VanEck, a prominent asset management firm, has projected a substantial increase in decentralized finance (DeFi) trading volumes in the coming year. According to VanEck’s analysts, decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes are expected to account for one-fifth of the spot trading volumes on centralized exchanges (CEX) by 2025.
Forecasts for DeFi and DEX Volumes
The analysts noted that while DEX trading volumes have hit record levels both in absolute terms and compared to centralized exchanges, they still fall 24% short of the all-time high total value locked (TVL) in DeFi. They anticipate that DEX trading volumes will exceed $4 trillion by 2025, driven by the rising popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) related tokens and new consumer-focused decentralized applications (DApps).
Crypto Market and Price Predictions
VanEck’s analysts expect that tokenized securities and high-value assets will accelerate DeFi growth, provide new liquidity, and expand use cases. Consequently, they predict that the TVL in DeFi will surpass $200 billion by the end of 2025.
“We believe the cryptocurrency bull market will continue throughout 2025, with a correction beginning in the first quarter. At the peak of this period, we expect Bitcoin (BTC) 
$102,612 to trade around $180,000 and Ethereum (ETH) 
$3,888 to exceed $6,000. Projects like Solana 
$220 (SOL) and Sui (SUI) could also reach over $500 and $10, respectively,” stated VanEck analyst Matthew Sigel.
VanEck predicts a 30% pullback for Bitcoin after its initial peak, while altcoins could decline by as much as 60% during market consolidation in the summer. However, a recovery is likely in the fall, with major tokens potentially returning to their previous all-time highs by year-end.
These forecasts for the crypto market serve as a significant guide for market participants. The growth of DeFi and DEXs may align with the rising demand in the digital economy. Nevertheless, given the volatile nature of the market, caution is advised for all involved.
