Global Scans · Cryptocurrencies · Weekly Summary

• [New] Bitcoin could reach $200,000 or even $250,000 by year-end 2026 - a scenario that would break the traditional four-year halving cycle governing Bitcoin's price history since 2012. 24/7 Wall St.
• [New] Delving into Bitcoin price prediction 2026, experts from firms like Standard Chartered forecast it could reach $150,000 by year-end, driven by ETF inflows exceeding $50 billion in 2025 alone. CryptoDroppers
• [New] Large institutional allocators could pour capital into crypto, pushing Bitcoin possibly above $170,000 or more. Investing Haven
• [New] By 2026, we can expect: - $200+ billion in Bitcoin ETF assets as more institutions allocate to crypto. Ainvest
• [New] 2026 could mark the dawn of the institutional era for Bitcoin. Ainvest
• [New] Bitcoin experts forecast 2026 prices ranging from $75,000 to $225,000, while BTC remains around $90,000. Finance Magnates
• [New] Bitcoin is having a strong start to 2026 that could see it catch up with precious metals' rally. Sherwood News
• [New] Regulatory clarity and technological adoption will shape the broader environment for cryptocurrencies in 2026 and beyond. Ainvest
• [New] Crypto prices in 2026 will depend on money flows, interest rates, regulation, and real usage, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading while altcoins show very different results based on adoption. Investing Haven
• [New] BlackRock Bitcoin growth could outpace the internet, with rising adoption and strong institutional investment in crypto. Coinfomania
• [New] A BRICS digital currency might crowd out private cryptocurrencies if it's backed by state guarantees. Interactive Crypto
• [New] U.S. President Donald Trump could begin actively buying Bitcoin for a planned U.S. strategic reserve in 2026. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Bitwise provided a bonus prediction, stating that the correlation between Bitcoin and US stocks will decrease, while AI has been named as the next trading infrastructure, with crypto-native AI projects potentially emerging as independent markets. RootData
• [New] A balanced prediction: expect volatility in the short term, with Bitcoin oscillating between $85,000 and $100,000 through mid-2026, but long-term adoption trends favor growth. Interactive Crypto
• [New] Galaxy was the only firm brave enough to put out a price target, predicting bitcoin will reach $250,000 in 2027, a 180% gain from YE2025 levels. Quantum Economics
• [New] ETF inflows could push Bitcoin toward $250,000 by 2026, as macroeconomic risks in fiat currencies drive demand for scarce digital assets. Ainvest
• [New] Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by the end of 2026 if institutional inflows continue and regulatory clarity improves. Interactive Crypto
• [New] Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high in the first half of 2026. Economic Times
• [New] The firm projects Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in the first half of 2026, driven by macro demand for alternative stores of value and improved regulatory conditions. yellow.com
• [New] Bitcoin will reach $250,000 by the end of 2027. DL News

Last updated: 18 January 2026