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- Bitcoin’s surge above $95,000, driven by ETFs and institutional money, is seen by CZ as just the rally’s opening phase.
- AI-blockchain synergy and tokenized real-world assets are forecast by CZ as unstoppable forces reshaping finance and digital infrastructure rapidly.
Bitcoin‘s recent rise above $95,000 has revived interest in the broader crypto market as a solid comeback after months of lackluster performance. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, referred to as CZ, however, considers that this may only be the beginning of a major rally ahead.
In a new interview with Rug Radio’s Farokh Sarmad, CZ confidently anticipated that the whole crypto market value may swell to $5 trillion as of the end of 2025. In his view, even Bitcoin alone may range between $500,000 and a maximum of $1 million within the same period, emphasizing increasing institutional involvement as a key driver.
Today, Bitcoin controls 65% of the crypto market’s capitalization, which means there’s solid confidence in its long-term prospects. CZ emphasized that the most compelling prospects might today exist outside of Bitcoin, in the altcoins that are ready for huge expansion.
Bitcoin ETFs Ignite First Wave of Rally
CZ indicated that the price increase in Bitcoin has so far been fueled largely by institutional money pouring in through US-based Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). He emphasized that this represents the first wave of institutional involvement and that a much larger amount of funds still remains on the sidelines, poised to enter.
The increasing demand combined with the fixed supply of Bitcoin, he believed, would sooner or later push the prices to unprecedented new levels. This momentum, driven by ETFs, he observed, is the basis for what might turn out to be a multi-year bull market if the trends persist.
Such on-chain behavior is also supported by the fact that new flows keep hitting the market as a testament that institutional appetite remains far from satiated. CZ’s optimism finds its basis in these robust fundamentals even as global asset managers increase their exposure to Bitcoin in products that are regulated.
CZ Predicts AI-Blockchain Boom—Says It’s “Unstoppable”
CZ also focused on the intersection of AI and blockchain technology, which he referred to as a force that cannot be stopped. He clarified that as the U.S. government refocused its efforts on AI under Trump’s administration, the role of blockchain in securing and offering transparency to AI systems will increase markedly.
Although CZ didn’t reference specific tokens within the AI sector, existing projects like Fetch.ai (FET) and SingularityNET (AGIX) already have established names within the market due to their first-mover work in this sector. They’ve found support through an uptick in investor demand for decentralized AI use cases that are destined to become part of the larger ecosystem.
DeSci’s 1,000% Surge Followed by a 74% Drop
Another area CZ focused on was Decentralized Science (DeSci). In this vision, scientific studies and pharma innovation are supported by blockchain-driven smart contracts so that independent small labs across the world have a level playing field to contend against the big institutions.
As reported recently in a study by Nansen Insights, tokens associated with the DeSci sector have witnessed steep volatility, whereby some have recorded early returns as high as 1,000% but have tumbled by as much as 74% subsequently. In spite of their steep swings, interest in the sector has continued to increase because of its promise to transform the way scientific studies are done and funded.
CZ underscored that despite the fact that DeSci remains in a very nascent stage, its practical application in the real world renders it a good long-term wager. The sector, he continued, has the potential to provide real-world value well beyond profits made through trading and ranks as the most interesting area for expansion.
Real-World Assets on Blockchain Surge 10.5% in a Month
In conclusion, CZ highlighted the emerging trend of tokenizing real-world assets as an area that he believes will be key to connecting traditional finance with blockchain. It already has major institutions like BlackRock jumping in, which lends weight and momentum to the trend.
Recent stats released by RWA.xyz indicated that tokenized real-world assets hit a new $22.1 billion high, which represents a 10.5% increase in just 30 days. The dramatic increase was led by private credit tokenization and U.S. Treasury debt tokenization, which indicate strong interest in asset management through the use of the blockchain.
