Citing BitcoinSistemi, Bitcoin (BTC) closed 2025 significantly below most price predictions, marking its first full-year loss since 2022. Despite optimistic forecasts from major players like Jan3 CEO Samson Mow, Blockstream CEO Adam Back, and Chamath Palihapitiya, who predicted BTC could reach $1 million, the price fell far short. Even more cautious estimates from JPMorgan and MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor also failed to materialize. The market saw over $19 billion in forced liquidations and a $500 billion drop in crypto market cap following a major crash on October 10. Galaxy Digital and Standard Chartered later revised their targets downward.
Bitcoin Ends 2025 Below Predictions, Defying Wall Street Forecasts
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Bitcoin price today closed 2025 well below most Bitcoin price predictions, recording its first annual loss since 2022. Despite high-end forecasts from figures like Samson Mow and Chamath Palihapitiya, who once said Bitcoin could hit $1 million, the price never came close. Even more moderate estimates from JPMorgan and Michael Saylor failed. A major crash on October 10 triggered $19 billion in liquidations and a $500 billion market cap drop. Galaxy Digital and Standard Chartered later cut their targets.
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