Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, recently suggested that Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2025.

This prediction hinges on a shift by the Federal Reserve toward quantitative easing (QE). Hayes believes that an increase in fiat supply—along with reduced Treasury runoff caps and potential balance sheet expansion—could fuel Bitcoin’s growth. Although short-term global economic factors and tariffs may create uncertainty, Hayes is optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term potential as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical instability.

President Trump recently introduced a new set of reciprocal tariffs and declared April 2nd as "Liberation Day." The tariffs aim to reduce the $1.2 trillion U.S. trade deficit and encourage domestic manufacturing by limiting reliance on foreign goods. While this is an effort to boost the U.S. economy, there are concerns about how these tariffs will impact both traditional and crypto markets in the short term.

Research from Nansen indicates a 70% chance that the crypto market will bottom out before June due to global uncertainty over tariff negotiations. Bitcoin and Ethereum are currently down by 15% and 22%, respectively, from their year-to-date highs. Despite this, many experts expect a rebound after Q2 2025, hoping for a significant upward momentum in the second half of the year.

In a significant development for institutional investors, Grayscale has filed to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund, which includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, into a publicly traded spot ETF. This move would give retail investors easier access to crypto assets via the fund, expanding exposure to the crypto market.

Hashgraph is set to debut its private blockchain, HashSphere , in Q3 2025. This blockchain is tailored for regulated industries like asset management, banks, and payment providers. It will bridge the gap between public and private blockchains while ensuring compliance with KYC and AML regulations, positioning Hedera as a major player in the institutional blockchain space.

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is preparing for an IPO , with JPMorgan and Citigroup serving as key advisors. The IPO, which is expected to take place in late April, could value Circle at between $4-$5 billion.