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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa088.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/22/1-top-cryptocurrency-to-buy-before-it-soars-120-ac/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/22/1-top-cryptocurrency-to-buy-before-it-soars-120-ac/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/02\/22\/1-top-cryptocurrency-to-buy-before-it-soars-120-ac\/","crawl_time":1775368663,"first_indexed_time":1771740071,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,fool!www,\/investing\/2026\/02\/22\/1-top-cryptocurrency-to-buy-before-it-soars-120-ac\/ s443","src_root_hash":"16263700115757751488","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 120%, According to a Top Wall Street Investment Firm | The Motley Fool","meta_descriptions":["After five months of steady selling pressure, Bitcoin could be ready to rebound."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"As many analysts are slashing their 2026 price targets for\nBitcoin\n(\nBTC\n+0.25%\n)\n, one top Wall Street investment firm is not. According to\nBernstein\n, Bitcoin could still hit $150,000 by the end of the year.\nObviously, a lot needs to go right for Bitcoin for that to happen. But the world's top cryptocurrency is capable of soaring in price by 120% this year. Here's why.\n\"The weakest bear case in history\"\nThroughout its history, Bitcoin has experienced a number of boom-and-bust cycles. Typically, three years of boom are followed by one year of bust. Almost like clockwork, the price of Bitcoin collapses by more than 50% every four years. It happened in 2014, 2018, and 2022. And it now looks like it is happening in 2026. That helps to explain why\nmarket sentiment\nis so low on Bitcoin right now.\nBTC\nToday's Change\n(0.25%) $169.61\nCurrent Price\n$67063.00\nBut Bernstein sees it differently. According to the firm, this is the \"weakest bear case in history.\" During previous crypto collapses, there have been insolvencies, bankruptcies, spectacular failures, and blow-ups. None of that has happened in 2026.\nThat's why Bernstein describes the current situation as a \"crisis of confidence,\" and nothing more. And, to a large degree, the numbers bear this out. For example, the\nCrypto Fear & Greed Index\nrecently dipped below 10 (out of a possible 100), indicating wide-scale panic in the market. Once the index moves out of \"extreme fear\" territory (a reading of 20 or higher), Bitcoin could soar in value.\nInstitutional adoption of Bitcoin\nInstitutional adoption of Bitcoin remains on track. Large asset managers and\ninstitutional investors\ncontinue to add Bitcoin to their portfolios. Large Wall Street firms continue to push out new Bitcoin-related products. Net inflows have returned to the\nspot Bitcoin ETFs\n. And Bitcoin treasury companies continue to buy Bitcoin (albeit at a scaled-back rate).\nImage source: Getty Images.\nAll this \nsuggests that the \ncore investment thesis\nfor Bitcoin remains\n valid. Now is no time to give up on Bitcoin, which has been the top-performing asset in the world for much of the past decade. It has routinely delivered triple-digit returns, and the price of Bitcoin has grown exponentially over the past 15 years.\nIs Bitcoin a risk asset or a safe-haven asset?\nIt's also undeniable that Bitcoin has lost some of its luster as \"digital gold.\" Just 12 months ago, hedge fund managers were extolling the virtues of Bitcoin as a potential safe-haven asset. Some even compared it to gold as a long-term store of value.\nBitcoin \/ U.S. dollar chart\nby TradingView\nBut ever since October, the price of\ngold\n-- as measured by the performance of the\niShares Gold Trust\n(\nIAU\n1.94%\n)\n-- has skyrocketed in value, while Bitcoin has nosedived. The two assets are now moving in completely opposite directions, and it's easy to see why money is moving out of Bitcoin and into gold. Even Bernstein acknowledges that Bitcoin is now trading like a \"liquidity-sensitive risk asset.\"\nBut that's what's needed for Bitcoin to break out and deliver truly explosive upside potential. By the halfway point of 2026, I fully expect market sentiment on Bitcoin to shift. As long as Bitcoin can tread water for the next few months, it's capable of doubling in value to hit $150,000 by the end of the year.","attrs_markdown":"[Accessibility Menu](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/02\/22\/1-top-cryptocurrency-to-buy-before-it-soars-120-ac\/)\n\nSearch for a company\n\n[Accessibility](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/02\/22\/1-top-cryptocurrency-to-buy-before-it-soars-120-ac\/)\n\nLog In\n\n[Help](https:\/\/support.fool.com\/)\n\n[![The Motley Fool](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/misc-assets\/logo-tmf-primary-1-magenta-purple-reversed.svg?