🚀 “Very, very likely”: BTC to $250K+ by year‑end? Insights from Michael van de Poppe

Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe, founder of MN Capital, recently shared that Bitcoin could surge to $160K–$180K within the next 3 months, and ultimately reach $250,000 or higher by the end of the year.

Here’s what makes this call compelling:

🔍 Why He’s Bullish

• ETF-driven inflows: Van de Poppe notes that continued institutional appetite via Bitcoin ETFs is creating a “digital gold” narrative—a strong tailwind ().

• Cycle timing: Historically, BTC enjoys its biggest gains in the second half of the cycle, with previous rallies supporting his timeline for an end‑of‑year $250K peak ().

📊 Market Snapshot | Today

• Bitcoin is trading around $108K, consolidating between $107K–$110K—a potential launchpad for the next leg higher.

• Analysts suggest a short-term correction to $70K–$75K before this bullish phase kicks in, but Van de Poppe remains focused on the $160K to $250K upside.