At the start of the year, many market analysts and observers shared their price expectations for Bitcoin, with many targeting $150k this cycle. However, a price target of $150k doesn’t do justice to Bitcoin, says one trader, arguing that the world’s flagship crypto asset is coming into this cycle with increasing institutional adoption.
According to Alex Becker (@ZssBecker), a $150k target is “too low and too short” and only represents 1/6th of gold’s market cap. Instead, Becker sees a price of $250k to 400k as a better and more realistic target for Bitcoin this cycle.
A Measly 48% Gain If Bitcoin Hits $150k
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin is trading at $101,690, and if it were to hit $150k, then this would represent a 48% increase and only a 38% increase from its all-time value of $108,249.
Everyone and their dog thinks we are entering the final BIG leg of the cycle towards a $150kish BTC.
Call me crazy, but I think we are calling this way to low and way to short.
$150k is only 1/6th the market cap of gold.
We have the biggest funds, nations and corporations…
— Alex Becker
(@ZssBecker) January 16, 2025
According to Becker, it’s crazy to limit the price of Bitcoin to just $150k. At this value, this is only equal to 1/6th of gold’s market cap.
In the same post, Becker explains why the digital asset can hit a higher high. He mentions the increasing adoption of the flagship crypto among nations, funds, and corporations. Becker adds that many countries and firms look at Bitcoin as a store of value and want to hold the asset.
Analyst Targets $250k To $400k
After calling the $150k mark a “silly low price” for Bitcoin, Becker offered a more realistic target for the asset. He argued that Bitcoin will rise from $250k to $400k this cycle.
Becker’s sentiments were shared by Will Clemente, another popular crypto analyst. In his January 16th post on Twitter/X, Clemente argued that BTC will continue to appreciate in market price as soon as more countries adopt a Bitcoin reserve pool.
Clemente predicted that Bitcoin has the strength to hit $1 million. He further stated that once countries adopt a strategic reserve for the crypto, it’s only natural for the government to start stockpiling the asset.
Other Crypto Firms, Players Target Higher Price For BTC
With Donald Trump’s presidency just around the corner, many firms and crypto analysts offer their price takes on Bitcoin. Blockware Solutions, in a post shared last December 29th, said that $150k is the “bear case target” for Bitcoin in case Trump decides not to pursue the plans to launch a BTC reserve.
However, if the President pushes with the plans, the alpha coin’s probable base price is $225k, which can go up to $400k.
VanEck is also offering a more rosy picture for Bitcoin, saying that this digital asset may hit $180k by the end of the year. Bitfinex suggested that it may reach $200k by mid-2025.
According to Becker, the $150k target a few months ago was on target since only a few institutions are invested in the asset. However, in the current landscape of increasing adoption and favorable regulations, a $150k target just doesn’t make sense.
Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView
