Standard Chartered, one of the globe’s most respected banking giants, has just released a bold new Bitcoin price forecast: the bank expects Bitcoin to reach $135,000 by the end of the third quarter of 2025, and possibly soar to $200,000 by the end of the year.
So, what is the reason behind Standard Chartered’s bullish price prediction for Q3, lets find it out.
Why Is Standard Chartered So Bullish?
According to Standard Chartered, analysts there are two main drivers behind this predicted surge, first a massive inflow into Bitcoin ETFs and second the growing demand from corporate treasuries.
In the second quarter of 2025 alone, spot Bitcoin ETFs and corporate treasuries snapped up around 245,000 BTC. Since January 2024, ETFs have attracted more than $48 billion in net buying.
More Corporate firms and giant institutions are adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets, and even government-linked funds are increasing their exposure through indirect investments. Therefore, Standard Chartered believes this trend will only get stronger in the months ahead.
Standard Chartered Past BTC Price Predictions
Earlier this year, Standard Chartered predicted Bitcoin would reach $120,000 by mid-2025. Bitcoin has already surpassed $112,000 in Q2, just shy of that target but well above the $85,000 seen at the start of the year.
The bank’s new targets are even more ambitious, with a long-term vision of $500,000 by 2028 if current trends continue.
As of today, Bitcoin is trading around $109,000 reflecting a 3% rise seen in the last 24hours.
Volatility Still in the Picture
Of course, it won’t be a smooth ride. Standard Chartered does warn that there could be some bumps ahead, especially between late Q3 and early Q4. Sudden pullbacks or profit-taking could shake up the market for a while.
But overall, if the ETF momentum and corporate interest keep growing, this could be the year Bitcoin breaks all its old records, and $200,000 might not sound so crazy after all.
