My 2026 price prediction for BTC is $174k.

Everyone is scared to make predictions after last year's misses. Still, analysts and institutions generally agree BTC ends 2026 higher: $150k is the "safe" bet.

That's a 59% pump.

But I like the $174k number. It's simple, really:

As digital gold, BTC has to catch up. OG whales and 4-year cycloooors already sold.

The overhang is (soon to be) gone. I expect a quick catch-up trade to 10% of Gold's market cap.

Since I believe Gold hits $5k on rate cuts, BTC at 10% of that MC is exactly $174k.

Doesn't seem too euphoric.