Following recent developments, the crypto market recorded its weakest performance in the first quarter of the year in recent years. However, Matt Hogan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, pointed out several factors that could make the second half of the year more promising. According to market data, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), the two largest digital currencies in terms of market value, experienced price declines of 11.82% and 45.41% respectively in the first quarter of 2025. Hogan highlighted key factors that could drive growth in the crypto market in the second quarter of the year, mentioning the increase in global money supply. Central banks worldwide have been seeking monetary easing and liquidity expansion for years. Hogan also mentioned that the removal of controlling regulations in the United States could be another factor for the rise in the crypto market. The growing acceptance of stablecoins could also be a positive indicator for further growth in the crypto market. Hogan further pointed out that the geopolitical turmoil in the first quarter of 2025, especially after Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, will force global investors to reconsider their investment portfolios. Based on this, Hogan predicts that by the end of the year, the price of Bitcoin may reach the $200,000 range with a 138% growth from the current level. On the real-time digital currency price page, you can monitor the prices of all tokens and cryptocurrencies live and in real-time.
