Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Could Reach $126,000 and Hit a New All-Time High by Year-End
Standard Chartered has revised its year-end Bitcoin price target upward, suggesting it could reach a new all-time high of $126,000. The bank's head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick, noted that the current rally is driven by short liquidations and a recovery in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows. He stated that low open interest leaves room for new investors, reducing the risk of a sharp sell-off from an overheated market.
This marks a shift from the bank's earlier, more conservative forecast. In February, Standard Chartered lowered its 2024 Bitcoin target from $150,000 to $100,000, anticipating a deep correction first. However, Bitcoin's steady climb has prompted Kendrick to consider the possibility that his initial $100,000 target may be too low.
Other analysts are also signaling a potential market bottom. Swan Bitcoin's Cory Klippsten expects a bottom to form in October, while 10x Research's Markus Thielen suggests closing August above $63,000 could confirm the end of the bear market. Bitcoin recently rose above $79,000, gaining 25% in a week.
The analysis cautions that macroeconomic factors remain crucial. Past rallies have been vulnerable to inflation data and Federal Reserve rate decisions, with sharp pullbacks following positive news cycles. The sustainability of any surge toward $126,000 will depend on upcoming CPI reports and monetary policy.
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