_w=320)![The Motley Fool](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fmisc-assets%2Ftmf_holdingco_logo_stacked_magenta_royalpurple_rev.png&w=96&op=resize)](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/)\n\n- Our Services\n  [All Services](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/services\/)[Stock Advisor](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/services\/stock-advisor\/)[Epic](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/services\/epic\/)[Epic 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ready to rebound.\n\nBy [Dominic Basulto](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/20546\/) – Feb 22, 2026 at 12:30AM EST\n\n[Follow us](https:\/\/profile.google.com\/cp\/CgkvbS8wNTc4bWs)\n\nShare\n\nSummarize with AI\n\n## Key Points\n- At a price of \\$68,000, Bitcoin is now down 46% from its all-time high in October.\n- While market sentiment on crypto has taken a nosedive, the fundamental investment thesis for Bitcoin remains intact.\n- As long as the pace of institutional adoption remains steady, Bitcoin could double in value this year.\n\nAs many analysts are slashing their 2026 price targets for **Bitcoin** ([BTC](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/crypto\/btc\/) \\+0.25%), one top Wall Street investment firm is not. According to **Bernstein**, Bitcoin could still hit \\$150,000 by the end of the year.\n\nObviously, a lot needs to go right for Bitcoin for that to happen. But the world's top cryptocurrency is capable of soaring in price by 120% this year. Here's why.\n\n## \"The weakest bear case in history\"\nThroughout its history, Bitcoin has experienced a number of boom-and-bust cycles. Typically, three years of boom are followed by one year of bust. Almost like clockwork, the price of Bitcoin collapses by more than 50% every four years. It happened in 2014, 2018, and 2022. And it now looks like it is happening in 2026. That helps to explain why [market sentiment](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/m\/market-sentiment\/) is so low on Bitcoin right now.\n\nCollapse\n\nBTC\n\n## [CRYPTO: BTC](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/crypto\/btc\/)\nBitcoin\n\nToday's Change\n\n(0.25%) \\$169.61\n\nCurrent Price\n\n\\$67063.00\n\nUnable to reach the data service. Please check your connection.\n\nYTD\n\n1w\n\n1m\n\n3m\n\n6m\n\n1y\n\n5y\n\nPrice\n\nVS S\\&P\n\n### Key Data Points\nMarket Cap\n\n\\$1.3T\n\nDay's Range\n\n\\$66894.00 - \\$67470.00\n\n52wk Range\n\n\\$60255.56 - \\$126079.89\n\nVolume\n\n17B\n\nBut Bernstein sees it differently. According to the firm, this is the \"weakest bear case in history.\" During previous crypto collapses, there have been insolvencies, bankruptcies, spectacular failures, and blow-ups. None of that has happened in 2026.\n\nThat's why Bernstein describes the current situation as a \"crisis of confidence,\" and nothing more. And, to a large degree, the numbers bear this out. For example, the [Crypto Fear & Greed Index](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/f\/fear-and-greed-index\/) recently dipped below 10 (out of a possible 100), indicating wide-scale panic in the market. Once the index moves out of \"extreme fear\" territory (a reading of 20 or higher), Bitcoin could soar in value.\n\n## Institutional adoption of Bitcoin\nInstitutional adoption of Bitcoin remains on track. Large asset managers and [institutional investors](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/i\/institutional-investor\/) continue to add Bitcoin to their portfolios. Large Wall Street firms continue to push out new Bitcoin-related products. Net inflows have returned to the [spot Bitcoin ETFs](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/s\/spot-bitcoin-etf\/). And Bitcoin treasury companies continue to buy Bitcoin (albeit at a scaled-back rate).\n\n![Orange Bitcoin symbol on Wall Street.](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F856320%2Fbitcoin-cryptocurrency-on-wall-street.jpg&w=3840&op=resize)\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\n\nAll this suggests that the [core investment thesis](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/i\/investment-thesis\/) for Bitcoin remains valid. Now is no time to give up on Bitcoin, which has been the top-performing asset in the world for much of the past decade. It has routinely delivered triple-digit returns, and the price of Bitcoin has grown exponentially over the past 15 years.