Tom Lee calls for Bitcoin to reach 250,000 USD by the end of the year. Why are market eyes shifting towards Bitcoin Hyper and other L2 projects?

As we enter the second half of 2025, the crypto market has once again ignited discussions on the potential of Bitcoin's price. The new Bitcoin L2 project, Bitcoin Hyper, could be a key node in pushing Bitcoin from a store of value asset towards a programmable ecosystem. (Background: Bitcoin Hyper is expected to launch its mainnet in the fall; will it be a catalyst for Bitcoin's rise in Q4?) (Context: Bitcoin's market share has dropped below 60%, creating a six-month low; is a new round of "alt season" approaching?) (This article is a sponsored piece provided by ClickOut and does not represent the stance of BlockTempo; it involves meme coins related tokens that may have extremely high volatility risks and is not investment advice. Please refer to the end of the article for a disclaimer.) After months of consolidation and fluctuations, Bitcoin has surged past $122,000, setting a new historical record. This breakthrough instantly ignited market sentiment, attracting a large influx of capital, but it also triggered severe fluctuations in high-leverage positions. Statistics show that near the two technical ranges of $108,279 and $118,809, there is a hidden liquidation risk totaling up to $3.7 billion, involving both long and short positions. Recently, the market even recorded over $700 million in liquidations in a single day, highlighting the vulnerability of margin trading during rapid market fluctuations. In addition to the fluctuations in price itself, the allocation of institutional funds has also driven drastic changes in the short-term trend. Large holders like Galaxy Digital have transferred $3.7 billion worth of Bitcoin to exchanges in a single day, triggering short-term investors to sell off 26,100 BTC, most of which were sold at a loss. This selling pressure amplified effects in the derivatives market, with the liquidation amounts of options and perpetual contracts exceeding $531 million, putting pressure on the market at high levels while also accumulating potential momentum for the next upward movement. Tom Lee predicts $250,000 by year-end Amid market fluctuations, Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee still holds a strong bullish view. He believes that with the increasing proportion of institutional holders, Bitcoin supply tightening due to halving, and stable inflows of ETF funds, BTC is expected to climb between $200,000 and $250,000 by the end of 2025. This prediction is based not only on changes in capital and supply-demand structure but also considers the elevated status of Bitcoin as a global digital asset allocation tool. Looking further ahead, he even suggests that after the final issuance of Bitcoin, its market capitalization could approach that of gold, with the price moving towards a long-term vision of a million dollars. Bitcoin Hyper Leads the Altcoin Season Layout Alongside Bitcoin's mainchain market, there is the potential project in the Layer 2 innovation track—Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER). According to the official statement, as of the 11th of this month, the project has raised $8.3 million in its presale stage, attracting $250,000 in new inflows within just 24 hours. As the first Layer 2 network to introduce the Solana Virtual Machine into the Bitcoin ecosystem, HYPER combines the security of Bitcoin with the high processing speed of Solana, addressing the long-standing issues of transaction speed and high fees. The project party points out that under this framework, Bitcoin is no longer just a means of storing value but can be directly applied in DeFi, gaming, payments, NFTs, and other scenarios as a programmable asset. The white paper details its non-custodial bridging mechanism: BTC will be securely locked on the mainchain and an equivalent amount of wrapped BTC will be generated on Layer 2, providing near-zero fees and instant confirmation transaction experiences. Once usage concludes, the wrapped BTC will be burned, and the original BTC will be returned to the user's wallet, balancing efficiency and security. The project party further indicates that the total supply of HYPER tokens is fixed at 21 billion, with no additional issuance, and it has a burn mechanism to control inflation. In terms of token distribution, development funds and financing each account for 30%, marketing promotion accounts for 25%, and the remainder is allocated to community and liquidity support. Token holders can participate in staking and enjoy an annual percentage rate of 241%, while also possessing governance voting rights, directly influencing the protocol's upgrades and ecological development. Official data shows that the current presale price of the token is $0.012625, offering a significant discount advantage for early participants. Some analysts believe that during the altcoin season and Bitcoin's upward cycle in 2025, HYPER may have the potential to achieve a tenfold increase or even higher, becoming an important part of a high-growth sector in investment portfolios. Official Purchase of Bitcoin Hyper Conclusion Behind Bitcoin's new highs lies a high volatility pattern interwoven by the leverage market, institutional funds, and the chain reaction of derivatives. Tom Lee's optimistic prediction of $250,000 by year-end provides a confidence base for the continuation of the bull market. Driven by the mainchain market, projects like Bitcoin Hyper, which have technological breakthroughs and application landing potential, are attracting investor attention and searching for layout opportunities. For participants looking to achieve rapid capital appreciation in this bull market, mastering Bitcoin's long-term trend while selectively choosing high-growth innovative tokens may be the most efficient layout strategy. Disclaimer Cryptocurrency investment is highly risky, with significant price volatility that may lead to capital loss. This article is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice. Please do your own research (DYOR) and make cautious decisions. (Sponsored disclaimer: The content of this article is a promotional piece provided by the contributor, and the contributor has no relationship with BlockTempo; this article does not represent BlockTempo's stance. 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