Bitcoin (BTC) may struggle to reach $100,000 in the first half of 2026 due to market uncertainty. Traders predict less than 10% chance of BTC hitting $100,000 before February. Most traders don’t expect Bitcoin to hit six figures in the next week, with Polymarket and Kalshi setting odds around 6-7%. The highest price for Bitcoin in 2026 is $97,900, with traders estimating a 65% chance of hitting $100,000 before June. However, there are also predictions of BTC dropping to $80,000 before reaching $100,000. Bitcoin may have entered a bear market, with targets as low as $58,000. Traders see a 75% chance of Bitcoin trading below average cost price. Despite the expected drop, predictions show Strategy will continue to hold over $800,000 BTC by December. Strategy recently expanded its Bitcoin treasury to 709,715 BTC.

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