Bitcoin price forecast 2026

Benchmark Equity Research has reaffirmed its “Buy” rating on Metaplanet, citing the Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm’s continued crypto accumulation despite recent stock price weakness. In a research note last week, analyst Mark Palmer set a price target of 2,400 Japanese yen for Metaplanet by the end of 2026. Recently, the Bitcoin price once again surged past the significant $120,000 threshold, a level that has acted as a major resistance barrier over the past months. However, a sustained weekly close above this mark could set the stage for Bitcoin to reach new heights. Mining difficulty and hash rate continually rising indicate stronger network security, often a precursor to bullish phases, prompting a bitcoin price forecast 2026 midpoint estimate near $108,