Bitcoin Bound for $175,000: Fundstrat Exec Forecasts Unprecedented Climb

Bitcoin Bound for $175,000: Fundstrat Exec Forecasts Unprecedented Climb

Farrell’s Forecast: Bitcoin to Breach $175,000

Sean Farrell, the lead for digital asset strategy at Fundstrat, has predicted that bitcoin (BTC) could achieve a valuation of $175,000 within the year. He shared this insight during an interview with Zack Guzman of Coinage.

“I do think that bitcoin gets to $175,000 this year, and the way we’re thinking about this is I think flows are going to be solid, probably not going to rival what we’ve seen last year. This model, it models out inflows from the Bitcoin network based on realized cap, and we apply a multiple to that which assesses how much speculative fervor is embedded in the market,” Farrell explained.

Farrell further noted:

“That gets us to our bitcoin market cap, and this year I think we see flows a little more subdued—not low but just growing at a less fast pace. I do think there is going to be a blow-off top at some point this year.”

Market Stimuli and Other Projections

Farrell highlighted several factors that could drive bitcoin’s growth, including potential regulatory moves by the incoming Trump administration. Earlier this week, Fundstrat’s co-founder Tom Lee asserted on CNBC that bitcoin is poised to be one of the year’s top-performing assets. Lee projected BTC’s price could even reach $250,000.

Fundstrat’s optimistic outlook aligns with the sentiment of many analysts and fund managers, who foresee a significant appreciation in bitcoin’s value throughout 2025. Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, shared via X a list of approximately 20 forecasts from notable figures such as Mark Yusko, Robert Kiyosaki, and Peter Brandt, alongside organizations like CoinShares and VanEck. These predictions range from $150,000 to as high as $1 million per bitcoin, illustrating a broad consensus on the potential for substantial growth.

Bitcoin’s Role in the Future of Finance

The collective optimism from industry leaders underscores the increasing confidence in bitcoin’s ability to redefine peer-to-peer transfers and wealth storage in the digital era. As the year unfolds, the cryptocurrency market’s response to these bold projections will likely shape ongoing discussions about the role of digital assets in the global financial system.