Cryptocurrencies: Will the end of 2025 be historic thanks to futures contracts?
The end of 2025 is shaping up to be a period of optimism for financial markets. With the recent rise in U.S. index futures, cryptocurrencies could benefit from an incredible bullish momentum by the end of the year. Among the macroeconomic data and regulatory expectations, Bitcoin and Ethereum are in the spotlight.
In brief
U.S. index futures are rising, indicating a greater appetite for risk and a possible "Santa Claus rally" effect.
Bitcoin and Ethereum could benefit from this momentum, with forecasts of $86,000–$93,000 for BTC and $2,800–$3,200 for ETH.
Catalysts include institutional flows, regulatory expectations, and year-end liquidity.
The rise of U.S. stock futures
Futures contracts on major U.S. indices recorded a notable gain on December 22, 2025. The S&P 500 e-mini rose by 0.27%, the Nasdaq 100 by 0.44%, and the Dow Jones by 0.1%, in a market marked by a shortened trading week due to the holidays. These figures, while modest, reflect a confirmed bullish trend supported by the closing prices of the indices: the S&P 500 advanced by 0.6%, the Nasdaq by 0.5%, and the Dow Jones by 0.5%.
This momentum is explained by several factors. First, the anticipation of monetary easing by the Federal Reserve in 2026. Second, the control of inflation in the United States is boosting investor confidence, while the "Santa Claus rally" is encouraging risk-taking. Finally, positive economic data, such as falling unemployment, feeds this optimism. This favorable environment could spill over into cryptocurrencies, which tend to be correlated with stock market fluctuations.
