Bitcoin 2026 price forecast includes possible impact from central bank digital currency rollouts. Analysts warn monetary policy tightening could cap upside, keeping BTC in a $85,000–$105,000 consolidation range. Standard Chartered is the most bullish, suggesting Bitcoin could reach $200,000 in 2025. Citing these predictions, Matt Hougan, CIO of largest crypto index fund manager Bitwise wrote , "Q4 is going to be fun." Smart Portfolio is supported by our partner TipRanks. By connecting my portfolio to TipRanks Smart Portfolio I agree to their Terms of Use . Bitcoin 2026 price forecast models indicate that a strong U.S. dollar reversal could accelerate BTC gains. Forecast algorithms using 90-day volatility bands project a median estimate near $110,000 if crypto market cap surpasses $3 trillion.