Bitcoin bulls have a fresh reason to stay optimistic. According to the October 2025 report by Finder, Bitcoin is still bullish despite the recent market pullback. The report shows that experts anticipate that the world’s largest cryptocurrency will close 2025 at an average price of $138,300.

This projection, based on the opinion of 22 leading crypto experts, highlights high confidence in the market even after recent corrections. The panel featured industry leaders including Nicole DeCicco of CryptoConsultz, Simon Peters of eToro and Komodo Platform CTO Kadan Stadelmann.

While the forecast is slightly lower than the $145,167 estimated in the July 2025 report, the report highlights that BTC’s fundamentals remain strong. Institutional inflows, ETF demand, and the effects of the post-halving supply cut are expected to keep prices climbing.

Bitcoin’s 2025 Target Holds Firm Despite Swings

Finder’s experts expect Bitcoin to average $138,300 by year-end, with a possible peak of $149,794 and a low near $101,750. As detailed in the October 2025 report, some panelists believe the top cryptocurrency could even reach $200,000 before the next correction.

Josh Fraser, co-founder of Origin Protocol, for instance, expressed the most bullish prediction for BTC. His bullish stance stems from his belief that ETF demand is already shaping a supply crunch that favors higher prices.  

“Bitcoin could near $200K by the end of 2025 as exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows continue to exceed new issuance, creating a structural supply-demand imbalance,” Fraser noted. He further explained that “compared to gold, Bitcoin offers superior portability, verifiable scarcity and declining issuance, making parity a credible long-term benchmark.”

On the other hand, Unocoin CEO – Sathvik Vishwanath – expects BTC to end 2025 at $180,000, saying current prices “reflect fair market value relative to liquidity, adoption, and macro risk sentiment.” 

Meanwhile, John Hawkins from the Canberra School of Government remains skeptical. He argued that Bitcoin “has failed to become a significant payment instrument” and called it a speculative bubble. 

The divergence has not stopped the majority of them agreeing that there will be more gains in 2025 due to the scarcity of supply. Increased involvement of institutions also contributes to this expectation.

Longer-Term Forecasts Stay Strong

The Finder panel predicts the value of Bitcoin to be on an upward trend in the coming ten years. In 2030, analysts forecast that BTC will reach $391,794 and in 2035, it will hit up to 726,200. These numbers are less than what was predicted before, but they are an indication that people are confident in the use of Bitcoin as a long-term store of value.

According to Ben Ritchie, the Managing Director of Alpha Node Global, the breakout above 200,000 by 2025 is projected with institutional and sovereign adoption. Market analyst Craig Cobb, known for his technical approach, also sees higher prices ahead. “Keeping it simple, it looks higher,” he commented, citing bullish patterns across multiple time frames.

Although the predictions are differing, there is a general opinion that Bitcoin has not lost its long-term growth potential. Its position as a financial asset in the world is enforced by ETF-induced liquidity. Regulatory transparency and market maturity, moreover, further support this.

Should You Purchase Bitcoin Now?

Approximately 59% of Finder’s experts think that it is the time to purchase Bitcoin. On the other hand, 23% suggest holding. Meanwhile, 18% lean on selling. 

Komodo’s Kadan Stadelmann expects prices to push higher before year-end. “Considering Bitcoin touched $110,000 already, and there’s still at least three months left in this bull run, it’s easy to see it going significantly higher,” he said.

Market Research Future analyst Shubham Munde echoed that sentiment, crediting institutional adoption and Bitcoin’s increasing role as a hedge against inflation. Others, like YouHodler’s Ruslan Lienkha, remain cautious but still see potential, noting the market “lacks the same internal spark” of earlier cycles yet remains healthy.

Regulation Expected to Boost Confidence

Finder’s panel also expects U.S. regulation to strengthen market confidence. About 95% of respondents said upcoming frameworks such as the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act will improve investor trust.

Ndax CEO Bilal Hammoud believes clearer rules will “significantly increase confidence” among institutions. InFlux Technologies CEO Daniel Keller agreed, saying better IRS guidance on reporting Bitcoin holdings would add needed transparency.

More than half the panel thinks meaningful regulatory clarity could come before the end of 2025. As ETFs gain widespread adoption with more investors across the world getting involved, analysts believe the future of Bitcoin to be cemented in its long-term expansion.

Finder’s October report leaves little doubt that, while volatility will persist, the broader story for Bitcoin remains bullish and far from over, regardless of the ongoing pullback.