Asset manager Bitwise has made bold predictions about cryptocurrency powerhouses Coinbase and MicroStrategy – 2025 might just be the year. According to a recent tweet, Bitwise foresees Coinbase’s inclusion in the S&P 500 and MicroStrategy’s entry into the Nasdaq 100-the change that may open up U.S. millions to cryptocurrency through financial indexes.
What the Predictions Mean
The inclusion of Coinbase and MicroStrategy into these vital indexes is, in itself, a hallmark of mainstream acceptance from big corporate institutions on crypto-related enterprises. MicroStrategy’s inclusion would mean the stock would automatically find its way into institutional and retail portfolios across the globe, with or without individual investor intent, by virtue of nearly $451 billion in ETFs globally directly tracking the Nasdaq 100.
Inclusion tends to happen and is a boon for companies, as it elevates consumer sentiment after being included in major index listings, along with subsequent price rises in stock. For MicroStrategy, which this year has already experienced a tenfold increase in its market value to $100 billion, it now stands to gain traction and indeed multiply it.
The addition of Coinbase to the S&P 500 could mark another very meaningful step for the cryptocurrency space in defining digital assets even further into mainstream capital market structures.
Bitwise’s 2025 Predictions
Beyond these two milestones, Bitwise issued a broader set of predictions for 2025, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the future of cryptocurrency:
- Bitcoin Hits $200,000: Bitcoin is expected to fly to new heights and could trade over $200000.
- Bitcoin ETF Boom: Crypto ETFs are predicted to receive higher inflows than in 2024, indicating that institutions are interested.
- Coinbase Stock Surge: Bitwise expects Coinbase stock to exceed $700 per share.
- Crypto Startups Go Public: At least five cryptocurrency startups will likely go public in the U.S.
- AI Tokens Spark Meme Coin Fever: It is predicted that with the creation of tokens by AI agents, a new wave of meme coin frenzy will occur.
- More countries adopt Bitcoins: The number of countries holding Bitcoin will double.
- 401k Flexibility in Cryptocurrency: Crypto expected to ease restrictions in 401k by the Department of Labor.
- Stablecoins Double: Assets of stablecoins are expected to pass beyond 400 billion dollars.
- Tokenized Real World Assets (RWA) Surge: The markets for tokenized RWA will be projected to come to 50 billion dollars.
- Long-Term Bitcoin Forecast: By 2029, Bitcoin might surpass gold’s $18 trillion market-capped trading value at above $1 million per coin.
Implications for the Crypto Industry
If these predictions materialize, they could mark a transformative period for cryptocurrency. The inclusion of Coinbase and MicroStrategy in major indexes would enhance the credibility of the crypto sector. Additionally, increasing Bitcoin adoption, a surge in stablecoins, and advancements in tokenized assets could drive unprecedented growth across the industry.
With Bitcoin poised to potentially trade above $200,000 and widespread institutional integration on the horizon, 2025 could be a defining year for the crypto market. Investors and stakeholders will be closely watching to see how these predictions unfold, as the cryptocurrency revolution continues to shape the future of finance.
