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Ripple's Garlinghouse Sets $180,000 Bitcoin Target for End of 2026 at Binance Event

He links the call to expected U.S. regulatory clarity that he says will unlock institutional inflows.

Overview

  • Brad Garlinghouse made the prediction during a Binance Blockchain Week panel alongside Solana’s Lily Liu and Binance CEO Richard Teng.
  • Liu said she expects prices to remain above $100,000, while Teng declined to offer a target and emphasized a long-term focus over short-term swings.
  • Garlinghouse cited growing participation by major managers such as BlackRock, Vanguard, and Fidelity, pointing to expanding crypto ETF adoption.
  • Bitcoin was trading around $93,000 at the time of reporting after setting a record above $126,000 in October.
  • Recent market turbulence included an estimated $20 billion in leveraged liquidations and negative funding rates during the selloff, underscoring near-term risk.