Key Points
- Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery from the recent tariff war’s impact, with experts predicting a positive trajectory for 2025.
- Anthony Scaramucci, Founder of SkyBridge Capital, predicts a potential $200k price target for Bitcoin and highlights the role of institutional interest and ETF delays.
Bitcoin [BTC] is experiencing a recovery from the recent tariff war’s negative effects, gaining some market momentum. The leading cryptocurrency was trading at $97,897.78, marking a 0.22% increase over the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.
Industry experts are expressing optimism about BTC’s trajectory for the year 2025.
Scaramucci’s Bitcoin Forecast
Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital, shared his predictions on CNBC’s Squawk Box. He anticipates that 2025 will be a “very good year” for Bitcoin. He believes that Bitcoin’s current price of roughly $98,000 aligns with its expected value for 2022.
Scaramucci pointed out the approval of a BTC spot ETF in January 2024 as a significant milestone, one that he believes was long overdue. He blames regulatory delays for Bitcoin’s weakness in 2022, stating that the deferred approval of a Spot BTC ETF greatly affected market sentiment.
He attributes the “price damage” to this delay, which hindered Bitcoin from reaching its projected valuation. It was only in March 2024 that BTC surpassed the $60,000 mark, indicating a significant recovery.
Despite past hurdles, Scaramucci maintains a positive outlook on the current crypto market landscape. He credits the Trump administration for creating a favorable regulatory environment.
Impacts of Delays on BTC’s Growth
Scaramucci questions whether institutional investors will make a decisive entry into the Bitcoin market. He notes that endowments have begun allocating funds to BTC, and Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds are participating, albeit discreetly.
His bold Bitcoin price predictions, however, remain debatable. He previously projected a $175,000 price post-halving and now speculates that BTC could reach $200,000 this year. But past inaccuracies in his forecasts warrant a cautious approach to these predictions.
Reflecting on his Bitcoin journey, Scaramucci admitted that his predictions haven’t always been accurate. He said, “I began my Bitcoin journey about five years ago…You oscillate between genius and dummy.”
Looking forward, the MVRV ratio is a key metric for assessing BTC’s market health. It provides insights into investor sentiment and potential price movements. A declining MVRV ratio often indicates attractive entry points for long-term investors. However, if this trend continues, it could signal “lingering market weakness or caution among investors.”