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Will Bitcoin still surge in 2026? The latest institutional forecasts are out, and the tone has changed. Once upon a time, during each halving cycle, the market was filled with fervent calls of “rising to 300,000, 500,000 USD” and more. But now, analysts are quietly lowering their expectations—the bullish narrative for Bitcoin is moving toward “rationalization.” 1. Institutions collectively “downgrade” expectations, halving forecasts Recently, Standard Chartered updated its prediction, slashing the 2026 Bitcoin target price from $300,000 to $150,000. The reason is quite practical: institutional funds entering via ETFs are far less than previously expected. Coincidentally, Bernstein also gave a similar outlook: $150,000 by the end of 2026, possibly reaching $200,000 by the end of 2027. They also pointed out that Bitcoin may be gradually moving away from the past “four-year cycle of intense volatility,” toward a more resilient long-term trajectory—which perhaps signifies that Bitcoin’s narrative as “digital gold” has taken another step forward. 2. Market divergence remains, but the hype is fading Of course, there are still differing opinions: optimistic ones like Fundstrat see a bullish target of $200,000–$250,000; conservative forecasts focus on the $110,000–$135,000 range. Despite the clear gap, a common point is that most analyses are based on actual factors such as capital flows and ETF data, rather than purely emotional speculation. 3. Behind rationality, risks still exist In a “rationalized” environment, technical risks have not disappeared. Some analysts warn that if historical trends repeat, Bitcoin could still experience deep retracements, even dropping to the $40,000–$70,000 range, with volatility remaining normal. However, the current market structure is different from before. Funds through regulated channels like ETFs may provide some buffer during declines—but this does not mean risks can be ignored. 4. The market is maturing, and how should you view it? Institutional forecasts shifting from “exaggeration” to “pragmatism” may signal that the market is entering a more mature phase. When emotions fade, fundamentals and technicals will dominate, allowing Bitcoin to truly move toward broader asset recognition. The 2026 rally has yet to arrive. Maintaining rationality amid volatility and staying cautious amid optimism might be the attitude every participant should adopt. Do you believe in Bitcoin in 2026? What do you think is a rational price range in USD? Feel free to share your views in the comments!

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