Standard Chartered projects bitcoin to blast past $135,000 by Q3 and hit $200,000 by year-end, driven by ETF momentum, institutional demand, and U.S. policy catalysts.
Bitcoin Targets $200K by Year-End With ETF Surge and US Policy Tailwinds
Robust institutional demand and evolving U.S. policy frameworks are driving forecasts for bitcoin to achieve all-time highs in the second half of 2025. Geoff Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered Bank, stated in a July 2 report that bitcoin could reach $135,000 by the end of Q3 and rise further to $200,000 by the end of the year.
