PANews reported on December 4th, citing Cryptopolitan, that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated at Binance Blockchain Week that he predicts Bitcoin's price will reach $180,000 by the end of 2026. Garlinghouse stated that he is more optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies than in recent years, citing the increasingly clear US regulatory environment as a major positive factor. Solana Foundation Chair Lily Liu stated that even if Bitcoin's price reaches the $90,000 mark, it would be normal, and indicated that its price could very well break $100,000. Binance CEO Richard Teng acknowledged recent market volatility but emphasized that the overall trend remains extremely optimistic. Teng stated, "Volatility is not unique to cryptocurrencies, but a characteristic shared by all types of assets… but institutions are entering the market in large numbers. Institutional participation doubled last year, and has doubled again this year."PANews reported on December 4th, citing Cryptopolitan, that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated at Binance Blockchain Week that he predicts Bitcoin's price will reach $180,000 by the end of 2026. Garlinghouse stated that he is more optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies than in recent years, citing the increasingly clear US regulatory environment as a major positive factor. Solana Foundation Chair Lily Liu stated that even if Bitcoin's price reaches the $90,000 mark, it would be normal, and indicated that its price could very well break $100,000. Binance CEO Richard Teng acknowledged recent market volatility but emphasized that the overall trend remains extremely optimistic. Teng stated, "Volatility is not unique to cryptocurrencies, but a characteristic shared by all types of assets… but institutions are entering the market in large numbers. Institutional participation doubled last year, and has doubled again this year."