Crypto Markets Brace for Next Big Wave—Will Bulls or Bears Dominate in 2025?

Digital assets roar back as institutional money floods the space—while retail traders scramble to catch the momentum.

Market psychology flips from fear to greed as Bitcoin smashes through resistance levels. Altcoins follow suit, with Ethereum and Solana leading the charge.

Regulators circle like vultures, drafting frameworks that’ll either legitimize crypto or strangle it in red tape. Meanwhile, DeFi protocols quietly eat traditional finance’s lunch.

One thing’s certain: the ’number go up’ crowd isn’t leaving—even if the suits still don’t get it.

Bitcoin (BTC) Prospects

According to Binance TR data, the BTC price stands at $108,480, while ETH has descended below $2,700. This is disappointing for altcoin investors, who had been hopeful after ETH’s price rise breached resistance points. Short-term predictions among analysts remain highly contradictory, adding to the uncertainty.

Sherpa admits to being unsure about short-term developments, noting that the current chart appears unusual. Although he mentions the possibility of a $103,000 test, he remains uncertain and opts to observe rather than predict. He anticipates a continued consolidation period, choosing to focus on other elements in the meantime.

Conversely, Jelle firmly aligns with the analysts predicting an upswing. Despite short-term negativity, he argues that a new upward leg towards a $140,000 target is in motion.

“Bitcoin$107,278 continues pressing just above the previous cycle’s peak levels, seemingly poised for its next leg.”

“Target: $140,000.”

LINK Coin and ETH Predictions

Among Poppe’s favored altcoins, LINK Coin stands out for its prominence. Oracle data feeds have essentially given it a monopoly in its field. With major corporate partnerships like JPMorgan, it has become a formidable bridge between the real world and cryptocurrencies. The potential growth in the CCIP and RWA areas and the increased benefits through staking have previously been discussed in detail.

Poppe shared the following LINK Coin chart:

“We are still anticipating a real reversal in the Bitcoin pairing. As evident from the valuations, these areas are where you should consider adding the protocol to your portfolio, offering a secure opportunity for additional purchases.”

Poppe suggests that the rise in the BTC pairing alone could reach up to 600%, indicating the potential for the price to hit three-digit levels.

Lastly, in today’s ETH assessment, Jelle highlights a major resistance battle for an altcoin surge. He claims the real excitement will commence once the ETH price surpasses $3,000, arguing that we are moving steadfastly in that direction.