Price Prediction

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse forecasts Bitcoin will climb to $180,000 by the end of 2026. While the prediction is optimistic, market analysts warn of potential vulnerability, citing strong buying pressure and stalling economic indicators.

Google’s Gemini AI predicts XRP will recover its November losses by the end of December 2025, driven by significant institutional inflows into new spot ETFs and supportive macroeconomic factors like a potential Fed rate cut.

ChatGPT has outlined three potential price scenarios for XRP by the end of December, ranging from a conservative $1.80-$2.60 to a bullish $5-$12. The AI bases its predictions on market conditions, regulatory clarity, and institutional adoption.

Despite a recent price recovery, a technical analyst warns that Bitcoin may be setting a bull trap. A head-and-shoulders pattern suggests a potential drop to the $40,000-$48,000 range, urging caution against FOMO-driven longs.

Tom Lee, known for his Bitcoin optimism, has softened his $250,000 year-end target, now focusing on a potential return to $125,000. He still expects Bitcoin to exceed $100,000 by year-end amid recent market volatility.

Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio has dropped to near zero, a rare signal last seen in 2019 that has historically preceded major price moves. Analysts are divided on whether this signals a recovery or a trap.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin won’t reach $200,000 until Q3 2029, tempering expectations amid recent price declines and market division.