Institutional investment in Bitcoin is expected to reach unprecedented levels this year, driven in part by pension funds, according to a new report by multinational bank Standard Chartered. The report noted that the continued influx of institutional money could push Bitcoin's price to $200,000 per coin by the end of 2025. The report underlines that institutional fund flows, especially from pension fund managers, are a game-changer for Bitcoin. “If positive steps are taken as we expect, institutional flows into BTC in 2025 could exceed 2024 levels, and fresh capital will likely come from long-term funds classified as ‘pension funds’,” the note emphasized. The launch of Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) last year played a crucial role in providing exposure to BTC to institutional investors, including pension funds. These ETFs allow investors to buy shares that track the price of Bitcoin without having to store or directly manage the asset, lowering the barrier to entry for risk-averse institutions. Related News: Here's First Update on Coinbase-SEC Case Under New SEC Management The report comes after Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $108,786 earlier this month, according to data from CoinGecko. The surge was largely fueled by increased institutional demand, particularly following the approval of 10 Bitcoin spot ETFs in January 2024. The unexpected re-election of crypto-friendly President Donald Trump in November further strengthened market sentiment, sending Bitcoin’s price higher. Standard Chartered’s analysis goes beyond Bitcoin, predicting that Ethereum will also benefit from the surge in institutional inflows. Despite Ethereum ETFs being approved last year, the asset has not seen the same rapid price increases as Bitcoin. However, the report predicts that Ethereum could reach $10,000 by the end of 2025. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Standard Chartered Publishes Updated Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Forecast for 2025
