 2025. This prediction, made by Geoff Kendrick, the bank’s Global Head of Digital Assets Research, is based on the cryptocurrency's evolving role as a hedge against financial risks in both the private and government sectors. Kendrick highlighted Bitcoin's resilience during financial instability, attributing this to its decentralized ledger system.

Despite recent volatility in equities due to trade tensions between the U.S. and China, Bitcoin has remained relatively stable. Kendrick identified two key risk drivers behind Bitcoin’s rise: private sector shocks, such as the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and government-related pressures, including concerns over the independence of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve.

A major concern is the potential replacement of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which Kendrick warns could further erode confidence in the central bank’s autonomy. Markets remain on edge as President Donald Trump pushes for Powell’s exit due to disagreements over monetary policy, particularly interest rates. These concerns have driven the 10-year U.S. Treasury term premium to a 12-year high, closely mirroring BTC’s rise since early 2024.

Kendrick expects Bitcoin to surpass previous highs as concerns over central bank independence continue to build. His long-term outlook is even more bullish, projecting a $500,000 Bitcoin price by the end of 2028. This forecast carries weight, particularly after Standard Chartered accurately predicted that the digital asset would hit $100,000 by the end of 2024, driven by institutional inflows.

If Bitcoin reaches a valuation of $200,000, its new market cap would be approximately $3.8 trillion. This projection aligns with various other analysts' estimates, which range from $100,000 to $200,000 for Bitcoin's value by the end of 2025. Notably, author Robert Kiyosaki has also expressed his belief that Bitcoin could reach between $180,000 and $200,000 by 2025, further supporting the optimistic sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency's future price movements.