Renowned blockchain entrepreneur Charles Hoskinson has projected that Bitcoin may reach as high as $250,000 by the end of this year or in 2026. The Cardano founder cited increasing adoption by major technology firms and the establishment of clearer regulations as key factors driving the next significant surge in the cryptocurrency market.
During an appearance on Finance Newso’s “Beyond the Valley” podcast, Hoskinson remarked that investors are starting to adapt to the current macroeconomic landscape, which includes rising geopolitical tensions and changes in U.S. trade policy. He suggested that once the markets stabilize and the U.S. Federal Reserve begins to lower interest rates, investments would flow back into digital assets.
“The markets will stabilize a little bit, and they’ll get used to the new normal, and then the Fed will lower interest rates, and then you’ll have a lot of fast, cheap money, and then it’ll pour into crypto,” Hoskinson stated.
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Hoskinson Exudes Optimism Amid Market Fluctuations
These remarks came shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump declared a temporary halt on new global tariffs, following a period of significant volatility in both equity and cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin experienced a decline below $77,000 earlier in the week but managed to recover above $82,000 after the tariff announcement. Nevertheless, it still trades considerably below its record high of over $100,000 set in January.
Hoskinson, who was instrumental in the launch of Ethereum and currently heads Input Output, highlighted various factors fueling his optimistic outlook, including a rise in global cryptocurrency users. According to data from Crypto.com, ownership increased by 13% year-on-year in 2024, reaching approximately 659 million users.
Hoskinson Sees Big Tech Turning to Stablecoins for Payments
Additionally, Hoskinson pointed to global instability as a driving force for nations moving away from traditional financial systems, thereby making decentralized solutions more appealing. “If Russia wants to invade Ukraine, it invades Ukraine. If China wants to invade Taiwan, it’s going to do that. So treaties don’t really work so well, and global business doesn’t really work so well there. So your only option for globalization is crypto,” he asserted.
Proposed legislative measures in the U.S. regarding stablecoins and the structure of the digital asset market could also have a significant impact. Hoskinson anticipates that new bills may be passed in the coming months, providing much-needed clarity for investors and paving the way for mainstream adoption.
He expressed confidence that leading technology companies are likely to investigate stablecoin integration. The so-called Magnificent 7, consisting of giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, may soon utilize blockchain-based tokens for cross-border payments or microtransactions, ultimately lowering costs and enhancing efficiency.
While he expects the cryptocurrency market to remain subdued in the immediate future, Hoskinson foresees a turning point later this year. He predicted a resurgence of interest from investors around August or September, which could extend into 2026.
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