2026 starts now

[el kaka22]

I think the lowest level could reach more than 50% of last year's ATH price. If the current price is $90k, then the lowest could be $60k. My highest price speculation could reach above the ATH price of $126k - $150k. Everything could change depending on the circumstances that affect market performance.
The $50k low you mentioned isn't too bad when you look at it, and the high is also in line with what I'm thinking right now.

I wish this to be true, I think there is a good reason why we think that there is a limit to dropping as well. I can see under 60k, even under 50k to a point, but under 40k would be very low. Could it still happen? Obviously, in bitcoin world I learned to never say never, so anything could happen, even under 20k could happen, there is no limit.

I just calculate based on previous falls that the realistic could be just under 50k at worst case, that is what the normal situation tells us. However things can always change, a %80 drop could be %90+ drop and we never know which one will be truth. I just plan based on previous ones but if it drops more then I can easily do DCA as a way to protect myself as much as possible.

[STT]

250k highest and the lowest price is the one already seen.  BTC takes off from here and doesn't come back any lower, quite a possible scenario but cant say I know for sure of course.
   I only type that because it seems nobody could believe that despite a very positive short term outlook looking with reference to the 50 day moving average, last 3 days have been positive since passing that measure.

 Its perfectly on point right now to be positive in your outlook 2026 start, what encourages me further is that really that sentiment take is seemingly absent which makes it more probable to be valid imo.  So theres my wild guess presuming a perfect takeoff.

[7juju]

I doubt that Bitcoin would fall to $50k, if anything, it might end at $60-70k. We've seen so much of $80k and above so I feel the amount I mentioned is the lowest we might see if fall this year. Let's not forget that Bitcoin, despite it's volatility rate is getting more interesting and new investors wouldn't want to miss out on the action so let's say for it's highest, it could get up to $200k.

You know I stopped doubting that bitcoin wouldn't fall to any price after COVID -19. That experience made me to understand that bitcoin can fall to any price. People might not naturally want to sell their bitcoin but something might just happen that will throw the world into panic and before you know it bitcoin will take a hit. That aside, if truly that this is the year that the bears, hitting $50k is achievable from the current price. Remember bitcoin is below $100k and not above it. For people who have witnessed how hard  bears hits and how long the bear seasons used to be, they will understand that $50k is not much of a big deal to touch in the heat of the bear season.

[danherbias07]

After the year ended, it was at $87k-ish, and it's now at $92k-ish. For this year, I highly doubt it can go below $70k. I believe we are done with that, and it should not go back there unless a big world economic problem comes. But, it will also not go too far as $150k. No, not yet. It's too high, and it's already having a difficult time going back to its past ATH, so I am guessing the $120k will be its roof, and it will just play there until next year comes.
I don't believe it will go too wild like what happened before the ETF.

[laijsica]

What is the market if not for speculation? Let’s start the first day of the year with some bold predictions. What’s the lowest prediction for bitcoin in 2026 as well as your highest? I might say $50k lowest and $150k for highest. What do we think?

Bitcoin price is trending upwards at the beginning of the year but it may not last for long. There is a possibility of another significant drop in price. But I am not sure if it will be this month. As you have guessed, the $50k is the lowest price but I don't think the price will fall below $80k.

Although the maximum price pressure is very high, we will probably have to wait a few more months to reach it. My personal guess is that Bitcoin price will exceed ATH several more times this year and the maximum price is likely to be $165k.

You can give any boundary in terms of speculation but based on the structure and demand of Bitcoin the price of this digital asset should exceed $250k-$300k this year.

[Omj1014]

The best part of Bitcoin is that no matter the shift in price there is all ways a way to gain from it.
Never the less I don't think Bitcoin price will go lower than $75k this year but it willing get up to $180k this year is good year.

[Marvelockg]

What is the market if not for speculation? Let’s start the first day of the year with some bold predictions. What’s the lowest prediction for bitcoin in 2026 as well as your highest? I might say $50k lowest and $150k for highest. What do we think?

For this kind of discussion, I'm thrown between two opinion and it's the fact that there's what I expect should happen and another is what looks like what's likely to happen and even though both of them are still speculations, I will go with what's likely going to happen based on available data and the fact that bitcoin has been relatively rigid for a while now.

In this year 2026, I'm speculating $60k as the least value bitcoin will drop to buy chances are high we might never go below $70k. And as for the bull, I'm looking at $250k before the end of the year. We talked about $250k last year but couldn't see it but I'm very positive that we will touch it before the year comes to and end .

[fuguebtc]

In this year 2026, I'm speculating $60k as the least value bitcoin will drop to buy chances are high we might never go below $70k. And as for the bull, I'm looking at $250k before the end of the year. We talked about $250k last year but couldn't see it but I'm very positive that we will touch it before the year comes to and end .

