Why Bitcoin Won’t Stop At $150K: Expert Targets $250K–$400K
At the beginning of the year, many market analysts and observers shared their price expectations for Bitcoin, with many targeting $150,000 this cycle. However, one trader said the $150,000 price target is not a good fit for Bitcoin, arguing that the world’s flagship crypto asset is entering the cycle as institutional adoption continues to increase.
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Alex Becker (@ZssBecker) said the $150,000 target is “too low and too short” and represents only 1/6 of gold’s market capitalization. Instead, Becker believes that a price of $250,000 to $400,000 is a better and more realistic target for Bitcoin this cycle.
If Bitcoin hits $150,000, the gain will be only 48%
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin is The transaction price was $101,690, If it hits $150,000, that would represent an increase of 48% compared to only a 38% increase from its historical value of $108,249.
Everyone and their dog thinks we are entering the final leg of Bitcoin’s cycle around $150.
Call me crazy, but I think we’re calling this way “low” and “short.”
US$150,000 is only 1/6 of the market value of gold.
We have the largest funds, countries and companies…
— Alex Becker 🍊🏆🥇 (@ZssBecker) January 16, 2025
Becker said capping the price of Bitcoin at $150,000 is crazy. At this value, this is only equivalent to 1/6 of the market value of gold.
In the same article, Becker explained why the digital asset could hit higher highs. He mentioned the increasing adoption of the flagship cryptocurrency by countries, funds and businesses. Becker added that many countries and companies view Bitcoin as a store of value and want to hold onto the asset.
Analysts target $250,000 to $400,000
After calling $150,000 a “silly low price” for Bitcoin, Becker proposed a more realistic target for the asset. He believes that Bitcoin will rise from $250,000 to $400,000 this cycle.
Will Clemente, another popular cryptocurrency analyst, echoed Becker’s sentiments. Clemente said in a post on Twitter/X on January 16 that Bitcoin’s market price will continue to appreciate once more countries adopt Bitcoin reserve pools.
Clement predicts that Bitcoin has the strength to break through $1 million. He further said that once countries adopt cryptocurrency strategic reserves, it is natural for governments to start storing the asset.
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Other Cryptocurrency Companies, Players Aim for Higher Bitcoin Prices
and Donald Trump’s Presidency In the very near future, many companies and cryptocurrency analysts will give their price predictions for Bitcoin. Blockware Solutions said in an article shared on December 29 last year that $150,000 was a “bear market target” for Bitcoin if Trump decided not to pursue plans to launch a BTC reserve.
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However, if the president pushes forward with the plan, AlphaCoin could have a base price of $225,000 and go as high as $400,000.
Van Eyck It also offered a more optimistic outlook for Bitcoin, saying the digital asset could reach $180,000 by the end of the year. Bitcoin It is suggested that it could reach $200,000 by mid-2025.
Becker said the goal of $150,000 was achieved a few months ago because only a handful of institutions invested in the asset. However, in the current climate of increasing adoption and favorable regulation, the $150,000 target simply doesn’t make sense.
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