Invest now and Expect positive returns this year, is it a red flag?

[YOSHIE]

There are lots of suggestions pointing to the possibility of bitcoin getting to $250k by the end of the year, how realistic is that speculation?

Speaking of investment, of course we can do it anytime while there is a will and opportunity or capital support to invest, as far as I know the investment nature in the long run as has been done by those who are successful in the crypto market.

And when talking about speculation, of course many speculations have different understanding, of course all of that to Bali in each, but I personally for the price of $ 250k seems impossible It will happen this year or at the end of the year, there is something real support and a definite reason to reach the price of $ 250K, even so we hope Bitcoin will be the best of all time.

[TheUltraElite]

Keep it realistic of 150k USD and not 250k USD. At present we are having problems crossing the 120k USD level and thus keep the expectations lower and slower. Of course we might touch 250k USD in some future but its a long way to go now, every 10k change in price will need to consolidate first before moving forward.

Investing now, tricky because price is already quite high. Anything around 110k USD is buying point and anything above 120k USD is a selling point. Good returns might be possible towards the end of the year, but a crash back to 90k is also possible during the upcoming holiday season.

[Swordsoffreedom]

$250k price tag of Bitcoin this year is all speculation(it's not certain). Don't put all thought and hope on that, Bitcoin will reach that price this year($250k). Sell your Bitcoin at a reasonable high price of $150k- $180k, to buy back when the market begins to experience a bearish market because hopefully by next year Bitcoin will experience a decline in price

Each person should set their own goals and those goals should be based on their own analysis or expectations. Because while a target of $150k before the bull run ends sounds very realistic, at the end of the day, no one can guarantee or be certain that bitcoin will reach this target before the bear run comes. All are just predictions, and may or may not be correct.

If OP has vision and wants to invest long term, he can buy bitcoin now and combine it with DCA strategy. But if he just wants to speculate and get rich quick, I don't think buying bitcoin at this point is a wise decision. He will face more risks than opportunities for profit.

[Pandu Geddon]

If bitcoin can get to $250k by December, then buying now in view of getting returns by the end of the year isn't a bad investment plan. Is such a plan a good one or a red flag?

Although Bitcoin is a valuable asset, when opinions like that arise, there is a concern that it could create a bad situation for novice investors who might get caught up in the news. People might sell their real assets to buy Bitcoin at the current price, believing that Bitcoin will reach $250k this year. If it doesn't happen, who will be blamed? Or is there anyone who will take responsibility?
If you don't have confidence, never rely on others' opinions. Personally, I believe Bitcoin will reach $250k, but not this year.

[Ishicryptic]

If bitcoin can get to $250k by December, then buying now in view of getting returns by the end of the year isn't a bad investment plan. Is such a plan a good one or a red flag?

Nobody can accurately answer that question because Bitcoin is volatile and the market can swing to anyhow the demand and supply tetermines so if you are not in a hurry to take profit it is better to keep holding onto your stash. With the way the market is now I don't confidently think that we can see Bitcoin at $250k this year but ofcourse I'm just speculating based on my own sentiment. What is important to know is that if Bitcoin doesn't hit $250k ATH this year or in this season it will surely happen sometime in the future because it has the potentials.

[Pandorak]

The good news that has been happening lately has indeed had a positive impact on the market, the price has increased significantly, even $ETH has reached its latest high price (NEW ATH), this is very good news for its holders, including myself who keep a few tens of percent in the form of Ethereum because i am working on a retroactive project, this is very exciting, besides getting an allocation from the project, i can also benefit from the price increase.

There are lots of suggestions pointing to the possibility of bitcoin getting to $250k by the end of the year, how realistic is that speculation?

The $250k price you said, i personally dare to say it will be difficult to realise in this cycle. However, in the next cycle it will be possible. I also believe that we are already at the end of the bull market, we have a few months left before the bear market comes.

[yudi09]

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If bitcoin can get to $250k by December, then buying now in view of getting returns by the end of the year isn't a bad investment plan. Is such a plan a good one or a red flag?

Planning investments with the expectation of short-term profits usually involves risks that may be psychologically unacceptable if the expected returns are too high.
There is nothing wrong with the initial goal of seeking profits from selected investment assets. It is better if people can act wisely on what they have planned with the results they will receive within a certain period of time.

Bitcoin can rise and fall at any time. In my opinion, one must be prepared for that reality. If one is solely hoping that Bitcoin will reach $250,000 by December 2025, I fear that if that does not happen, one might be disappointed because the returns from Bitcoin's price appreciation are better suited for long-term expectations.

[Marvell1]

The year is almost in it last quarter with few months to go but for bitcoin, investing now is not too late.

There are lots of suggestions pointing to the possibility of bitcoin getting to $250k by the end of the year, how realistic is that speculation?

