Standard Chartered’s latest commentary keeps the long‑term view on Bitcoin firmly bullish. By reaffirming a $100,000 target for the end of 2026 and calling the current price a “screaming buy,” the bank signals confidence that the asset will continue to climb, even if it’s still roughly 35 % shy of that ceiling. The endorsement comes at a time when Bitcoin is trading near $64,600, a modest 2.4 % gain over the past day, and the broader market is still in an extreme‑fear state according to the fear‑greed index. This suggests that while the price is moving upward, investors remain cautious.
The article also addresses the recent sell‑off in MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares, attributing it to a communication issue around the company’s new monetisation strategy rather than a deterioration in Bitcoin’s fundamentals. For retail investors, this distinction matters: a dip in a major Bitcoin‑holding company does not necessarily signal a broader market downturn. Instead, it may simply reflect a temporary misalignment between the company’s messaging and investor expectations.
Meanwhile, institutional interest is showing signs of life again. Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF is attracting significant inflows, and Solana’s adoption is gaining momentum, as highlighted in recent headlines on our site. These developments reinforce the narrative that large‑cap crypto is regaining traction, which could support Bitcoin’s upward trajectory in the medium term. Retail traders should keep an eye on how MicroStrategy’s strategy communication unfolds and watch for any further institutional inflows that could reinforce the bullish sentiment.