Bitcoin at $150,000 by 2026? Prediction Markets Are Skeptical -- Long-Term Investors Should Pay Attention to the Odds.

2026-03-01 22:20:00 ET

Bitcoin 's (CRYPTO: BTC) value has tumbled 27% since the beginning of this year, as investors have exited some tech-focused stocks and speculative investments like cryptocurrencies .

But a small percentage of bettors on Polymarket -- just 10% -- believe Bitcoin is poised for a massive rebound and will reach $150,000 before the end of this year. Here's why long-term investors are right to be skeptical about a rapid resurgence of Bitcoin's price this year.

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