Bitcoin Ends 2025 Down 6%, Analysts Predict 2026 Rebound to $143,000
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 31 2025- Market Confidence Shaken: Bitcoin is trading at approximately $88,242 at the end of 2025, reflecting a 6% drop from the beginning of the year and 30% below its all-time high, indicating that investor confidence has been eroded due to the liquidation of highly leveraged positions.
- ETF Inflow Potential: Analysts predict that approximately $15 billion could flow into cryptocurrency ETFs in 2026, which may drive Bitcoin prices higher, with Citi's base scenario targeting $143,000 and an optimistic scenario projecting $189,000.
- Regulatory Environment Improvement: A market structure law for the crypto market is expected to be passed in the US in 2026, creating a favorable regulatory environment that could promote growth in crypto assets not only in the US but globally.
- Enterprise Value Indicator: Strategy must maintain its “enterprise value/Bitcoin assets” ratio above 1, with JPMorgan analysts noting that if this ratio is upheld without selling Bitcoin, market confidence in Bitcoin could strengthen.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
