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Finder Cryptocurrency Predictions Report July 2025

Finder's Panel of Experts Give Their Cryptocurrency Outlook 2025-2035.

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In a recent survey, Finder polled crypto experts and analysts to find out what they think the future holds for the price of a range of cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and XRP (XRP).

How much will the value of BTC, ETH and XRP rise over the next 10 years?

All prices mentioned in this report are denominated in US dollars.

Key Insights: July 2025 predictions

  • Bitcoin (BTC) 2025 price forecast: The average year-end prediction for bitcoin is $145,167.
  • Ether (ETH) 2025 price forecast: The average year-end prediction for ether is $4,308.
  • XRP (XRP) 2025 price forecast: The average year-end prediction for XRP is $2.80.
  • Experts in support for crypto in 401(k): The majority of the panel (67%) strongly support the inclusion of crypto in 401(k)s.
  • Coinbase in the S&P 500: An overwhelming majority of the panel (88%) say they approve of Coinbase being listed in the S&P 500.
  • Impact of establishment endorsements on public perception: Most panel members (72%) say that the embracing of crypto by the establishment has had a positive impact on public perception.
  • Bigger and longer bull runs: A combined 68% of the panel believe that bull runs will be longer and bigger in the future.
  • Government regulation of prediction markets: Just over half the panel (52%) don’t think that governments will be able to regulate prediction markets like Polymarket, nor should they.
  • Biometric verification systems: The majority of the panel (72%) are against biometric verification systems (like Worldcoin) in establishing digital identity.
  • Experts split on impact of energy consumption: Over a third of the panel (36%) say neither AI nor crypto has a significant environmental impact.

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How much will the value of BTC, ETH and XRP rise over the next decade?

In June 2025, our panel made predictions about the prices of BTC, ETH and XRP for year-end 2025.

They also predicted that the prices of these assets would rise even higher by 2030 and higher yet by 2035.

Over the next decade, the panel expects BTC to see the most growth from its price at the start of 2025 at 980%, while the panel only sees the price of XRP’s price rising by 333% over the same period.

Bitcoin (BTC) price predictions

Bitcoin’s price is expected to rise to $145,167 by year-end 2025, according to the average prediction from Finder’s panelists.

Our most bullish panelists see BTC trading at $250,000 by the end of 2025, while our most bearish panelist sees it dropping well below where it is now, reaching $70,000 by the end of the year.

Our panelists also predict BTC will hit $458,647 by 2030 and $1.02 million by 2035. The panel is slightly more bullish than last quarter, when the long-term prediction came in at $452,714 for 2030 and $833,000 for 2035.

To read the full report, head on over to the Finder bitcoin (BTC) price prediction report.

Ether (ETH) price predictions

ETH’s price is expected to rise to $4,308 by year-end 2025, according to the average prediction from Finder’s panelists. This prediction is a little more bullish than their end-of-2025 prediction of $4,153 in the April 2025 report.

The panelists also predict ETH will hit $10,882 by 2030 and $22,374 by 2035. Just like with their 2025 prediction, the panel is slightly more bullish than their average predictions from our April 2025 survey, when they projected ETH to reach $9,495 by 2030 and $17,042 by 2035.

For more information about the future price for ETH, check out the Finder Ethereum (ETH) price prediction report.

XRP (XRP) price predictions

Our panelists think XRP will be worth an average of $2.80 by year-end 2025, which is about 21% higher than the asset’s value at the start of 2025 ($2.32).

Our panelists also predict that XRP will rise to $5.25 by year-end 2030 and $10.05 by year-end 2035.

For more details on our panelists’ XRP price predictions, visit the Finder XRP (XRP) price prediction report.

Should 401(k)s have exposure to crypto?

The Trump administration recently decided to rescind the 2022 guidance that discouraged cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) plans and most of our panel is happy about that decision, with a combined 92% being either strongly (67%) or somewhat (25%) in favor of the move.

Coinbase’s inclusion in the S&P 500

As with the move to include crypto in 401(k)s, the bulk of the panel (88%) is also happy about the S&P 500 US Index Committee’s decision to include Coinbase in the S&P 500.

