Some fund managers believe the "bitcoin 2030 price forecast" could range $150,000–$240,000, depending on macroeconomic conditions and regulatory clarity in G20 nations. Futures open interest has risen 18% year-on-year, signaling sustained investor engagement. Alan Howard's Brevan Howard added 15.9 million shares, making it the hedge fund's largest position. That position is hedged with some put options. John Hawkins, senior lecturer at the University of Canberra and resident crypto skeptic, gives one of the lowest predictions at $80,000 and says BTC is being propped up by the current administration. “BTC, and crypto in general, is being propped up by the Trump administration, ironically given its initial promotion as an alternative to government-backed currencies and support from libertarians,” he said. “But it still lacks any fundamental value, and after 16 years, it has still failed to meet its initial aspiration to be a common means of payment. It remains a speculative bubble.” The "bitcoin 2030 price forecast" across scenario-based stress tests ranges $170,000–$240,000, with inflationary pressure acting as a positive catalyst for long-term holders.
