Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin to Reach $100,000 by 2026 Despite Recent Market Crash
172-year-old bank makes 2026 Bitcoin prediction amid market crash

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Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick remains optimistic about Bitcoin's future, predicting it will hit $100,000 by the end of 2026. This comes after a 15% price drop this month, triggered by MicroStrategy's sale of Bitcoin, which has led to significant market volatility.
- 01Bitcoin's price dropped 15% this month following MicroStrategy's announcement of selling 32 BTC.
- 02Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick predicts Bitcoin will reach $100,000 by the end of 2026.
- 03Kendrick likened the current market situation to 2022 when MicroStrategy sold Bitcoin but later repurchased it.
- 04He noted that Bitcoin could face more selling pressure if it drops below $60,000.
- 05This year, Bitcoin has declined 27%, while the S&P 500 index has increased 10%.
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The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen by 15% this month, primarily due to MicroStrategy's announcement that it sold 32 BTC. This news has caused significant turmoil in the cryptocurrency market. Despite this downturn, Geoffrey Kendrick, Standard Chartered's global head of digital assets research, has reiterated his bullish outlook on Bitcoin, forecasting it will reach $100,000 by the end of 2026. Kendrick described the current week as 'painful' for crypto investors but anticipates that MicroStrategy will eventually buy back Bitcoin aggressively, similar to its actions in 2022 after selling its holdings. He also warned that if Bitcoin's price drops below $60,000, it could face further selling pressure. Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $63,517, having underperformed compared to the S&P 500 index, which has gained 10% this year. Kendrick's optimistic prediction emphasizes the potential for Bitcoin to recover and thrive in the long term.
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