If bitcoin can get to $250k by December, then buying now in view of getting returns by the end of the year isn't a bad investment plan. Is such a plan a good one or a red flag?

$250k or even $350k was the target for many, as bitcoin quickly surpassed $100k by the end of 2024. But those predictions and expectations quickly dissipated and were downgraded when bitcoin did not perform really well and meet people's expectations. Most have lowered their expectations to $150k, and many are skeptical about even that target, let alone bitcoin hitting $250k before the end of the year.

If you decide to invest in bitcoin right now just because you believe it will hit $250k and give you a return of over 140%. Let me be blunt, this is a pretty bad investment plan, when you just want to get rich quick and invest based on other people's predictions without doing your own research.

[Awaklara]

If bitcoin can get to $250k by December, then buying now in view of getting returns by the end of the year isn't a bad investment plan. Is such a plan a good one or a red flag?

Anything could happen, but I would never advise someone to invest with that approach. Unless you are someone who really knows and understands how to profit from Bitcoin investments, you might think like that and do it. Of course, with the risks you take on yourself.
Creating that mindset will foster an understanding among new investors that Bitcoin is an asset that can generate profits in a short time. It might happen, but there are other possibilities that may not be known.

[EluguHcman]

$250k price tag of Bitcoin this year is all speculation(it's not certain). Don't put all thought and hope on that, Bitcoin will reach that price this year($250k). Sell your Bitcoin at a reasonable high price of $150k- $180k, to buy back when the market begins to experience a bearish market because hopefully by next year Bitcoin will experience a decline in price

We have just few months to go and that is literally a very short while. So with the experiences we have acquired if really understood the concept of Bitcoin price ranging beyond certainties, don't we think it is even wrong to encourage anyone to invest on Bitcoin that they would be successful in this short while?

For OP, $250K is certain in the forthcoming but uncertainty when it is  going to come. But while being positively optimistic that we are still riding on the bull market, it is okay in the short sighted to anticipate for lesser values like the $150K+ while we expect more on the basis of price increase. But on a twice thought, on what value would it be craving for little profits? Because, investing now regardless of the current price and hope to sell when it is $150 would be very paltry unless we have to maximize our risks of investing with a whole lot of money before we can make significant profits.

On the risk, side, is it worth it with your emotions if in case the price never reach the benchmark of your expectation as a result of short term goal?
Seriously, there should be a rehearsal for newbies before investing on Bitcoin because the more we chases Short term goals is the more state of risk we find ourselves.

[dezoel]

I can't know if it will be 250k by the end of the year or somewhere in 2025. But I can say that it will be higher than this, we are going to see 130k+ that much I am aware. This is mainly because we are showing off great strong bull movements so far, and this has happened before so historically we are aware of what's going on and nothing that complicated at the moment. This is why it should not be that complicated here neither, it could be very easy to decide.

What we are seeing right now is something that happened 4 years ago and 8 years ago, and maybe even 12 years ago (not sure if 2013-2014 one counts) so it's easy to predict the same thing will happen here as well and not going to be shocking to see it repeat again.

[lionheart78]

The year is almost in it last quarter with few months to go but for bitcoin, investing now is not too late.

There are lots of suggestions pointing to the possibility of bitcoin getting to $250k by the end of the year, how realistic is that speculation?

If bitcoin can get to $250k by December, then buying now in view of getting returns by the end of the year isn't a bad investment plan. Is such a plan a good one or a red flag?

Bitcoin is known for its long-term effectiveness in terms of investment.  People who seek short-term investment with Bitcoin often burn themselves.  So I suggest people who aim short-term profit with Bitcoin investment to think multiple times.

For me, the $250k price for BTC is somehow too steep to achieve. I am not saying it is impossible but it is leaning to it since the timeframe is too short and Bitcoin market is moving towards the bear market transition.

Why not take a step back, think, and consider a plan for a long term investment with Bitcoin.  I believe it is much safe that way.

[logfiles]

If bitcoin can get to $250k by December, then buying now in view of getting returns by the end of the year isn't a bad investment plan. Is such a plan a good one or a red flag?

Do you know anything about FOMO?
You are probably suffering from that fever and you should be careful. Why do you have to wait until Bitcoin goes past its previous all-time high by two times before you start thinking about buying? Why not when it was still at $30 - 40K unless if you are doing long term DCA.

As a person who has witnessed some few bull runs, I call it a bad plan vs buying in the bear market, but if you trust your gut, go ahead and buy.

