Benzinga Readers Predict Bitcoin's Dominance: Which Cryptocurrency Will Surge by 2025?

Benzinga readers are optimistic about the future of Bitcoin (BTC), especially after it recently achieved multiple all-time highs. The latest peak was recorded at $93,434.36 on November 13, 2024, following a strong performance throughout the year, with Bitcoin trading near these highs.

The Poll Results

Benzinga conducted a poll asking which cryptocurrency readers believe will see the biggest price increase by the end of 2025. Here are the results:

• Bitcoin: 40%
• Dogecoin: 36%
• Ethereum: 11%
• Pepe Coin: 8%
• Shiba Inu Coin: 7%

The strong support for Bitcoin is not surprising, given its significant year-to-date gains and current trading levels.

Performance Overview

• Bitcoin:
  • Price: $90,570.10
  • 7-Day Return: +17.4%
  • Year-to-Date Return: +105.2%
  • All-Time High: $93,434.36 on 11/13/24

• Dogecoin:
  • Price: $0.3720
  • 7-Day Return: +88.9%
  • Year-to-Date Return: +304.3%
  • All-Time High: $0.7376 on 05/08/21

• Ethereum:
  • Price: $3,052.10
  • 7-Day Return: +2.8%
  • Year-to-Date Return: +29.9%
  • All-Time High: $4,891.70 on 11/16/21

• Pepe Coin:
  • Price: $0.0000221
  • 7-Day Return: +106.1%
  • Year-to-Date Return: +1,481.9%
  • All-Time High: $0.00002524 on 11/13/24

• Shiba Inu:
  • Price: $0.00002429
  • 7-Day Return: +28.7%
  • Year-to-Date Return: +127.6%
  • All-Time High: $0.00002517 on 10/27/21

Bitcoin and Pepe Coin have recently reached new all-time highs, while Dogecoin, Ethereum, and Shiba Inu are still below their 2021 peaks. The community's enthusiasm suggests that Bitcoin might continue to lead the market by the end of 2025, as reflected in the poll results.

The study was conducted from November 14 through November 15, 2024, with 124 adult respondents.

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