Crypto may be on the verge of its next explosive growth cycle, according to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, who believes Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by late 2025—driven by a wave of adoption from the world’s biggest technology firms and favorable global shifts.
Despite recent volatility in crypto markets, Hoskinson maintains a bullish outlook. Speaking in a recent interview, he suggested that upcoming U.S. legislation, declining interest rates, and a tech-driven embrace of stablecoins could send crypto valuations soaring.
“The markets will stabilize, the Fed will cut rates, and there’ll be a flood of fast, cheap money—and it’s going to pour straight into crypto,” Hoskinson said.
Big Tech Could Be the Catalyst
Bitcoin, currently trading near $81,000, has faced turbulence alongside broader financial markets in response to geopolitical tensions and President Trump’s revived tariffs. Yet Hoskinson argues that major tech players—such as Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon—are laying the groundwork for stablecoin integration, a move that could permanently change the digital asset landscape.
His vision mirrors earlier price predictions by high-profile investors like Tom Lee, Tim Draper, and Standard Chartered, all of whom have forecasted similar price targets for Bitcoin in past cycles.
Geopolitics, Regulation, and the Need for Borderless Finance
Hoskinson noted that global instability—from the threat of conflict in Taiwan to ongoing tensions in Eastern Europe—may lead companies and investors to look beyond traditional financial systems.
“When treaties break down and borders become unpredictable, globalization has to evolve—and crypto is the most viable path forward,” he said.
He also highlighted new U.S. bills under consideration, including the Stablecoin Act and the Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act, which aim to create clearer rules for crypto firms. These legislative moves, he believes, will legitimize digital assets and further attract institutional capital.
Short-Term Lull, Long-Term Surge
Hoskinson anticipates a quieter period in the market over the next three to five months as traders digest macroeconomic developments and await regulatory clarity. However, he expects that sentiment could shift dramatically by late summer.
“Speculation will likely return around August or September,” he said, forecasting another bullish wave that could last up to a year.
Although Bitcoin remains about 25% below its all-time high of over $109,000 (set in January), Hoskinson believes the groundwork is being laid for another explosive rally—potentially pushing BTC as high as $250,000 within the next 12 to 18 months.
