Cardano’s Hoskinson Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $250K as Tech Titans Move Toward Crypto
Bitcoin (BTC) could rally to $250,000 as early as this year, according to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, who believes a combination of monetary easing and rising tech sector involvement will drive the next major wave of crypto adoption.
Speaking to CNBC, Hoskinson shared a bullish long-term vision for the digital asset market, suggesting that the Federal Reserve’s likely pivot toward rate cuts will unleash a flood of liquidity — much of which could flow directly into crypto assets.
“You’ll have a lot of fast, cheap money, and then it’ll pour into crypto,” he said, adding that stabilization in global trade policy would ease investor anxiety and fuel momentum.
Bitcoin, currently trading around $81,000, has rebounded from recent lows below $77,000 after President Trump temporarily reduced tariffs to 10% for 90 days. The move brought a degree of relief to markets, with BTC spiking above $82,000 late Wednesday.
Hoskinson’s $250K forecast aligns with past projections from high-profile figures such as Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, venture capitalist Tim Draper, and analysts at Standard Chartered, all of whom have cited macro tailwinds and institutional inflows as catalysts.
Tech Giants and Stablecoins: The Next Crypto Frontier
In addition to bitcoin’s trajectory, Hoskinson emphasized the role of stablecoins — digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies — in reshaping the financial landscape. He sees the “Magnificent 7” tech giants, including Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, as likely adopters of stablecoin infrastructure.
Pending U.S. legislation like the Stablecoin Act and the Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act could further accelerate that shift, offering regulatory clarity and encouraging corporate participation.
“We’re entering an era where treaties are no longer reliable — if Russia wants to invade Ukraine, it does. If China wants to move on Taiwan, it will,” said Hoskinson. “Global business needs neutral rails, and crypto provides that.”
Outlook: Calm Before the Storm?
Despite the recent crypto pullback, Hoskinson expects a temporary cooling-off period lasting 3 to 5 months before speculative interest returns in force by late summer.
“That’ll carry through probably another six to 12 months,” he noted, pointing to a confluence of lower interest rates, legislative support, and growing institutional adoption as the drivers of the next bull cycle.
Bitcoin currently remains around 25% off its all-time high of over $109,000 reached in January. But if Hoskinson’s predictions hold true, the second half of 2025 could see new records on the horizon.
