$BTC Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, stated in an interview with CNBC that Bitcoin could reach $250,000 as early as this year, as technology giants like Microsoft and Apple enter the cryptocurrency space. Charles Hoskinson noted: "The rates may turn out to be more like thunder than rain; people are realizing that most countries in the world are ready for negotiations. The market is stabilizing a bit and gradually adapting to the new reality, after which the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates, leading to a significant influx of capital that will ultimately go into the cryptocurrency market. I believe that Bitcoin will reach $250,000 by the end of this year or next year."