Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has made an extremely bullish price prediction for Bitcoin (BTC-USD), publicly stating he expects the cryptocurrency to soar to $180,000 by the end of 2026. Garlinghouse delivered the call during a panel discussion at Binance Blockchain Week, signaling strong optimism about Bitcoin’s long-term price prospects.
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This prediction comes as Bitcoin is currently trading near $93,000, having reached a record high of over $126,000 two months ago. The forecast positions Garlinghouse as one of the most bullish leaders in the crypto space.
$180,000 BTC Target Outpaces Other Leaders
Garlinghouse shared the stage with other prominent crypto leaders, whose own predictions, while bullish, were more conservative than the $180,000 target.
Solana (SOL-USD) Foundation President Lily Liu said she expects Bitcoin prices to exceed $100,000. Meanwhile, Binance CEO Richard Teng did not offer a specific price target but stressed that he focuses on long-term growth rather than short-term volatility, stating he expects prices to be higher than they are currently.
Garlinghouse’s target of $180,000 by the end of 2026 represents a massive gain from current levels and suggests he anticipates a significant new bull run over the next two years.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is sitting at $92,854.69.
