VanEck head of research Matthew Siegel believes that Bitcoin will reach an interim high in the first quarter of 2025, but then the market will correct. Moreover, by the end of next year the first cryptocurrency may already cost $180,000.

In an article on the company’s blog, Matthew Siegel writes that Bitcoin’s growth should continue in the first quarter of next year. However, then the market is expected to decline – Bitcoin could fall by 30%, and large altcoins could collapse by 60%.

Siegel then predicts a “summer lull” – a period of consolidation, and by the end of 2025, BTC could be worth $180,000.

“At the peak of the cycle, Bitcoin will cost approximately $180,000, and Ethereum will exceed $6,000. Other well-known projects, such as Solana and Sui, may exceed $500 and $10, respectively,” the publication notes.

His colleague was also supported by Bitget Research chief analyst Ryan Lee – he also believes that Bitcoin could fall by 30% before resuming the bullish rally.

Interestingly, in mid-November, Siegel said that Bitcoin would reach $180,000 by the beginning of 2025.