Investment giant Franklin Templeton has made a bold prediction about Bitcoin's role in global finance, forecasting that numerous nations will add the cryptocurrency to their strategic reserves in 2025.
The prediction comes amid growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, with U.S. Bitcoin ETFs now managing approximately $110 billion in assets and controlling 5.7% of the total Bitcoin supply. This surge in institutional adoption appears to be setting the stage for broader governmental acceptance.
Industry experts are backing this forecast. Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research at Bitwise, expects the number of countries holding Bitcoin as strategic reserves to double next year. This projection aligns with current trends, as multiple U.S. states are already exploring Bitcoin reserve legislation.
Dennis Porter, CEO of the Satoshi Action Fund, reports that at least 13 states are developing laws to establish Bitcoin reserves. "January is going to be a record-breaking month for Bitcoin policy," Porter stated.
The anticipated governmental adoption could create substantial pressure on Bitcoin's limited supply. With U.S. entities projected to acquire approximately 1 million Bitcoin over the next five years, and the current exchange supply at just 2.21 million BTC, analysts anticipate notable price appreciation.
Market observers, including Mike Novogratz, project ambitious price targets, with estimates ranging from $175,000 to $350,000 for 2025. Robert Kiyosaki shares this optimistic outlook, while Bitget Research suggests $200,000 as an achievable target this year.
Franklin Templeton's prediction particularly emphasizes the United States' potential role as a crypto hub, suggesting that American adoption could trigger a domino effect of national Bitcoin reserve strategies worldwide.
This shift toward Bitcoin as a reserve asset represents a notable evolution in global financial policy, potentially reshaping traditional monetary systems and establishing new paradigms for national wealth storage.