Political endorsements = a positive perception of crypto

It’s been an up-and-down, mainly down, decade-plus in terms of public sentiment towards crypto.

However, over the last 12 months or so, there has been a decided shift in how it is perceived, and our panel thinks that is in large part due to crypto lobbyists cozying up to politicians, with a combine 72% saying that political endorsements or alignments with political movements (such as Bitcoin’s recent association with the MAGA movement) have positively affected the public’s perception of cryptocurrencies.

Bigger, longer bull runs

Crypto markets have traditionally followed a four-year cycle driven by Bitcoin’s halving, with three strong years followed by a bearish reset.

But in January, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan suggested this typical cycle could be ending and that the current bull run will be bigger and last longer than many people think. The majority (68%) either somewhat (60%) or strongly (8%) agree with Hougan’s assessment.

Can governments regulate prediction markets? Should they?

Prediction markets, like Polymarket, have been big news in the last 12 months following the 2024 election, whether Zelenskyy would wear a suit before July 2025 or if the world will see the return of Jesus this year.

With the Department of Justice (DOJ) concluding its investigation into Polymarket, it seems like the perfect time to ask our panel if they think governments can and should regulate decentralized prediction markets. In both cases, over half the panel (52%) say the government cannot and should not regulate decentralized prediction markets.

Professor of law at the UEL Centre of FinTech, Iwa Salami, was one of those in the minority saying that governments should regulate the market, adding that:

Governments can exert influence over decentralised prediction markets, especially through: regulating front-end websites, app developers and fiat on-ramps that connect users to platforms like Polymarket; requiring compliance with KYC/AML rules for interfaces that are centrally operated or identifiable; and using international cooperation to pursue unlawful activity. However, truly decentralized protocols (where smart contracts are immutable and governance is token-based or community-driven) are much harder to regulate directly. As such, the approach to be adopted should be smart regulation that focuses on risk mitigation without stifling innovation.

Biometric verification systems for establishing digital identity

Most of the panel (72%) are against the use of biometric verification systems for establishing digital identity, as they believe there are major concerns about privacy and ethical implications of using biometric data for digital identity.

A third of the panel aren’t convinced of crypto’s environmental impact

Just over a third of the panel (36%) say that neither AI nor cryptocurrency has a significant environmental impact, with a further 28% saying that AI’s energy consumption is of greater concern than that of crypto mining.

Meet the panel

Finder’s cryptocurrency panel is made up of a range of industry leaders from around the globe.

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Richard Laycock is Finder’s NYC-based lead editor & insights editor, spending the last decade data diving, writing and editing articles about all things personal finance. His musings can be found across the web including on NASDAQ, MoneyMag, Yahoo Finance and Travel Weekly. Richard studied Media at Macquarie University, including a semester abroad at The Missouri School of Journalism (MIZZOU). See full bio

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    mannaJuly 29, 2019

    What is your production for the KBC coin in the coming months

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      fayemanuelJuly 30, 2019Finder

      Hi Manna,

      Thanks for contacting Finder.

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      Kind Regards,

      Faye

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    MarufNovember 10, 2018

    Do you have any alternative about new cryptocurrency that has a potential ?

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      JoshuaNovember 21, 2018Finder

      Hi Maruf,

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      Throughout the past months and years, there have been different crypto coins that appeared in the crypto sphere. While we try to cover a wide range of cryptocurrencies, there might be some that we missed. We don’t have a specific list of cryptocurrencies that have newly entered the market. However, here is a list of all the cryptocurrencies that we have covered so far. From there, you can select a specific coin and read more about our review. From there, you can know about their potential and performance.

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      Have a wonderful day!

      Cheers,
      Joshua

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    KalaSeptember 17, 2018

    What do you know and think about the new Kala coin

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      johnbasanesSeptember 18, 2018Finder

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    imranAugust 12, 2018

    ICO investing made easy?

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      JoshuaAugust 20, 2018Finder

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      Cheers,
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    NiharJuly 15, 2018

    What is NEXALT?

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      JhezelynJuly 19, 2018Finder

      Hello Nihar,

      Thank you for your comment.

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