Bitcoin’s $100,000 year-end hope divides analysts as inflation clouds outlook

Bitwise sees a potential return above $100,000, while LO:TECH expects a narrower trading range as interest-rate uncertainty weighs on the market.

Liquid StateOctober 18, 2026 at 08:00 AM CDTAs-of 2026-10-18 13:00 UTC

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Bitcoin’s $100,000 year-end hope divides analysts as inflation clouds outlook

Bitwise sees a potential return above $100,000, while LO:TECH expects a narrower trading range as interest-rate uncertainty weighs on the market. As-of 2026-10-18 13:00 UTC.

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