Bitcoin’s path to $100,000 splits analysts as rate risks loom
Summary
Bitwise expects bitcoin could exceed $100,000 by year-end, citing institutional buying, demand for hard assets and clearer regulation. Other analysts are more cautious, forecasting an $85,000–$95,000 range or warning that inflation, expected Federal Reserve rate hikes, Treasury yields and weak ETF flows could limit gains. Some see reduced leverage and bearish positioning as room for a short-covering rally, while a broader recovery in crypto activity and institutional investment offers support. Analysts broadly see fiscal concerns as a longer-term positive, but say a decisive breakout depends on renewed buying and improving macroeconomic conditions.