\n\n## Is Bitcoin a risk asset or a safe-haven asset?\nIt's also undeniable that Bitcoin has lost some of its luster as \"digital gold.\" Just 12 months ago, hedge fund managers were extolling the virtues of Bitcoin as a potential safe-haven asset. Some even compared it to gold as a long-term store of value.\n\n![](https:\/\/s3.tradingview.com\/snapshots\/1\/1CjnsA27.png)\n\n[Bitcoin \/ U.S. dollar chart](https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/symbols\/BTCUSD\/) by TradingView\n\nBut ever since October, the price of [gold](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/market-sectors\/materials\/gold-stocks\/gold-etfs\/) -- as measured by the performance of the **iShares Gold Trust** ([IAU](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nysemkt\/iau\/) 1\\.94%) -- has skyrocketed in value, while Bitcoin has nosedived. The two assets are now moving in completely opposite directions, and it's easy to see why money is moving out of Bitcoin and into gold. Even Bernstein acknowledges that Bitcoin is now trading like a \"liquidity-sensitive risk asset.\"\n\nBut that's what's needed for Bitcoin to break out and deliver truly explosive upside potential. By the halfway point of 2026, I fully expect market sentiment on Bitcoin to shift. As long as Bitcoin can tread water for the next few months, it's capable of doubling in value to hit \\$150,000 by the end of the year.\n\n## Read Next\nApr 4, 2026\n\n•By [Emma Newbery](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/20301\/)\n\n[Goldman Sachs Says Bitcoin Bottom Is Near. Is It Time to Buy?](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/04\/04\/goldman-sachs-says-bitcoin-bottom-is-near-is-it-ti\/)\n\nApr 3, 2026\n\n•By [Dominic Basulto](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/20546\/)\n\n[Should You Buy Bitcoin While It's Under \\$100,000? Here's What Prediction Markets Think](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/04\/03\/should-you-buy-bitcoin-while-its-under-100000-here\/)\n\nApr 3, 2026\n\n•By [Lyle Daly](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/20014\/)\n\n[The Beginner's Guide to Buying Your First Cryptocurrency](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/04\/03\/beginners-guide-to-buying-first-cryptocurrency\/)\n\nApr 1, 2026\n\n•By [Lyle Daly](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/20014\/)\n\n[Crypto Is Crashing Again. Here's What to Do With Your Portfolio.](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/04\/01\/crypto-crashing-again-what-to-do-with-portfolio\/)\n\nMar 30, 2026\n\n•By [Reuben Gregg Brewer](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/2110\/)\n\n[After Crashing 45% in 180 Days, Is Bitcoin Still a Buy?](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/03\/30\/after-crashing-45-in-180-days-is-bitcoin-still-a-b\/)\n\nMar 30, 2026\n\n•By [Lyle Daly](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/20014\/)\n\n[The No. 1 Crypto Mistake Young Investors Make](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/03\/30\/the-no-1-crypto-mistake-young-investors-make\/)\n\n### About the Author\n![Dominic Basulto](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/avatar\/257890182\/large.ashx?_w=3840)\n\nDominic Basulto is a contributing Motley Fool crypto analyst covering cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and crypto-related companies. Prior to The Motley Fool, Dominic was a technology and innovation journalist at The Washington Post and Fortune. 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According to **Bernstein**, Bitcoin could still hit \\$150,000 by the end of the year.\n\nObviously, a lot needs to go right for Bitcoin for that to happen. But the world's top cryptocurrency is capable of soaring in price by 120% this year. Here's why.\n\n## \"The weakest bear case in history\"\nThroughout its history, Bitcoin has experienced a number of boom-and-bust cycles. Typically, three years of boom are followed by one year of bust. Almost like clockwork, the price of Bitcoin collapses by more than 50% every four years. It happened in 2014, 2018, and 2022. And it now looks like it is happening in 2026. That helps to explain why [market sentiment](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/m\/market-sentiment\/) is so low on Bitcoin right now.\n\nBTC\n\nToday's Change\n\n(0.25%) \\$169.61\n\nCurrent Price\n\n\\$67063.00\n\nBut Bernstein sees it differently. According to the firm, this is the \"weakest bear case in history.