Dec 10, 2025
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Standard Chartered Halves 2026 Bitcoin Price Prediction to $150,000
Standard Chartered Revises Bitcoin Price Targets
Standard Chartered has adjusted its Bitcoin price forecasts, citing that previous projections were too aggressive. The bank now views ETF-driven flows as the primary influence on Bitcoin's price rather than the traditional halving cycle.
- The new 2025 target is $100,000, down from $200,000.
- The 2026 forecast is reduced to $150,000 from $300,000.
- For 2027, the projection decreases to $225,000 from $400,000.
- The 2028 estimate drops to $300,000 from $500,000.
- The 2029 prediction is set at $400,000, down from $500,000.
- The 2030 target remains at $500,000.
Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, says the current downturn is not structural and dismisses fears of a new crypto winter.
Bernstein's Perspective
Bernstein shares a similar view, suggesting that Bitcoin's market cycle has shifted, characterized by ongoing institutional buying despite retail sell-offs.
- Bernstein's 2026 Bitcoin price target aligns with Standard Chartered at $150,000.
- They foresee a potential peak in 2027 at $200,000.
- The long-term projection for 2033 is approximately $1,000,000 per BTC.
Both firms agree that ETF flows and institutional dynamics are now key factors influencing Bitcoin's market trajectory. At present, Bitcoin trades at $92,686.
