Bitcoin has experienced its share of ups and downs in 2025, pushing to a record high above $126,000 in October before hitting a downward spiral that shaved more than one-quarter of its value.

The world’s biggest cryptocurrency is priced at around $90,700, as of Dec. 9. Not that long ago, some experts predicted it would touch $200,000 before the end of 2025. That’s not likely to happen. But there is general optimism that bitcoin will do well in the coming years.

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