Leading analysts at Bernstein have issued a bold forecast for Bitcoin, projecting that the cryptocurrency could soar to $200,000 by the end of 2025. Gautam Chhugani, the firm’s digital assets lead, called this projection “conservative” in a recent client note, citing Bitcoin’s capped supply and the rapidly increasing U.S. debt, which has now surpassed $35 trillion.
These insights are part of Bernstein’s latest report, the “Bitcoin Blackbook,” designed to help institutional investors grasp the long-term potential of Bitcoin. Chhugani highlighted that with growing concerns over inflation and national debt, Bitcoin is becoming a more attractive alternative to traditional assets like gold.
For investors wary of direct exposure to Bitcoin, Bernstein recommends considering shares in companies such as MicroStrategy and Robinhood, which provide indirect exposure to the crypto market.
Bernstein also highlights Riot Platforms and CleanSpark for their roles in Bitcoin mining, leveraging large-scale power resources. In addition, Core Scientific stands out for its unique dual focus on Bitcoin mining and AI hosting services, making it a strong player in both sectors.
Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $66,393, marking a 10% drop from its March peak of nearly $74,000. Despite this, Bitcoin has enjoyed a 57% year-to-date rise, showing strong resilience in the volatile crypto market.
Bernstein analysts also believe Core Scientific is currently undervalued, especially following a $2 billion extension to its hosting contract with AI company CoreWeave. This new agreement will boost Core Scientific’s hosting capacity to 500 megawatts, with a projected contract value of $8.7 billion over the next 12 years. Analysts have rated Core Scientific as “outperform,” setting a price target of $17.
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