Bernstein’s Bold Bitcoin Forecast: Up to $500,000 by 2029

In a groundbreaking update, analysts at Bernstein have revised their projections for Bitcoin and Strategy shares. Based on their latest insights, they foresee the first cryptocurrency reaching new heights. By the end of 2026, Bitcoin is expected to rebound to $125,000, with a significant milestone of $150,000 anticipated by mid-2027. Looking further ahead, the cryptocurrency could potentially peak at around $300,000 during the next cycle’s zenith in 2029.

“Debasement Trade” as a New Macro Driver

Bernstein’s key thesis revolves around a shift in the macroeconomic landscape. The era of declining interest rates over the past four decades is drawing to a close. Governments are increasingly burdened with rising debt servicing costs amid a U.S. national debt approaching $40 trillion.
The analysts highlight that higher yields create a self-reinforcing cycle of increased interest expenses and greater borrowing needs. Consequently, monetary regulators may opt for currency debasement over fiscal stress, thereby boosting demand for scarce assets like Bitcoin.
Furthermore, approximately 59% of Bitcoin’s supply remained unmoved over the last year. This stability was supported by greater participation through spot ETFs and corporate reserve purchases. Such factors helped contain declines to 50% from October 2025 peaks—significantly less than previous cycles’ drops of 75-90%.

Bullish Scenarios and Strategy Share Forecasts

Should institutional capital enter the Bitcoin market more aggressively amidst currency debasement trends, Bernstein envisions possible values reaching $200,000 by mid-2027 and potentially peaking at $500,000 in 2029. The firm’s long-term target stands at an impressive $1 million by late 2033.
Regarding Strategy shares, analysts retained an “outperform” rating but reduced their target price from $450 to $350 due to an updated Bitcoin cycle forecast and accelerated issuance of new shares.
Currently holding approximately 4% of total supply with 840,447 BTC under management; Strategy boasts robust balance sheets ensuring nearly four years’ worth coverages on interest payments alongside preferred stock dividends payouts without requiring additional financing measures just yet!
Analysts believe stronger performance within both markets—Bitcoin appreciation plus STRC recovery towards historical highs ($100)—could prompt renewed acquisition activity among strategic investors once again actively buying into cryptocurrencies themselves too!
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