VanEck Predicts Bitcoin Price Surge to $180,000 by Year-End

On August 18th, 2025, research firm Van Eck released a report examining Bitcoin price trends between mid-July and mid-August. The report predicts that Bitcoin will reach $180,000 by year-end 2025, attributing the rise to expanding DeFi applications and increased institutional investment. However, they also highlight discrepancies in Bitcoin mining companies’ market performance and declining mNAV of Digital Asset Treasuries as factors impacting the future price trajectory.