\" During previous crypto collapses, there have been insolvencies, bankruptcies, spectacular failures, and blow-ups. None of that has happened in 2026.\n\nThat's why Bernstein describes the current situation as a \"crisis of confidence,\" and nothing more. And, to a large degree, the numbers bear this out. For example, the [Crypto Fear & Greed Index](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/f\/fear-and-greed-index\/) recently dipped below 10 (out of a possible 100), indicating wide-scale panic in the market. Once the index moves out of \"extreme fear\" territory (a reading of 20 or higher), Bitcoin could soar in value.\n\n## Institutional adoption of Bitcoin\nInstitutional adoption of Bitcoin remains on track. Large asset managers and [institutional investors](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/i\/institutional-investor\/) continue to add Bitcoin to their portfolios. Large Wall Street firms continue to push out new Bitcoin-related products. Net inflows have returned to the [spot Bitcoin ETFs](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/s\/spot-bitcoin-etf\/). And Bitcoin treasury companies continue to buy Bitcoin (albeit at a scaled-back rate).\n\n![Orange Bitcoin symbol on Wall Street.](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F856320%2Fbitcoin-cryptocurrency-on-wall-street.jpg&w=3840&op=resize)\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\n\nAll this suggests that the [core investment thesis](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/terms\/i\/investment-thesis\/) for Bitcoin remains valid. Now is no time to give up on Bitcoin, which has been the top-performing asset in the world for much of the past decade. It has routinely delivered triple-digit returns, and the price of Bitcoin has grown exponentially over the past 15 years.\n\n## Is Bitcoin a risk asset or a safe-haven asset?\nIt's also undeniable that Bitcoin has lost some of its luster as \"digital gold.\" Just 12 months ago, hedge fund managers were extolling the virtues of Bitcoin as a potential safe-haven asset. Some even compared it to gold as a long-term store of value.\n\n![](https:\/\/s3.tradingview.com\/snapshots\/1\/1CjnsA27.png)\n\n[Bitcoin \/ U.S. dollar chart](https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/symbols\/BTCUSD\/) by TradingView\n\nBut ever since October, the price of [gold](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/market-sectors\/materials\/gold-stocks\/gold-etfs\/) -- as measured by the performance of the **iShares Gold Trust** ([IAU](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nysemkt\/iau\/) 1\\.94%) -- has skyrocketed in value, while Bitcoin has nosedived. The two assets are now moving in completely opposite directions, and it's easy to see why money is moving out of Bitcoin and into gold. Even Bernstein acknowledges that Bitcoin is now trading like a \"liquidity-sensitive risk asset.\"\n\nBut that's what's needed for Bitcoin to break out and deliver truly explosive upside potential. By the halfway point of 2026, I fully expect market sentiment on Bitcoin to shift. As long as Bitcoin can tread water for the next few months, it's capable of doubling in value to hit \\$150,000 by the end of the year.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	As many analysts are slashing their 2026 price targets for Bitcoin ( BTC +0.25% ) , one top Wall Street investment firm is not. According to Bernstein , Bitcoin could still hit $150,000 by the end of the year. Obviously, a lot needs to go right for Bitcoin for that to happen. But the world's top cryptocurrency is capable of soaring in price by 120% this year. Here's why. "The weakest bear case in history" Throughout its history, Bitcoin has experienced a number of boom-and-bust cycles. Typically, three years of boom are followed by one year of bust. Almost like clockwork, the price of Bitcoin collapses by more than 50% every four years. It happened in 2014, 2018, and 2022. And it now looks like it is happening in 2026. That helps to explain why market sentiment is so low on Bitcoin right now. BTC Today's Change (0.25%) $169.61 Current Price $67063.00 But Bernstein sees it differently. According to the firm, this is the "weakest bear case in history." During previous crypto collapses, there have been insolvencies, bankruptcies, spectacular failures, and blow-ups. None of that has happened in 2026. That's why Bernstein describes the current situation as a "crisis of confidence," and nothing more. And, to a large degree, the numbers bear this