Despite ongoing fluctuations in cryptocurrency markets, long-term optimism remains strong. With the new government, regulatory pressure on cryptocurrencies has already begun to ease. Furthermore, as comprehensive supportive regulations are developed, recovery should accelerate. As of the time of writing, Bitcoin 
$82,864 stands at $96,260. What do Bernstein analysts have to say?
Bernstein’s 2025 Crypto Predictions
Bernstein analysts believe that significant political and regulatory support this year will bolster cryptocurrencies. Particularly, advancements in stablecoin initiatives and the integration of cryptocurrencies with traditional finance are anticipated to pick up pace.
With banks recognizing and integrating stablecoins, expanding into cryptocurrencies will become much more feasible. More importantly, as the stablecoin market grows, the cryptocurrency economy will also expand.
Analysts expect that U.S. stablecoin laws will allow major financial institutions to incorporate stablecoin issuance into their business models. The report also anticipates that efforts to “bank the unbanked” related to cryptocurrencies will gain momentum, enabling cryptocurrency companies to operate more freely.
In 2023, some exchanges began discussions with banks to facilitate cash payments for customers, highlighting the chaos prompted by the collapse of crypto-friendly banks. Those days are now behind us.
Global Stablecoin Network
Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin as a free network for cross-border payments. Today, we are regretfully witnessing the potential benefits of stablecoins in international transactions. Bernstein analysts state;
“The primary use case for stablecoins today is as a settlement currency in the crypto economy (both as a trading pair on exchanges and in lending applications), but we also see new use cases beyond crypto in global remittances and cross-border B2B transactions. The fact that 99% of stablecoins are denominated in U.S. dollars reinforces dollar dominance in the global network economy.”
