Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced one of the most ambitious Bitcoin predictions of recent times on the Binance Blockchain Week stage, stating that BTC could reach $180,000 by the end of 2026. This statement, made during a panel discussion attended by Solana Foundation President Lily Liu and Binance CEO Richard Teng, rekindled institutional confidence in Bitcoin's long-term outlook. Garlinghouse's strong outlook, Liu's prediction of a price above $100,000, and Teng's cautious optimism combined led the market to see a bullish consensus among major players.
Ripple CEO Makes Bitcoin Prediction
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared one of the most ambitious Bitcoin predictions on the Binance Blockchain Week stage. Garlinghouse stated that the BTC price could reach $180,000 by the end of 2026. This statement immediately escalated the tone of the discussion in the room. The panel also included Solana Foundation President Lily Liu and Binance CEO Richard Teng.
Garlinghouse stated that Bitcoin's long-term outlook remains strong, with global macroeconomic conditions and increasing institutional interest being key factors driving its price. He believes the volatility Bitcoin faces today is insignificant in the bigger picture; the key determinant is the long-term adoption rate.
Binance CEO Richard Teng, who also spoke on the panel, refrained from providing a direct price target. Teng emphasized that he wasn't concerned with short-term fluctuations and that his focus was on the sustainable growth of the Binance ecosystem. He stated, however, that he expects Bitcoin prices to rise above current levels in the coming period. Teng's approach stood out as a more cautious institutional stance at a time when the market is frequently swept up in speculation.
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu said there is a strong possibility that Bitcoin will trade above $100,000 in the coming period. According to Liu, the market is now more mature, both in terms of technology and investor profile. This leads to broader participation and stronger support zones during major rallies.
All three panelists agreed that Bitcoin remains central to the long-term growth story. Institutional investor flows, the expansion of the ETF market, new regulatory frameworks, and developing infrastructure all make the period 2025 and beyond even more critical for Bitcoin.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at around $93,000. Having tested an all-time high above $126,000 two months ago, BTC has been fluctuating within a narrow range in recent weeks. Despite this, the consensus among key market players is that the corrections have not altered the medium- to long-term bullish outlook.
Garlinghouse's $180,000 forecast, Teng's cautious optimism, and Liu's expectation of a price above $100,000, combined, present the market with strong optimism for 2026 and beyond. Whether these predictions materialize will depend on the trajectory of institutional demand, liquidity conditions, and regulatory developments.
At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is around $93,400.
