Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Predicts Crypto Market Will Surge to $10 Trillion

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson just dropped a bombshell prediction—the crypto market could balloon to a staggering $10 trillion valuation. Here’s why that’s not as crazy as it sounds.

Hoskinson, never one for understatement, sees institutional FOMO and regulatory clarity fueling the next mega-rally. TradFi dinosaurs, take note.

Of course, Wall Street will still find a way to charge 2% management fees for exposure. Some things never change.

The CLARITY Act: What It Means for Crypto

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, also called the CLARITY Act, aims to set up a clear set of rules for how digital assets are defined and regulated in the U.S.

Right now, there is confusion over whether certain assets fall under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The CLARITY Act WOULD fix this by officially deciding which agency oversees which types of assets.

It would also set legal standards for trading platforms, give developers more confidence, and attract new investors who were previously unsure about the rules.

Hoskinson: Big Tech Will Enter Crypto

Hoskinson believes the passing of this law could open the doors to big tech companies entering the crypto world. He mentioned the “MAG7” — Microsoft, Apple, Google’s parent company Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla — as likely participants once regulations are in place.

These companies have massive resources and could help drive blockchain and digital asset development if they feel legally protected.

Stablecoins and Real-World Assets Will Lead Growth

Another big driver, according to Hoskinson, will be stablecoins — digital currencies pegged to traditional money like the U.S. dollar — and real-world assets (RWAs) on the blockchain, such as real estate or bonds.

Hoskinson said that once legal clarity is in place, the stablecoin market could grow to $1–2 trillion, and the total crypto market cap could cross $10 trillion.

To give perspective:

• As of now, the global crypto market cap is around $3.8 trillion.

• Bitcoin makes up about 61% of that, with a market cap of $2.8 trillion.

• If the total market reaches $10 trillion and Bitcoin maintains that share, it could be worth over $300,000 per BTC.

Stablecoins Already Seeing Strong Growth

Recent data shows that Hoskinson’s predictions may not be far off. According to The Kobeissi Letter, stablecoins now hold around $149 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds — that’s a 64% increase since the first quarter of 2023.

In total, the stablecoin market cap is now close to $240 billion, which has doubled in just over a year. This makes stablecoins one of the biggest outside holders of U.S. debt.

Analysts at Apollo said that this growth is a sign of increasing demand for short-term U.S. Treasury bills, driven by interest in dollar-based stablecoins.

GENIUS Act Adds More Fuel to the Fire

Besides the CLARITY Act, another U.S. law — the GENIUS Act — is helping the crypto space grow. This law is meant to make digital currencies more compatible with traditional finance, helping them MOVE more easily through the financial system.

Bo Hines, a crypto adviser to Donald Trump, said this law could help the digital asset market grow to $15–20 trillion in the coming years.

He believes the GENIUS Act lays the foundation for:

• Tokenized public securities

• 24/7 financial markets

• And increased use of dollar-backed stablecoins for capital access

Final Thoughts

Charles Hoskinson’s prediction of a $10 trillion crypto market is based on one key factor: regulatory clarity. With the CLARITY and GENIUS Acts laying the legal groundwork, crypto adoption may soon hit a new level.

If big tech companies enter the market and stablecoins continue their rapid growth, the crypto industry could look very different by the end of the decade. Investors and developers are now watching Washington closely, as U.S. regulations could define the future of global digital finance.