Crypto market sentiment metrics are showing sustained optimism, leading several strategists to set bitcoin price forecast 2026 targets above $100,000, anticipating increased adoption in emerging markets with weaker local fiat currencies. Read original story Bitcoin Tops $120,000 Amid US Government Shutdown, Echoing Hoskinson’s Forecast by Shigeki Mori at beincrypto.com All of which is to say -- if you've been disappointed by Bitcoin's lackluster performance in August and September, that's simply following the historical pattern, and there may not be any real need for concern. Historically, Bitcoin has always turned in a middling to awful performance in August and September. Think of it as a veteran baseball slugger who always goes into a slump in September, before breaking out the late-season heroics when it matters the most. The bitcoin price forecast 2026 remains bullish according to leading market analysts, with projections ranging between $95,000 and $120,000, driven by institutional adoption and shrinking supply from continued halving cycles. Many traders note that volatility may persist despite the upward trend.