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Bitcoin is trading around $78,000 as bullish momentum appears to be returning ahead of the end of the month, according to a compilation shared on X that gathers price targets from banks, hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, and long-time crypto bulls. The estimates range from the low six figures to as high as $500,000.
Bitcoin moved back above $78,000 this week, while spot ETF flows turned positive again. Futures open interest has also risen to above $120 billion, a sign of renewed conviction. Despite the rebound, the price remains about 38% below the October 2025 all-time high of $126,080.
On the lower end of the forecast spectrum, Citigroup set a base case target of around $126,000 for Bitcoin by the end of 2026. The bank’s outlook is linked to the anticipated passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
Other comparatively lower targets cited in the compilation include:
More bullish projections in the list point to Bitcoin trading above or near $200,000 by the end of the year. These forecasts are attributed to venture capitalists, fund managers, and financial commentators.
Specific higher targets mentioned include:
The compilation notes that a move to $500,000 from current levels would imply a gain of more than 550%.
The wide spread of targets underscores how divided market participants remain on Bitcoin’s upside, even as broader sentiment in the compilation is still bullish. Some expectations are positioned just above the October 2025 all-time high, while others call for a much larger repricing.
The list also reflects that not all forecasts carry the same weight, with at least one major projection reportedly revised lower. Citigroup, for example, cut its 12-month Bitcoin target to $112,000 in March 2026 from $143,000 previously, while keeping a bullish scenario of $165,000.
Standard Chartered similarly reduced its year-end 2026 target to $150,000 late last year from $300,000, while still maintaining a longer-term view of $500,000 for 2030.
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