Published on: December 30, 2024, 1:59 PM
The future is always uncertain, yet endlessly fascinating.
The year 2024 is about to end. This year was a wild ride for us forecasters.
We imagined, predicted, and forecasted a lot about this year. Some predictions came true, and others – well, let’s just say we couldn’t have predicted them even in our wildest imaginations!
But we’re forecasters, we only look back to help us look ahead!
So here’s our predictions about the year 2025!
Whether you’re a curious analyst, a financial trader, or just someone who enjoys taking a peek into the unknown, these predictions might interest (and maybe surprise) you.
Let’s dive into the future!
Let’s start with something political which is important for all of us. After years of ongoing conflict, 2025 could mark a turning point in the Russia-Ukraine war.
It’s hard to imagine a complete end to the war. However, a ceasefire agreement between the two sides is more likely than ever.
A formal ceasefire will be signed by June 2025. Testable? Absolutely. Either it happens, or it doesn’t.
Bitcoiners of the world, unite! For the next year is going to be a year of unprecedented highs.
Bitcoin bulls have been buzzing for years, but 2025 might just be the year. With growing institutional adoption and increased trust in cryptocurrencies as alternative assets, Bitcoin could break its previous highs.
Bitcoin will surpass $110,000 by March 2025.
Artificial Intelligence has been sprinting ahead, but 2025 could see the first genuine breakthrough toward Artificial General Intelligence.
AGI refers to AI that can think, learn, and perform at human-like levels across a wide variety of tasks.
By December 2025, at least one AI model will achieve AGI-level capability.being able to perform comparably to a human on 80% of standardized tasks
Tesla has been teasing an affordable EV for years, and 2025 might finally deliver.
Elon Musk’s promises aside, consumer demand for cost-effective electric vehicles is soaring. And Tesla has both the infrastructure and the ambition to lead the charge.
Tesla will launch a $25,000 EV and begin deliveries by Q4 2025.
Sorry Japan, but India’s economic rise is no longer up for debate. The only question is how fast it’s happening.
By 2025, India’s GDP is expected to surpass Japan’s, with an anticipated nominal GDP of approximately $4.34 trillion. It would solidify its position as the fourth-largest economy globally.
India’s nominal GDP will surpass Japan’s by December 2025.
Virtual reality? Been there, done that. Augmented Reality (AR) is where the next frontier lies.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is relentlessly pushing toward the metaverse. We predict that it will unveil AR glasses that could become as widespread as smartphones.
Meta will launch affordable, mass-adopted AR glasses by September 2025.
The shift to remote work isn’t just a trend—it’s a structural change. By 2025, over 30% of the global workforce is expected to operate remotely, either full-time or hybrid.
Over 30% of the global workforce will work remotely (full-time or hybrid) by the end of 2025, up from 25% in 2023.
China’s demographic shift has already begun, but 2025 could see the decline pick up speed due to lower birth rates and an aging population.
China’s population will decline by at least 0.5% annually in 2025, surpassing previous forecasts.
Netflix. Hulu. Apple TV Plus. Disney Plus. Are we finally reaching streaming fatigue?
With so many platforms competing for attention, 2025 may witness the first significant decline in global streaming subscriptions.
By the end of 2025, global streaming services will lose at least 10% of their subscriber base compared to 2024 numbers.
Hydrogen-powered planes have been a dream for decades, but with advancements in clean energy and aviation tech, 2025 could finally witness the first successful commercial flight.
A fully commercial hydrogen-powered airplane will take its maiden flight by Q3 2025.
Forecasting the future helps us prepare, strategize, and sometimes just appreciate how wild and fast-moving our world really is. From geopolitics to technology, 2025 promises to be a year of transformation, surprises, and progress.
So what do you think? Which of these predictions will come true, and which will fall flat?
What are your predictions for next year?
And if you’re confident about them, you can also add your predictions in our platform. Believe us, it’s fun to see how your predictions turn out!