I know that it's all just speculation and we can make any predictions we want. But honestly, don't you think a $250k goal is too high and unrealistic?
Our target for 2025 is for Bitcoin to reach $150k, and that's why many people missed out on taking profits, as they believed it would definitely reach that target. But even that goal hasn't been achieved, so how can we even think about reaching $250k this year?

Even if the 4 ear cycle is broken and the uptrend continues this year, I don't think Bitcoin will reach $180k, let alone higher targets.

[Stablexcoin]

I know that it's all just speculation and we can make any predictions we want. But honestly, don't you think a $250k goal is too high and unrealistic?
Our target for 2025 is for Bitcoin to reach $150k, and that's why many people missed out on taking profits, as they believed it would definitely reach that target. But even that goal hasn't been achieved, so how can we even think about reaching $250k this year?

I also stand to doubt that $250K is achievable in 2026, 150K is a lot more realistic than $250K, the reach for $250K is something for another cycle. We are supposed to be heading towards market dips, if eventually the market is to make an all time high, it won't get past $150K heading to $250K.

My lowest prediction for Bitcoin in 2026 is about $50K or within that range, of $60k, and if it drops so heavily, $40K, which i don't think Bitcoin will drop so much.

[Frankolala]

What is the market if not for speculation? Let’s start the first day of the year with some bold predictions. What’s the lowest prediction for bitcoin in 2026 as well as your highest? I might say $50k lowest and $150k for highest. What do we think?

Are you still expecting bitcoin price to soar higher and create a new ATH. I doubt it will happen because 2026 is a bearish year for bitcoin. Therefore, I expect the price of bitcoin to dip below $50k because we might experience the bottom line of the bear market this year. This year is the time to continue buying to fill up your bag.

[Bitcoin_people]

What is the market if not for speculation? Let’s start the first day of the year with some bold predictions. What’s the lowest prediction for bitcoin in 2026 as well as your highest? I might say $50k lowest and $150k for highest. What do we think?

Many have already made various predictions for 2026. I think the price of Bitcoin in 2026 is likely to increase for some time. However, the market is likely to go down later. I think that if it reaches its highest high, Bitcoin is likely to touch $120k in 2026. And the lowest range may be in the $60k in 2026, and if there is a further decline, it is likely to fall to $50k. However, I think that the price of Bitcoin will not rise as fast in 2026 as it did in 2025 and there is less chance of a new ATH being formed. There is no possibility of an ATH being formed in 2026, but there is a high chance of a Bitcoin market falling, which we can guess if we follow the past charts.

[Majestic-milf]

A single trade war initiated by Trump was enough to cause Bitcoin to drop by more than 30%, from $109k to $74k in March. Or, in just the last two months of 2025, BTC dropped significantly despite the absence of any notable news. Imagine, what would happen to the market and what would happen to Bitcoin if war or an economic recession occurred?

I would not be surprised if Bitcoin dropped below $50k, but I would be very surprised if it reached $200k this year because my prediction is a bear market  

Lolz, that period really shook the market no doubt and I know I'm more of an optimist than a realist so it's kind of weird to view Bitcoin dropping to an amount like $50k. Yesterday we saw Bitcoin rising and even climbed to $93k, so maybe that bear period we were expecting might delay a bit?

[AprilioMP]

What is the market if not for speculation? Let’s start the first day of the year with some bold predictions. What’s the lowest prediction for bitcoin in 2026 as well as your highest? I might say $50k lowest and $150k for highest. What do we think?

$150k is a price speculation that is still close to $126k as the ATH price that has been achieved. If you want to make a bold price prediction, go ahead, but when giving a prediction, it would be great if it makes sense. A prediction that makes sense is one that is based on data and facts, not just rhetoric.
$150k is what I predict will happen in 2026 as the highest price. $150k is a delayed price that should have happened when Bitcoin hit $126k.
Historically, 2026 is not a good year for price movements for those with high expectations. I think I'm wrong about this.

[BALIK]

What is the market if not for speculation? Let’s start the first day of the year with some bold predictions. What’s the lowest prediction for bitcoin in 2026 as well as your highest? I might say $50k lowest and $150k for highest. What do we think?

Are you still expecting bitcoin price to soar higher and create a new ATH. I doubt it will happen because 2026 is a bearish year for bitcoin. Therefore, I expect the price of bitcoin to dip below $50k because we might experience the bottom line of the bear market this year. This year is the time to continue buying to fill up your bag.

Although I also believe that 2026 will be a bearish year because I still believe in market cycles. However, we can still be wrong, the opposite is also possible.

Therefore, we should have a plan for both scenarios. Don't bet on just one scenario because nothing is certain. The market is unpredictable, and as investor, we need to be prepared for all possible scenarios

By the way, this is not just a prediction, I even expect Bitcoin to drop below $50k, and that would be a great opportunity for those who know how to seize it.

