Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Expected to Reach All-Time High in 2026

Key Insights

• Bitcoin price has numerous bullish catalysts, including its technicals.
• Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows have soared by over $1 billion this year.
• The Federal Reserve is expected to continue cutting interest rates.

Bitcoin price rebounded to its highest level since November 14, even after the Senate Banking Committee paused the Market Structure Bill to give way for negotiations after Coinbase withdrew its support. BTC rose to $97,685, up by 20% above its lowest level in November. This article examines some of the key reasons why BTC is expected to surge to an all-time high this year.

Technical analysis suggests that the Bitcoin price has more upside to go in the coming months. The weekly timeframe chart shows that the coin has been in a strong uptrend after bottoming at $15,370 in December 2022.

This rally has not been on a straight line. Rather, the coin has suffered several pullbacks, including in April last year when Donald Trump launched his reciprocal tariffs.

A closer look shows that the coin has always remained above the ascending trendline that connects the lowest swings in January and August 2024, and November last year. This trendline has provided it with substantial support, with buyers always stepping in whenever it dropped to that level.

Additionally, the coin has consistently remained above the 100-week Exponential Moving Average (EMA). It has always rebounded whenever it dropped to that dynamic support level.

Bitcoin is attempting to move above the Major S&R Pivot Point of the Murrey Math Lines tool, which is a bullish sign. Therefore, the coin will likely continue rising as bulls initially target the psychological level at $100,000. A move above that point will attract more investors as the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) spreads.

The coin will then jump to the all-time high of $126,300, followed by the Ultimate Resistance level of $150,000. However, a drop below the ascending trendline will invalidate the bullish outlook.

Meanwhile, there are signs that American retail and institutional investors are starting to buy Bitcoin ETFs after the recent shakeout.

Data compiled by SoSoValue shows that these ETFs added assets worth $843 million on Wednesday, the biggest daily increase in months. This increase was driven by BlackRock’s IBIT, which added $648 million in assets. Fidelity’s BTC added $125 million, while Ark’s ARKB added assets worth over $25 million.

These funds have received over $1.5 billion in inflows this month, exceeding the December outflows of $1.02 billion. Therefore, the funds will likely continue to accumulate assets over time, leading to greater demand.

Monetary policy will be supportive of the Bitcoin price this year. Odds are the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates this year, now that US inflation is falling and the labor market is struggling.

Data released this week showed that the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped from 2.7% in November to 2.6% in December last year. Another report released last week showed that the unemployment rate retreated to 4.4%.

Therefore, while the Federal Reserve has hinted that it will deliver one rate cut, most traders anticipate three rate cuts this year. As the chart below shows, a Polymarket poll finds that most traders anticipate three cuts.

Bitcoin price will likely continue rising because of the potential for more friendly regulations from the United States.

One of the key pieces of legislation will be the CLARITY Act, which has now stalled in Congress because of Coinbase’s opposition. Still, there are chances that the bill will eventually pass later this year. The bill will come after Congress passed the GENIUS Act last year.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump has proposed allowing retirement accounts to invest in cryptocurrencies. Such a move will lead to greater demand at a time when supply on exchanges is falling.

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