Price Predictions: Some optimistic analysts believe Bitcoin could reach $500,000 to $1 million by 2030 if adoption keeps growing (driven by scarcity — only 21 million BTC will ever exist). Others are more conservative, expecting $100,000–$250,000.

• Adoption: Bitcoin might become more mainstream — used like digital gold (store of value), and less for daily payments unless Layer 2 technologies (like the Lightning Network) evolve dramatically.

• Regulation: Governments may regulate it more heavily, especially around taxation and anti-money laundering. But Bitcoin’s decentralized nature makes banning it very hard.

• Technology: Bitcoin could improve in terms of energy efficiency and scalability. Also, innovations like Bitcoin DeFi (decentralized finance) might emerge.

• Risks: Threats include quantum computing (far future), heavy regulations, or newer, better cryptocurrencies taking the lead.$BTC