Cryptocurrency industry executives and investors have provided widely varying Bitcoin price predictions for 2026, with forecasts ranging from as low as $75,000 to as high as $225,000. Carol Alexander, professor of finance at the University of Sussex, expects Bitcoin to remain in a 'high-volatility range' between $75,000 and $150,000, with the center of gravity around $110,000, as the market transitions from retail-led cycles to institutionally distributed liquidity. James Butterfill from CoinShares anticipates a range between $120,000 and $170,000, with more constructive price action likely in the second half of the year following clarity on the new Federal Reserve chair and potential passage of the Clarity Act. The wide range of predictions reflects the complex investing environment, with factors including geopolitical tensions, institutional adoption, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic conditions all playing roles. The end-of-2025 crypto sell-off created a challenging backdrop, but improving regulatory clarity and sustained ETF inflows provide support for bullish scenarios.