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Mike Novogratz: Bitcoin Would Need a “Perfect Storm” to Hit $250K by Year-End

Mike Novogratz: Bitcoin Would Need a “Perfect Storm” to Hit $250K by Year-End

DeFi PlanetDeFi Planet2025/10/23 18:48
By:DeFi Planet

  Quick Breakdown 

  • Novogratz says Bitcoin hitting $250K this year would require a “perfect storm.”
  • He expects Bitcoin to stay between $100K and $125K unless major catalysts emerge.
  • Analysts remain divided, with some calling year-end predictions irrelevant.

Bitcoin’s $250K dream “unrealistic,” says Galaxy Digital CEO

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has expressed scepticism regarding predictions that Bitcoin could skyrocket to $250,000 before the end of 2025, calling the scenario highly unlikely. Speaking with CNBC on Wednesday, Novogratz remarked that “the planets would almost need to align” for such a price surge to happen within the next two and a half months.

Mike Novogratz: Bitcoin Would Need a “Perfect Storm” to Hit $250K by Year-End image 0 Source: CNBC

At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at around $107,649, according to CoinMarketCap. The cryptocurrency would need to rally roughly 133% to hit the ambitious target by year-end.

“Bitcoin should hold $100K” — Novogratz

Despite dismissing the $250K forecast, Novogratz maintained an optimistic stance on Bitcoin’s resilience, suggesting that it “should hold” around $100,000 in a worst-case scenario. The level, which Bitcoin first broke through in December 2024 following Donald Trump’s reelection, has become a key psychological support.

Bitcoin briefly neared that mark again earlier this month after Trump’s 100% tariffs on China rattled markets, causing the asset to drop to $102,000 on October 10.

What could trigger a breakout?

Novogratz pointed to two potential catalysts that could push Bitcoin past its all-time highs, Trump’s influence over the Federal Reserve, especially if he moves to intervene “prematurely.” and the passage of the CLARITY Act, a long-awaited crypto market structure bill that could bring regulatory confidence to the industry.

He also highlighted the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts as a key bullish driver, with the next meeting on October 29 showing 96.7% odds of another rate reduction, according to CME’s Fed Watch Tool.

Analysts split on year-end price target

Not everyone agrees with Novogratz’s tempered outlook. Crypto veterans like BitMine chair Tom Lee and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes still believe Bitcoin could reach between $200,000 and $250,000 before the year wraps up.

However, some analysts argue that Bitcoin’s year-end price isn’t the key metric to watch. On September 5, analyst PlanC stated, “Anyone who thinks Bitcoin has to peak in Q4 of this year does not understand statistics or probability.”

 

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