Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano (ADA), recently shared bullish predictions and strategic plans involving Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano, and XRP during the 2025 Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas.
Hoskinson outlined his forecast that Bitcoin’s price could soar to between $250,000 and $500,000 in coming years, envisioning a $10 trillion economy driven by Bitcoin's growing role in decentralized finance (DeFi). He emphasized the challenges of integrating Bitcoin with DeFi due to Bitcoin’s strict principles—transactions and fees paid exclusively in BTC and returns originating solely from Bitcoin. To address these limitations, Hoskinson discussed Cardano’s technological advancements that enable DeFi integration while preserving Bitcoin’s core identity.
In addition, Hoskinson announced plans to incorporate XRP into Cardano’s ecosystem, leveraging XRP’s reputation for cross-border payments to create a seamless, scalable multi-chain platform connecting Bitcoin, Cardano, and XRP. This development aims to enhance financial access and inclusivity globally.
Hoskinson also highlighted ongoing projects such as the Lace Wallet and the Cardinal protocol, designed to improve Bitcoin usability in DeFi and facilitate interoperability across Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Bitcoin-inspired networks (including Litecoin and Dogecoin). He demonstrated live examples of DeFi transactions utilizing Bitcoin on the Cardano infrastructure, showing an evolving synergy among these blockchain ecosystems.
This integrated approach underlines Cardano’s commitment to expanding DeFi capabilities and fostering multi-chain collaboration while respecting existing blockchain identities.