Bitcoin Price Will Jump to $143,000 Next Year, Says Citi Bank

Citi analysts project the Bitcoin price could climb to $143,000 over the next 12 months, citing continued adoption through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a potentially more accommodating U.S. regulatory environment as key drivers. Their base-case target is $143,000, with a bullish scenario reaching above $189,000 and a bearish scenario falling to $78,500 if macroeconomic conditions worsen. The forecast assumes $15 billion in ETF flows will boost token prices. Citi also noted that regulatory clarity, such as the Senate negotiating the Clarity Act, could encourage broader institutional participation. Meanwhile, the current market shows Bitcoin trading near $88,000, stuck in consolidation with resistance near $90,000, complicated by recent ETF outflows and mixed macroeconomic signals.

(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)