Binance’s CZ Predicts Next Altcoin Boom, Bitcoin Could Hit $1M by 2025

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has predicted that the total crypto market cap could reach $5 trillion by 2025 — and that Bitcoin could soar to $500,000 or even $1 million. In an interview with Rug Radio, CZ pointed to growing institutional ETF inflows as the main catalyst for this rally.

With Bitcoin currently dominating 65% of the market, CZ believes the most explosive opportunities lie beyond BTC — in emerging altcoin sectors.

Here are the four altcoin narratives CZ is most bullish on:

1. The ETF Wave Is Just Starting: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are drawing in institutional money. CZ believes this is only the beginning of much larger capital inflows.
2. AI Meets Blockchain: AI will increasingly rely on blockchain’s transparency and decentralization. Projects like Fetch.ai and SingularityNET may lead this frontier.
3. DeSci – The Rise of Decentralized Science: Using smart contracts to fund research could revolutionize science. CZ sees long-term real-world utility in this under-the-radar sector.
4. Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWA): With giants like BlackRock entering the space, tokenizing real estate, bonds, and stocks could redefine finance. Platforms like Ondo Finance are at the forefront.

For CZ, the message is clear: crypto isn’t just a speculative game anymore — it’s a revolution shaping the future of money, science, and technology.