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- Grok highlights Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance as a political factor that could drive broader institutional engagement with Bitcoin.
- Bitcoin surpasses Ethereum and Solana in adoption, security, and institutional backing, reinforcing its status as the leading crypto.
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Bitcoin BTC/USD is poised to reach $180,000 by the end of 2025, according to a prediction from Grok 3, an AI developed by xAI, driven by growing institutional adoption and potential U.S. strategic reserve status.
What Happened: The analysis, prompted by Strategy MSTR executive chairman Michael Saylor's query on X on Sunday about the best crypto asset, positions Bitcoin as the dominant cryptocurrency in a $3.23 trillion market.
Grok outlined several factors supporting Bitcoin's continued dominance, including its scarcity, institutional backing, and potential inclusion in the U.S. strategic reserves.
"Bitcoin is the best crypto asset in 2025," the AI noted, citing its status as "digital gold" and its fixed supply of 21 million coins.
The analysis pointed to increasing adoption among institutions as a major catalyst for Bitcoin's price growth.
Companies such as Strategy have continued accumulating Bitcoin, reinforcing confidence in the asset.
Additionally, Grok referenced growing speculation about Bitcoin’s role in national reserves, stating that its "potential U.S. adoption as a strategic reserve" could further fuel demand.
Political factors also play a role in Bitcoin's prospects.
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Grok highlighted U.S. President Donald Trump's recent pro-crypto stance, which has led to speculation that future policies may favor Bitcoin's broader adoption.
The AI described this political shift as a "bullish milestone" that could drive further institutional engagement.
Bitcoin's price stood at approximately $95,594 at the time of publication.
Grok noted that despite short-term fluctuations, Bitcoin's long-term trajectory remains strong.
"Its resilience through market cycles and recent political endorsements boost its position," the AI explained.
What’s Next: Bitcoin currently holds a 61.1% dominance over the $3.23 trillion cryptocurrency market.
Compared to alternatives like Ethereum ETH/USD ($329 billion market cap) and Solana SOL/USD ($84 billion market cap), Bitcoin continues to lead as the preferred choice for long-term investment.
Grok's forecast aligns with bullish predictions from other market analysts, with firms like VanEck projecting a peak in the crypto bull market by early 2025.
The AI emphasized that Bitcoin's appeal as a hedge against inflation and store of value remains its strongest asset.
"If Bitcoin's adoption continues to grow, the projected price increase could become a reality," it stated.
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