Bitcoin (BTC) is projected to struggle below $100,000 as it ends 2024, currently trading around $93,690 after a significant dip. Analysts remain optimistic for 2025, anticipating BTC could reach between $180,000 and $200,000, driven by favorable regulations and increased demand. Meanwhile, venture capital funding in crypto is expected to rise to $18 billion in 2025, a 50% increase from 2024, as the market recovers from previous downturns.