out. For example, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index recently dipped below 10 (out of a possible 100), indicating wide-scale panic in the market. Once the index moves out of "extreme fear" territory (a reading of 20 or higher), Bitcoin could soar in value. Institutional adoption of Bitcoin Institutional adoption of Bitcoin remains on track. Large asset managers and institutional investors continue to add Bitcoin to their portfolios. Large Wall Street firms continue to push out new Bitcoin-related products. Net inflows have returned to the spot Bitcoin ETFs . And Bitcoin treasury companies continue to buy Bitcoin (albeit at a scaled-back rate). Image source: Getty Images. All this suggests that the core investment thesis for Bitcoin remains valid. Now is no time to give up on Bitcoin, which has been the top-performing asset in the world for much of the past decade. It has routinely delivered triple-digit returns, and the price of Bitcoin has grown exponentially over the past 15 years. Is Bitcoin a risk asset or a safe-haven asset? It's also undeniable that Bitcoin has lost some of its luster as "digital gold." Just 12 months ago, hedge fund managers were extolling the virtues of Bitcoin as a potential safe-haven asset. Some even compared it to gold as a long-term store of value. Bitcoin / U.S. dollar chart by TradingView But ever since October, the price of gold -- as measured by the performance of the iShares Gold Trust ( IAU 1.94% ) -- has skyrocketed in value, while Bitcoin has nosedived. The two assets are now moving in completely opposite directions, and it's easy to see why money is moving out of Bitcoin and into gold. Even Bernstein acknowledges that Bitcoin is now trading like a "liquidity-sensitive risk asset." But that's what's needed for Bitcoin to break out and deliver truly explosive upside potential. By the halfway point of 2026, I fully expect market sentiment on Bitcoin to shift. As long as Bitcoin can tread water for the next few months, it's capable of doubling in value to hit $150,000 by the end of the year.
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By [Dominic Basulto](https://www.fool.com/author/20546/) – Feb 22, 2026 at 12:30AM EST [Follow us](https://profile.google.com/cp/CgkvbS8wNTc4bWs) Share Summarize with AI ## Key Points - At a price of \$68,000, Bitcoin is now down 46% from its all-time high in October. - While market sentiment on crypto has taken a nosedive, the fundamental investment thesis for Bitcoin remains intact. - As long as the pace of institutional adoption remains steady, Bitcoin could double in value this year. As many analysts are slashing their 2026 price targets for Bitcoin ([BTC](https://www.fool.com/quote/crypto/btc/) \+0.25%), one top Wall Street investment firm is not. According to Bernstein, Bitcoin could still hit \$150,000 by the end of the year. Obviously, a lot needs to go right for Bitcoin for that to happen. But the world's top cryptocurrency is capable of soaring in price by 120% this year. Here's why. ## "The weakest bear case in history" Throughout its history, Bitcoin has experienced a number of boom-and-bust cycles. Typically, three years of boom are followed by one year of bust. Almost like clockwork, the price of Bitcoin collapses by more than 50% every four years. It happened in 2014, 2018, and 2022. And it now looks like it is happening in 2026. That helps to explain why [market sentiment](https://www.fool.com/terms/m/market-sentiment/) is so low on Bitcoin right now. Collapse BTC ## [CRYPTO: BTC](https://www.fool.com/quote/crypto/btc/) Bitcoin Today's Change (0.25%) \$169.61 Current Price \$67063.00 Unable to reach the data service. Please check your connection. YTD 1w 1m 3m 6m 1y 5y Price VS S\&P ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$1.3T Day's Range \$66894.00 - \$67470.00 52wk Range \$60255.56 - \$126079.89 Volume 17B But Bernstein sees it differently. According to the firm, this is the "weakest bear case in history." During previous crypto collapses, there have been insolvencies, bankruptcies, spectacular failures, and blow-ups. None of that has happened in 2026. That's why Bernstein describes the current situation as a "crisis of confidence," and nothing more. And, to a large degree, the numbers bear this out. For example, the [Crypto Fear & Greed Index](https://www.fool.com/terms/f/fear-and-greed-index/) recently dipped below 10 (out of a possible 100), indicating wide-scale panic in the market. Once the index moves out of "extreme fear" territory (a reading of 20 or higher), Bitcoin could soar in value. ## Institutional