VanEck CEO Jan Van Eck recommended investors maintain or increase their exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and gold in 2025 in the company’s 2025 outlook. report.
He argued that these assets are an essential hedge against inflationary pressures, fiscal instability and global de-dollarization trends.
According to Van Eck, gold and Bitcoin have proven to be resilient stores of value even during global economic turmoil. He added:
“Gold and Bitcoin bull markets are supported by inflationary pressures, fiscal instability, and de-dollarization trends.”
Therefore, he emphasized that these assets are essential for a portfolio to protect against inflation.
Robust purchases by foreign central banks and a growing shift away from dependence on the US dollar in global trade are driving the current gold bull market. This de-dollarization trend has increased the demand for gold as a stable and reliable asset.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin recently topped $100,000, continuing its bullish cycle since the halving in Q2 2024. Van Eck predicts that Bitcoin could reach $150,000 to $170,000 during this cycle due to its increased adoption as a “store of value.” ” assets.
Additionally, based on the historical pattern of previous halving events, Bitcoin is in the midst of a three-year bull market, positioning it as a critical asset for long-term wealth preservation.
Although van Eck acknowledges the potential for volatility, particularly in gold, he remains optimistic about the long-term outlook for both assets. As a result, the fundamentals of BTC and gold will remain strong even during a price correction.
Analyst collaboration
Remarkably, Van Eck’s vision is consistent with other analysts. In October, Jeffrey Kendrick, global head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, said: highlighted While BTC is not a reliable alternative to geopolitical tensions, it is a hedge against systemic financial risks.
in 9 page letter In a paper published in September, BlackRock told investors that Bitcoin is resilient to “black swan” macro events such as banking system crises, sovereign debt crises, currency declines, and geopolitical turmoil.
The document also notes that Bitcoin could be used to hedge against US dollar volatility that could arise from federal debt and deficit concerns, which could further increase the attractiveness of alternative assets. also emphasized.
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