Can We Expect a Repeat of the 2017 Bull Run in 2025?

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chad_gweiHero Member
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#1May 4, 2020, 05:23 PM
Looking at how 2024 wrapped up, it surprised a lot of us Bitcoin fans. Bitcoin hit its all-time high late last year. Remember 2017? It started around $1,000 and shot up to about $20,000 by year-end. That’s a wild increase, like 200%. Can we expect something similar this year with all the new factors making Bitcoin more popular?
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mr_cipherNewbie
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#2May 4, 2020, 09:19 PM
Maybe, but I doubt we’ll see a 20x return this time. Bitcoin’s bigger now and slower to move. Unless we get some supercycle or some big events to back it up, it’s gonna be hard.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#3May 4, 2020, 09:39 PM
2017 wasn't the last big run; 2021 was. If we had two runs back to back, why skip 2025? I reckon we could see Bitcoin hit around $150k to $170k. Could be wrong, but I'm feeling bullish for 2025.
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0xVectorFull Member
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#4May 5, 2020, 02:35 AM
True, it’s gonna be a fun ride, and that’s what counts. People will be looking back at today’s prices and wishing they bought in. Don’t sleep on this chance.
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chad_gweiHero Member
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#5May 5, 2020, 03:23 AM
In 2017, we saw Bitcoin’s price skyrocket 200%. It kicked off around $1,000 and ended at about $20,000. The last year's gains? They don’t even compare. But what if we see a bull run like 2017? We’d need prices over $200,000.
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greg1337Member
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#6May 5, 2020, 05:40 AM
Things have changed since then. Each cycle seems to bring less volatility as Bitcoin grows. It’s just the nature of the beast.
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chris_gasMember
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#7May 5, 2020, 07:17 AM
It might happen, but we can’t predict the next bull run. Some say it could start mid-year. Just gotta wait and see. Timing is everything.
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yield_2021Full Member
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#8May 5, 2020, 10:03 AM
Market’s unpredictable, anything could happen. We’ve still got time left in this year. More countries are adopting Bitcoin, and with a Bitcoin-friendly administration, we might see a positive shift. My guess for Bitcoin this year? Between $150k and $250k.
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#9May 6, 2020, 09:00 AM
I’m hopeful for a bullish trend in 2025. Nobody really knows how high it can go. There are events lined up that might push prices beyond the current ATH. Looking at $150k isn’t too crazy, but it might take a bit longer. If you’re considering buying, these dips might be your best shot.
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#10May 8, 2020, 05:58 AM
If you're asking if Bitcoin can give us x20 returns like in 2017, I doubt it. As it matures, its cap grows and volatility shrinks. We won’t see those wild price jumps like before. It's easier to go from $1 billion to $10 billion than from $1 trillion to $10 trillion.
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jakerocketSenior Member
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#11May 10, 2020, 05:08 PM
Definitely, we could see another bull run like in 2017. The end of 2024 was solid, and even with some volatility in early 2025, we haven’t dropped much. Bitcoin’s at $97,000 now, so fingers crossed for a rise.
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LoneMoonHero Member
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#12May 10, 2020, 07:51 PM
A 200% gain just means $2k. So are we saying $50k turns into $1 million? Only if a ton of gold investors switch to Bitcoin. I see this year as bullish, but reaching a million in such a short time? Nah.
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pr0to88Member
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#13May 10, 2020, 08:35 PM
Yeah, I think we could go up at least 12 to 15 times. Maybe $1.5 million a coin, who knows?
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pixel777Member
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#14May 10, 2020, 11:59 PM
We should expect a significant price rise this year, but not necessarily the same pattern as 2017. 2021 didn’t replicate 2017, so why would this year? Predictions for Bitcoin? Around $150k to $180k, but it’s all speculation.
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max365Newbie
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#15May 11, 2020, 02:01 AM
There’s a good chance Bitcoin could soar based on past patterns. 2025 will likely be different; we can’t just look for huge percentage increases anymore. We need to be careful with price targets and timing.
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bridge_2014Senior Member
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#16May 11, 2020, 02:23 AM
These gains are definitely possible. We can't predict exactly how high it’ll go, but historically Bitcoin’s patterns change. We might see smaller multipliers, but even then, it’s a gain from past ATHs.
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chad_gweiHero Member
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#17May 11, 2020, 07:42 AM
I see your point, but I disagree. Bitcoin can absolutely replicate the 2017 bull run, maybe not this year or next, but it will happen. the space is more Bitcoin-friendly now than it was back then.
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ryan51Member
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#18May 11, 2020, 11:37 AM
When you go from $100 to $1,000, it’s still a 10x gain. But as market cap grows, it gets harder. Going from $10k to $100k needs multiple bull runs. Imagine hitting $1 million; that’s a huge jump.
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0xHodlerMember
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#19May 11, 2020, 05:13 PM
So you’re suggesting we might hit $200,000 this year? That’s not too far off from some predictions. With all the whale activity, we could see those crazy gains like in 2017.
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dan51Senior Member
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#20May 11, 2020, 08:55 PM
2025 could be the new era for finance. The emotional aspects are all over the place, so throwing around six-figure predictions might be a bit much.
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