Bitcoin 2026 Forecast

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Current Market Situation

🪙 Price Trends
• Bitcoin's price is fluctuating around $88,000 and has recently fallen below $90,000, demonstrating significant volatility.

Short-Term Sentiment
• Global economic and policy issues (e.g., US-European trade tensions) are weakening risk appetite and putting downward pressure on Bitcoin's price. 
• Some institutions and investors are strengthening risk management and reducing or adjusting their exposure due to market volatility. 

In the short-term (weeks to months), increased volatility and a potential sideways or correction are likely.

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Medium- to Long-Term (2026) Outlook

Bullish Scenario

Recovery of Institutional Investment and Increased Institutional Adoption
• Some institutions, including JP Morgan, predict that Bitcoin could rise to the $140,000-$170,000 range. 

Bullish Reports from Research Firms
• Research firm Tiger Research suggests over 100% upside potential despite the recent correction, with a short-term target of $180,000. 

Opinions from prominent investors, including Cathie Wood
• Cathie Wood of Ark Invest believes Bitcoin could outperform traditional assets (e.g., gold). 

These analysts cite "institutional fund inflows, regulatory clarification, and portfolio hedging" as potential bullish catalysts.

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Bearish Scenarios and Risk Factors

Possible Price Correction
• Some technical analyses suggest that the price could correct to $80,000 or lower (risk of a short-term market downturn). 

Macroeconomic Risks
• Negative factors include interest rates, global policy risks, and risk aversion. These factors have recently influenced prices. 

Forecast Uncertainty
• The community and some analysts point out that price forecasts are inherently uncertain, sharing the view that "accurate forecasting is impossible."