Wall Street Banks Predict Bitcoin Explosion Into Year-End — Targets Up to $200K
Bitcoin is no longer just knocking on the door of new highs — Wall Street believes it’s about to blow the roof off.
Major banks — JPMorgan, Citigroup, Standard Chartered, and VanEck — have all released year-end forecasts that paint a stunning picture: Bitcoin could soar anywhere between $133,000 and $200,000 before 2025 closes out.
What’s Driving the Surge?
ETF Inflows at Record Levels → U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs now hold over $163 billion in $BTC , with billions more expected by year-end.
Capital Rotation from Gold → Gold’s rally looks stretched, and analysts say capital may flood into Bitcoin as the “digital alternative.”
Post-Halving Supply Crunch → April 2024’s halving continues to tighten supply, while demand from institutions accelerates.
Macro Tailwinds → Fed rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and improving global liquidity all favor Bitcoin’s next breakout.
Bank-by-Bank Outlook
Citi: $133K base case, but warns of $83K if recession fears rise.
JPMorgan: $165K, based on Bitcoin closing the gap with gold’s $6T market.
VanEck: $180K, citing classic halving-cycle dynamics.
Standard Chartered: The boldest call — $200K by December, describing it as a “structural uptrend”, not just speculation.
The Setup:
Bitcoin has already bounced 13% this week, reclaiming $124K and edging toward new records. Historically, big rallies have exploded 500+ days post-halving — right where we are now.
The mood is electric: ETF demand is relentless, gold looks overbought, and Wall Street’s biggest names are openly calling for six-figure Bitcoin before the year ends.
The question isn’t just “if” Bitcoin hits $150K–$200K — it’s “how fast will it get there, and who will ride the wave?”
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