adoption of Bitcoin Institutional adoption of Bitcoin remains on track. Large asset managers and [institutional investors](https://www.fool.com/terms/i/institutional-investor/) continue to add Bitcoin to their portfolios. Large Wall Street firms continue to push out new Bitcoin-related products. Net inflows have returned to the [spot Bitcoin ETFs](https://www.fool.com/terms/s/spot-bitcoin-etf/). And Bitcoin treasury companies continue to buy Bitcoin (albeit at a scaled-back rate). ![Orange Bitcoin symbol on Wall Street.](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F856320%2Fbitcoin-cryptocurrency-on-wall-street.jpg&w=3840&op=resize) Image source: Getty Images. All this suggests that the [core investment thesis](https://www.fool.com/terms/i/investment-thesis/) for Bitcoin remains valid. Now is no time to give up on Bitcoin, which has been the top-performing asset in the world for much of the past decade. It has routinely delivered triple-digit returns, and the price of Bitcoin has grown exponentially over the past 15 years. ## Is Bitcoin a risk asset or a safe-haven asset? It's also undeniable that Bitcoin has lost some of its luster as "digital gold." Just 12 months ago, hedge fund managers were extolling the virtues of Bitcoin as a potential safe-haven asset. Some even compared it to gold as a long-term store of value. ![](https://s3.tradingview.com/snapshots/1/1CjnsA27.png) [Bitcoin / U.S. dollar chart](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/BTCUSD/) by TradingView But ever since October, the price of [gold](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/materials/gold-stocks/gold-etfs/) -- as measured by the performance of the iShares Gold Trust ([IAU](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/iau/) 1\.94%) -- has skyrocketed in value, while Bitcoin has nosedived. The two assets are now moving in completely opposite directions, and it's easy to see why money is moving out of Bitcoin and into gold. Even Bernstein acknowledges that Bitcoin is now trading like a "liquidity-sensitive risk asset." But that's what's needed for Bitcoin to break out and deliver truly explosive upside potential. By the halfway point of 2026, I fully expect market sentiment on Bitcoin to shift. As long as Bitcoin can tread water for the next few months, it's capable of doubling in value to hit \$150,000 by the end of the year. ## Read Next Apr 4, 2026 •By [Emma Newbery](https://www.fool.com/author/20301/) [Goldman Sachs Says Bitcoin Bottom Is Near. Is It Time to Buy?](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/04/04/goldman-sachs-says-bitcoin-bottom-is-near-is-it-ti/) Apr 3, 2026 •By [Dominic Basulto](https://www.fool.com/author/20546/) [Should You Buy Bitcoin While It's Under \$100,000? Here's What Prediction Markets Think](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/04/03/should-you-buy-bitcoin-while-its-under-100000-here/) Apr 3, 2026 •By [Lyle Daly](https://www.fool.com/author/20014/) [The Beginner's Guide to Buying Your First Cryptocurrency](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/04/03/beginners-guide-to-buying-first-cryptocurrency/) Apr 1, 2026 •By [Lyle Daly](https://www.fool.com/author/20014/) [Crypto Is Crashing Again. Here's What to Do With Your Portfolio.](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/04/01/crypto-crashing-again-what-to-do-with-portfolio/) Mar 30, 2026 •By [Reuben Gregg Brewer](https://www.fool.com/author/2110/) [After Crashing 45% in 180 Days, Is Bitcoin Still a Buy?](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/30/after-crashing-45-in-180-days-is-bitcoin-still-a-b/) Mar 30, 2026 •By [Lyle Daly](https://www.fool.com/author/20014/) [The No. 1 Crypto Mistake Young Investors Make](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/30/the-no-1-crypto-mistake-young-investors-make/) ### About the Author ![Dominic Basulto](https://g.foolcdn.com/avatar/257890182/large.ashx?_w=3840) Dominic Basulto is a contributing Motley Fool crypto analyst covering cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and crypto-related companies. Prior to The Motley Fool, Dominic was a technology and innovation journalist at The Washington Post and Fortune. He holds a bachelor’s degree in politics from Princeton University and an MBA in finance from Yale School of Management. [TMFCryptoDom](https://www.fool.com/author/20546/) [@dominicbasulto](https://x.com/dominicbasulto) [Dominic Basulto](https://www.fool.com/author/20546/) has positions in Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has a [disclosure policy](https://www.fool.com/legal/fool-disclosure-policy/). ### Stocks Mentioned [BT Bitcoin CRYPTO: BTC\$67,063.00 (+0.25%)+\$169.61](https://www.fool.com/quote/crypto/btc/) [IA iShares Gold Trust NYSEMKT: IAU\$87.94 (-1.94%)-\$1.74](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/iau/) \*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close. ## Premium Investing Services Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services. 