Forecasts from Dubai

At Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, much of the conversation revolved around Bitcoin’s future price. Industry leaders shared their predictions, emphasizing the importance of upcoming regulations in the United States. Opinions ranged from cautious to highly optimistic.

Here’s how the event’s speakers assessed Bitcoin’s future value:

• Brad Garlinghouse predicts $180,000 by the end of 2026

• Lily Liu believes the price will exceed $100,000 by the end of next year

• Richard Teng expects Bitcoin to be stronger than it is today

• Tom Lee forecasts around $150,000

• Michael Saylor maintains his $150,000 year-end target

• Cathie Wood projects roughly $1.2 million per Bitcoin by 2030

Despite the wide range of predictions, none of the panelists touched on a topic that many analysts are highlighting today: the possibility that 2026 could be a challenging year for the global economy. Analysts point to the risk of a slowdown and potential financial-market tensions that could also affect digital assets. Some experts even warn that the world may face a financial crisis more severe than that of 2008, underscoring just how uncertain long-term forecasts really are.