[Majestic-milf]

I doubt that Bitcoin would fall to $50k, if anything, it might end at $60-70k. We've seen so much of $80k and above so I feel the amount I mentioned is the lowest we might see if fall this year. Let's not forget that Bitcoin, despite it's volatility rate is getting more interesting and new investors wouldn't want to miss out on the action so let's say for it's highest, it could get up to $200k.

You know I stopped doubting that bitcoin wouldn't fall to any price after COVID -19. That experience made me to understand that bitcoin can fall to any price. People might not naturally want to sell their bitcoin but something might just happen that will throw the world into panic and before you know it bitcoin will take a hit. That aside, if truly that this is the year that the bears, hitting $50k is achievable from the current price. Remember bitcoin is below $100k and not above it. For people who have witnessed how hard  bears hits and how long the bear seasons used to be, they will understand that $50k is not much of a big deal to touch in the heat of the bear season.

You have a point here. The good thing with Bitcoin is that the ability to drop to very maddening lows was made very clear. Bitcoin is very volatile so when it drops it shouldn't come as a surprise but if I'm being frank, it would really be bad if we see prove go to as low $50k in this period. It would really cause a mass drop in confidence, especially from those who are weak hands.

[allthebitandbobs]

After the year ended, it was at $87k-ish, and it's now at $92k-ish. For this year, I highly doubt it can go below $70k. I believe we are done with that, and it should not go back there unless a big world economic problem comes. But, it will also not go too far as $150k. No, not yet. It's too high, and it's already having a difficult time going back to its past ATH, so I am guessing the $120k will be its roof, and it will just play there until next year comes.
I don't believe it will go too wild like what happened before the ETF.

I'm very positive that we will see a new ATH this year, sooner or later. I'd even go as far as saying that the price might touch $150k at some point this year. After that it might correct itself as always and linger around $120-$130k mark.

Was chatting with some friends on telegram and everyone feels 2026 will be a great year for Bitcoin and in fact crypto in general. US too has a government and president that is pro crypto so that should also boost things.

Don't be surprised if the $200k mark is breached in 2026, I said it first here.

[fredericktaylor]

There is no possible to say for confirm when the price of Bitcoin will increase or decrease, but based on our own research as well as the information of big researchers, some approximate predictions can be made. From that perspective, if the price of Bitcoin decreases by 2026, it may fall to $80k. The price of Bitcoin has started increasing since the beginning of the year. I hope that the price of Bitcoin will increase this year and reach $200k. Even if prices don't increase at the beginning or middle of the year, I expect prices to increase at the end of the year.

[jostorres]

The good thing with Bitcoin is that the ability to drop to very maddening lows was made very clear. Bitcoin is very volatile so when it drops it shouldn't come as a surprise but if I'm being frank, it would really be bad if we see prove go to as low $50k in this period. It would really cause a mass drop in confidence, especially from those who are weak hands.

Crypto are volatile in general but frankly speaking, Bitcoin isn't as volatile as it used to be 5 years ago. Like the price barely moves such these days although there are some ups and downs. Like 5 years ago you would sleep in fear what might happen tomorrow morning lol, at least now there is no such fear. That's because the total market cap is massive and takes billions to just move it let alone dumping the market.

I am not sure what to make of BTC and other coins in 2026 because every time I have predicted something, it goes exact opposite lol. Holding some coins nonetheless and hope it does well eventually.

[Powerjumboo]

What is the market if not for speculation? Let’s start the first day of the year with some bold predictions. What’s the lowest prediction for bitcoin in 2026 as well as your highest? I might say $50k lowest and $150k for highest. What do we think?

For 2026, the maximum is $150000 to $170000. I also estimate that if this position is reached and the market reaches the maximum, then this price is possible. If the market dumps the maximum of 2026 and a major recession begins, then Bitcoin has the possibility of reaching $ 50000, but I think it is in the 3rd and 4th quarter. But since everyone has the right to predict and even if it is based on assumptions, I also made this bold prediction based on assumptions.

[Jegileman]

What is the market if not for speculation? Let’s start the first day of the year with some bold predictions. What’s the lowest prediction for bitcoin in 2026 as well as your highest? I might say $50k lowest and $150k for highest. What do we think?

Bitcoin making it to $150K will simply mean that the bull run is still very active and we will get to see the market cross back and go above $100K. The market has been consolidating for a while now, not until yesterday we saw it broke above $90K and went as far as $94K. I won’t say there is a shift in the trend of the market yet, everything seems to still be moving steadily and that break out is not looking so real to shift a trend yet. For my prediction of the market, I won’t be looking up to predict the highest for the year as the market doesn’t look to break above $100K, but the low may go as low as $65-$70K.