In his latest interview with Farokh Radio, published earlier this week, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared his insights on the future of the cryptocurrency market. According to CZ, Bitcoin’s price could surge to the range of $500,000 to $1 million, while the total cryptocurrency market capitalization is expected to reach $5 trillion before the end of 2025. However, CZ did not specify an exact timeline for this scenario.
CZ in the interview with Farokh Radio
This isn’t the first time the entrepreneur has predicted a seven-figure price for Bitcoin. Back in February, CZ subtly hinted at the $1 million mark in a post on X, describing a hypothetical future where Bitcoin “corrects” from $1,001,000 down to $985,000. Notably, in 2020, he predicted BTC would hit $100,000—a forecast that came true in December 2024.
Currently, the world’s leading cryptocurrency is fluctuating around $97,000. Bitcoin’s all-time high was $108,786, recorded on January 20, 2025. At the same time, the total crypto market cap stands at approximately $3 trillion, according to CoinGecko.
A Strategic Perspective on Emerging Trends
Besides price predictions, CZ shared a broad vision for the future of the crypto industry. He expressed concern over the memecoin frenzy, which he believes is creating a market bubble, warning that “99.99% of memecoins will eventually fail,” causing financial losses for the community.
Instead, the former Binance CEO emphasized the long-term potential of two key sectors: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Decentralized Science (DeSci). “AI will merge with blockchain,” CZ stated, stressing the increasing synergy between these two groundbreaking technologies. As for DeSci, he believes crypto will play a pivotal role in funding and accelerating globally significant scientific initiatives.
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Praise for Pro-Crypto Trump Administration Policies
CZ openly praised former President Donald Trump’s administration for its crypto-friendly policies. He applauded the dramatic regulatory shift in the U.S. within just 100 days. “The U.S. is now completely different from before—a 180-degree turnaround,” CZ commented.
Looking Ahead to the Future of Trading Infrastructure
Regarding the future of trading infrastructure, CZ predicted that decentralized exchanges (DEXs) will eventually outperform centralized exchanges (CEXs). However, he doesn’t view them as opposing entities, but rather “different gateways leading to the same rich blockchain world.”
While CEXs provide a simple and user-friendly experience for newcomers, the market’s long-term trend leans toward DEX platforms. CZ revealed that he is actively supporting various promising decentralized projects, reaffirming his belief in decentralization as the foundational philosophy of blockchain technology.
