Bitcoin enthusiasts are buzzing with predictions of a potential price surge to $250,000 by year-end. Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder, suggests that the U.S. Federal Reserve's shift to quantitative easing could be a key driver. Hayes believes the Fed's recent moves, like reducing the Treasury runoff cap, signal a pivot that could boost Bitcoin's value.

However, not everyone is as optimistic. Jamie Coutts from Real Vision projects a more modest rise to $132,000 by 2025, based on money supply growth. Meanwhile, only 9% of traders bet on Bitcoin reaching $250,000, with most expecting a $110,000 peak.