Today, Citi Bank, a major player in the global financial world, released a report about what it thinks will happen with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The study shows that there will be a big bounce back in 2026, thanks to clearer rules and more money going into digital assets.

It is likely that U.S. lawmakers will pass new laws that make it easier for large investors to buy cryptocurrency. This change could bring billions more dollars into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to Citi, these funds could get new investments worth $7.5 billion by the end of the year, which would help prices go up.

Over the same time frame, they raised their goal for Ethereum to $4,304. This is because people think that investors will prefer assets that pay interest through staking and decentralized finance (DeFi). The upgrades to Ethereum’s network make it a good choice for institutions looking for returns.

The bank says that recent big problems, like slowdowns in the economy, have hurt crypto this year. Bitcoin will do better in the future because of better policies. Analysts point out that $70,000 is a key support level that could act as a floor during any dips.

Citi thinks that in their best-case scenario, Bitcoin will be worth $143,000 by the end of 2026. If adoption goes up and markets stay strong, the best-case scenario is that it could go over $189,000. On the other hand, if a recession or other risk happens, the price could drop to around $78,500.

This range shows how easily crypto reacts to changes in the economy as a whole. Citi’s models also take into account how well the stock market and gold prices are doing.

For the full details of the Citi report, see their official analysis on Economic Times and Reuters. Investors should keep an eye on ETF flow reports and news from regulators to see how things are going.

Legal Notice: The price estimates contained herein reflect the views of Citi Bank analysts and are not definitive. This is not investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are high-risk assets.