Bitcoin will hit $125,000 by year end, and $200,000 in 2025

Standard Chartered Bank analyst Geoff Kendrick predicts that Bitcoin (BTC) could climb to an unprecedented $125,000 by year-end, driven by favorable market conditions and broader adoption trends.

Kendrick's analysis suggests an initial price move to approximately $73,000 in the near term, just below Bitcoin’s current all-time high of $73,800. Following a significant market catalyst, he projects an immediate 4% surge, with another 10% increase in the following days.

Reports indicate heightened activity in prediction markets, with a single whale investor placing over $20 million in bets on future market trends, potentially influencing sentiment and trading volumes.

Other market watchers have shared similarly bullish forecasts. Bitwise executives anticipate Bitcoin reaching $92,000 under optimal conditions, while Deribit projects a price of $80,000 by the end of November. BlackRock's Larry Fink remains optimistic that Bitcoin will continue its upward trajectory as institutional and retail interest grows.

These projections align with a broader market sentiment suggesting that cryptocurrency markets are poised for significant growth in the coming months, driven by increasing adoption and a maturing financial ecosystem.