BitcoinWorld

Bitcoin News

Bitcoin ($BTC) Price Could Hit $100,000 After Halving; VP Predicts

In an industry filled with speculations and forecasts, Davis Hui, Vice President of cryptocurrency mining firm Canaan, recently made a compelling prediction: Bitcoin could soar to $100,000 after its next halving event in April 2024. Hui, along with other mining ecosystem executives from Singapore, Kazakhstan, and the United Arab Emirates, made these bullish claims during Canaan’s Avalon Bitcoin and Crypto Day (ABCD) in Singapore.

Moreover, this anticipation comes at a pivotal moment when financial giants make significant strides into the cryptocurrency market. Collectively, these institutions manage an eye-watering $27 trillion in assets and include industry titans like BlackRock, Fidelity, and JP Morgan. Consequently, this increasing institutional interest is expected to amplify the demand for Bitcoin.

According to Hui, the upcoming halving event, which will slash Bitcoin’s block reward to 6.25 BTC, is poised to reduce the cryptocurrency’s supply drastically. Coupled with a surge in demand, particularly from financial institutions and pending spot Bitcoin ETF applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the stage is set for a substantial price uptick.

However, Hui is not alone in his bullish sentiments. Other noteworthy figures in the industry, such as eToro CEO Yoni Assia, remain optimistic about Bitcoin despite the cryptocurrency market currently witnessing a decline that has pushed BTC’s market cap to around $500 billion.

Additionally, investment research firm Fundstrat has suggested that Bitcoin could experience an over 500% increase, aiming for the $180,000 mark before the next halving. Significantly, Standard Chartered, a London-based multinational bank, expects Bitcoin to reach $120,000 by the end of 2024.

Hence, reducing supply, surging demand, and burgeoning institutional interest set a promising stage for Bitcoin’s future. With such substantial stakes involved, it’s clear that all eyes will be on Bitcoin as we approach its next pivotal halving event. Yet, the volatility and unpredictability of the crypto market mean that even the most promising predictions should be taken with a grain of caution.

 

Disclaimer: The information provided is not trading advice, Bitcoinworld.co.in holds no liability for any investments made based on the information provided on this page. We strongly recommend independent research and/or consultation with a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.