Can Bitcoin Hit $200K This Year?

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#1Dec 12, 2018, 02:51 AM
Let’s get into Bitcoin. Think we can still hit $200K this year? Honestly, with how things are shaping up, it looks like the factors that could help us aren't really doing much. So, if $BTC does reach that price, what do you reckon needs to happen?
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shard_2013Full Member
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#2Dec 12, 2018, 10:56 PM
If you’ve been checking the speculation threads, you wouldn’t even need to ask that. We’ve had discussions about potential ATH for Bitcoin in 2025 and beyond. Seriously, check em out here.
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0xVectorFull Member
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#3Dec 14, 2018, 10:18 PM
They’re definitely at work, just not as quickly as some of us want.
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#4Dec 15, 2018, 04:05 AM
with Bitcoin, I can’t really set a solid limit on what it might achieve. That said, market stability matters. Factors like forex performance and the need for more investors come into play. I see a possible correction coming, which could bring prices down temporarily, but I’m not convinced we’ll see $200K by year-end.
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#5Dec 15, 2018, 08:49 AM
$170K-$200K. Take it or leave it.
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alex2019Newbie
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#6Dec 15, 2018, 02:15 PM
Your approach to answering is interesting, OP. You always seem to have two sides to your points. But what factors do you think could boost Bitcoin to such heights that you think aren’t working? Be specific.
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#7Dec 15, 2018, 04:39 PM
Lol I sometimes just sit on the fence to gauge opinions. You never know how people will react. And yeah, factors like CPI, war, news, and even Trump play into it.
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greg69Member
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#8Dec 15, 2018, 09:30 PM
Predicting price and timing together is tough. Usually doesn’t pan out. But looking at BTC targets, I'm eyeing a jump to about $120-130K. A bit more or less, since crazy markets can push it higher. But honestly, with the current situation, I doubt Bitcoin will jump up without some consolidation. The quarterly chart does show a bullish engulfing candle for the first time ever though.
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0xHawkMember
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#9Dec 16, 2018, 02:50 AM
What factors do you believe might stop us from hitting that $200K mark? Not that I think we’ll get there, but I’m curious about your perspective. And about what must happen for it to reach that point Bitcoin’s always volatile. Supply and demand dictate the price, and other economic things can affect it too.
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#10Dec 16, 2018, 04:25 AM
We’ll see what happens when we get there. It’s clear we need more money to pump into the market for a $200K reach. But why so glum about it? If you believe it can hit that mark, stay positive! More good news could come, FOMO or not. Let’s not forget that average investors are hoping for profits with Bitcoin.
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#11Dec 16, 2018, 04:32 PM
Can you outline what those factors are? If Bitcoin's meant to hit $200K this year, it will. If not, then it just won’t. I prefer to stay realistic, so I think the peak for 2025 might be around $150K+. Unless countries start heavily investing in Bitcoin, I doubt we see $200K this year.
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#12Dec 16, 2018, 06:50 PM
I’m not the best with numbers but I think for Bitcoin to hit $200K, it would need to double its capital invested. The market cap is around 2 trillion, so we’d need another 2 trillion influx within the next half a year. That’s a tall order.
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CyberTokenSenior Member
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#13Dec 16, 2018, 07:44 PM
It’d be nice to know those factors that could help Bitcoin reach $200K. There’s no single event that could trigger it, but demand and supply are key. We can speculate all day, but we can only control buying or selling. I’ve mentioned before that I think the peak of this bull run could be $150K.
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#14Dec 16, 2018, 10:09 PM
Bitcoin will hit $200K one day, just maybe not in this cycle. The next one could be it, but betting now is risky. Buying now feels like buying at the top and making yourself exit liquidity. I’ve seen many people make that mistake in 2021.
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matrix2015Full Member
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#15Dec 17, 2018, 02:17 AM
Honestly, the fund inflow's never been more significant. Institutions could drive the price up quickly, but we need to keep retail investors buying and holding.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#16Dec 17, 2018, 05:16 AM
I doubt $200K this year. Maybe $140K-$150K, but not $200K. We’re in the final phase of this bull run. For Bitcoin to hit $200K this year, we need tons of positive news. If major countries start talking about Bitcoin reserves, that could really ramp up demand.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#17Dec 17, 2018, 07:26 AM
If we’re talking about the months left for Bitcoin to hit $200K, we’ve got about seven months. A super bullish market could flip things quickly. Remember when Bitcoin surged during the ETF hype? It can definitely happen again.
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davekingFull Member
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#18Dec 17, 2018, 12:47 PM
I think for Bitcoin to reach $200K this year, US states need to follow New Hampshire’s lead. If they all approve Bitcoin reserves, massive money flow would come into the market, pushing demand and price up. Plus, that hype could cause a serious FOMO.
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benblockSenior Member
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#19Dec 17, 2018, 03:21 PM
You can’t expect Bitcoin to just launch straight up. It’s known for volatility, even in bullish times. I reckon we’ll see a pullback before another rally. And hey, can you explain what that engulfing pattern is and what timeframe you’re looking at?
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pr0to88Member
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#20Dec 19, 2018, 04:16 AM
I’m not sure, but the commercial mining aspect makes me think $300K might be more realistic than just $170K-$200K.
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