[reagansimms]

The $250k price is still just speculation; no one can guarantee Bitcoin will reach that figure by the end of this year. The positive side is optimism and confidence in Bitcoin's ability to reach that figure, so it's worth acting now to accumulate as much Bitcoin as possible before it's reached.
Bitcoin has proven its worth as the most sought-after asset worldwide. Not only retail investors, but institutional investors are also starting to view Bitcoin as a profitable asset for the future. Large countries are also starting to accumulate Bitcoin as part of their national reserves. This phenomenon indicates that Bitcoin could reach $250k or more in the future. Even if Bitcoin doesn't reach that level by the end of this year, sooner or later we will see Bitcoin reach its highest peak.

[GreatArkansas]

If bitcoin can get to $250k by December, then buying now in view of getting returns by the end of the year isn't a bad investment plan. Is such a plan a good one or a red flag?

Do you know anything about FOMO?
You are probably suffering from that fever and you should be careful. Why do you have to wait until Bitcoin goes past its previous all-time high by two times before you start thinking about buying? Why not when it was still at $30 - 40K unless if you are doing long term DCA.

As a person who has witnessed some few bull runs, I call it a bad plan vs buying in the bear market, but if you trust your gut, go ahead and buy.

Agree. For sure, most people who are telling what OP said are already underwater or just making some hype.
There's no wrong in prediction with these kinds of numbers, but in the end, it will be up to you.

Some people including me, I better advise to zoom out the chart and for me, it will never be always late to buy Bitcoin.

[Despairo]

So, an asset that can double the money in just 4 months is still considered "not that bad".

Can I know the average return of investment in general and how fast it should be to double your money in order to be "good"?

It's a big expectation to hope Bitcoin price cross $250K in the end of this year.

[retreat]

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If bitcoin can get to $250k by December, then buying now in view of getting returns by the end of the year isn't a bad investment plan. Is such a plan a good one or a red flag?

If someone expects Bitcoin to reach $250k by December, they need to have solid analysis to support their prediction. If they simply believe without any evidence or reasoning to back it up, they are essentially gambling, hoping Bitcoin will reach that point.

But I think reaching $250k by December is a bit unrealistic. The current Bitcoin price is still around $110k, meaning it would need to more than double in just a few months, which is quite difficult. However, if someone believes Bitcoin can reach $250k by December, that's fine, they may have a different analysis. But it’s important to understand that if someone invests based on such analysis, they need to consider the risks and prepare for the possibility that their prediction might be wrong.

[OgNasty]

There are only 2 times I’ve ever told someone not to invest in Bitcoin. At $20K in 2017 and at $120K in 2025. Let us hope I was wrong this time… I do think we’ll hit $140K, but I’m having my doubts and I don’t think the risk/reward of the market currently warrants new investment at this time. Buying at $20K in 2017 might sound smart now, but they would’ve lost nearly 95% of their investment in just over a year.

[STT]

In 2017 at 20k it was a wild swing, anything past 10k at that point at time was well over the limit of reasonable expectations.  People did enter at that time and do well (fairly briefly), the danger was there but people went ahead anyway but I dont believe we are at a similar level of excess or imbalance right now.
  
I would not place 100k comparatively like 10k was situated then, as if anything going past is going to fail and if the market is to pull back some to 105k like I said above; Im estimating that movement in BTC price action as a positive pullback so coming back to 105k is going to build support & build a step before we are then good to go higher.

2017 had a constriction on trade, the fees to move any BTC were inflated and that's part of what created the instability & ironically it let prices go higher.
  So 2017 was supply constriction, now we have buyers adding BTC to company balance sheets and a company is always leveraged so I do think that can lead to later selling but I dont think so immediately.

   For a long term estimate of value or how far the market has moved, I would use the pre Ukraine war highs.   So it isnt the same number but this year in 2025 we had a low near to that prior long term high.  We were in touching distance, its not precise and it doesn't have to be because of course the Dollar doesn't retain its value and is never the same each year as it was in prior years.

Expecting too much is a red flag but I dont see figures as grossly inflated, to close the year it can be just flat overall.  I would describe the situation as bullish generally and try not to demand or rely on any gains but I think BTC as its moving towards the horizon is higher more probably then repeating or finding new lows in this year.

[Hazink]

There are only 2 times I’ve ever told someone not to invest in Bitcoin. At $20K in 2017 and at $120K in 2025. Let us hope I was wrong this time… I do think we’ll hit $140K, but I’m having my doubts and I don’t think the risk/reward of the market currently warrants new investment at this time. Buying at $20K in 2017 might sound smart now, but they would’ve lost nearly 95% of their investment in just over a year.

And during 2017, which was when Bitcoin reached its ATH, it was not really a good time to invest if the person is not going to hold for long. Judging from the fall after that achievement, it could have been a disaster for the investor. However, if you ask me, I won’t advise anyone not to invest; rather, I will prepare their mind for the risks. Since if they might have bought during that 2017 pump at $20k, after the dump, if they left the coins there until the market started to pump again, they will definitely be on the profit side by now. It’s all about patience.