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Readable Markdown	As many analysts are slashing their 2026 price targets for Bitcoin ([BTC](https://www.fool.com/quote/crypto/btc/) \+0.25%), one top Wall Street investment firm is not. According to Bernstein, Bitcoin could still hit \$150,000 by the end of the year. Obviously, a lot needs to go right for Bitcoin for that to happen. But the world's top cryptocurrency is capable of soaring in price by 120% this year. Here's why. ## "The weakest bear case in history" Throughout its history, Bitcoin has experienced a number of boom-and-bust cycles. Typically, three years of boom are followed by one year of bust. Almost like clockwork, the price of Bitcoin collapses by more than 50% every four years. It happened in 2014, 2018, and 2022. And it now looks like it is happening in 2026. That helps to explain why [market sentiment](https://www.fool.com/terms/m/market-sentiment/) is so low on Bitcoin right now. BTC Today's Change (0.25%) \$169.61 Current Price \$67063.00 But Bernstein sees it differently. According to the firm, this is the "weakest bear case in history." During previous crypto collapses, there have been insolvencies, bankruptcies, spectacular failures, and blow-ups. None of that has happened in 2026. That's why Bernstein describes the current situation as a "crisis of confidence," and nothing more. And, to a large degree, the numbers bear this out. For example, the [Crypto Fear & Greed Index](https://www.fool.com/terms/f/fear-and-greed-index/) recently dipped below 10 (out of a possible 100), indicating wide-scale panic in the market. Once the index moves out of "extreme fear" territory (a reading of 20 or higher), Bitcoin could soar in value. ## Institutional adoption of Bitcoin Institutional adoption of Bitcoin remains on track. Large asset managers and [institutional investors](https://www.fool.com/terms/i/institutional-investor/) continue to add Bitcoin to their portfolios. Large Wall Street firms continue to push out new Bitcoin-related products. Net inflows have returned to the [spot Bitcoin ETFs](https://www.fool.com/terms/s/spot-bitcoin-etf/). And Bitcoin treasury companies continue to buy Bitcoin (albeit at a scaled-back rate). ![Orange Bitcoin symbol on Wall Street.](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F856320%2Fbitcoin-cryptocurrency-on-wall-street.jpg&w=3840&op=resize) Image source: Getty Images. All this suggests that the [core investment thesis](https://www.fool.com/terms/i/investment-thesis/) for Bitcoin remains valid. Now is no time to give up on Bitcoin, which has been the top-performing asset in the world for much of the past decade. It has routinely delivered triple-digit returns, and the price of Bitcoin has grown exponentially over the past 15 years. ## Is Bitcoin a risk asset or a safe-haven asset? It's also undeniable that Bitcoin has lost some of its luster as "digital gold." Just 12 months ago, hedge fund managers were extolling the virtues of Bitcoin as a potential safe-haven asset. Some even compared it to gold as a long-term store of value. ![](https://s3.tradingview.com/snapshots/1/1CjnsA27.png) [Bitcoin / U.S. dollar chart](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/BTCUSD/) by TradingView But ever since October, the price of [gold](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/materials/gold-stocks/gold-etfs/) -- as measured by the performance of the iShares Gold Trust ([IAU](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/iau/) 1\.94%) -- has skyrocketed in value, while Bitcoin has nosedived. The two assets are now moving in completely opposite directions, and it's easy to see why money is moving out of Bitcoin and into gold. Even Bernstein acknowledges that Bitcoin is now trading like a "liquidity-sensitive risk asset." But that's what's needed for Bitcoin to break out and deliver truly explosive upside potential. By the halfway point of 2026, I fully expect market sentiment on Bitcoin to shift. As long as Bitcoin can tread water for the next few months, it's capable of doubling in value to hit \$150,000 by the end of the year.
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