Key Takeaways
- Fred Thiel predicts Bitcoin will hit $200K by 2025.
- Strategic reserves and institutional adoption are key price drivers.
- Thiel advises regular, long-term Bitcoin investments for retail investors.
Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, predicts Bitcoin will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025.
He anticipates a short-term correction to $80,000–$90,000 before a significant recovery, driven by institutional adoption, regulatory changes, and increasing interest in Bitcoin’s value.
In a recent interview, Thiel noted that Bitcoin ETFs approved in 2024 have already surpassed gold ETFs in asset gathering, reflecting growing institutional confidence.
He also emphasized Bitcoin’s finite supply of 21 million coins as a major advantage, especially with only 20 million mined so far and many inaccessible due to lost keys or dormant wallets.
Strategic reserves and institutional interest
Thiel highlighted the growing interest in “strategic Bitcoin reserves,” with countries like Russia and Switzerland exploring Bitcoin to diversify away from the U.S. dollar.
He suggested that if the U.S. followed suit, it could trigger a substantial price surge.
Pension funds and sovereign wealth funds allocating just 1%–2% of their portfolios to Bitcoin could also be significant demand drivers, according to Thiel.
Advice to retail investors
Thiel’s advice to retail investors is straightforward: buy small amounts regularly and hold long-term.
He noted Bitcoin’s consistent annual growth over the past 14 years, stating:
Put just a little bit away every month in Bitcoin and forget about it. Over time, it grows.
