Bitcoin’s $100,000 year-end hope divides analysts as inflation clouds outlook

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Bitcoin’s price could surpass $100,000 by year‑end, according to Bitwise, while LO:TECH predicts a tighter range as interest‑rate uncertainty and lingering inflation dampen momentum; analysts cite the Fed’s policy outlook and global monetary tightening as key drivers, meaning the market remains split on bullish versus cautious forecasts, influencing investor positioning and volatility.
Bitwise sees a potential return above $100,000, while LO:TECH expects a narrower trading range as interest-rate uncertainty weighs on the market.