Bitcoin Could Hit $150,000 by End-2026 as Wall Street and Regulators Line Up, BSTR President Says
A senior executive at Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) believes Bitcoin still has plenty of room to run — even after its recent pullback.
Katherine Dowling, president of BSTR, says Bitcoin could climb to $150,000 by the end of 2026, pointing to a rare alignment of regulatory clarity, easier monetary policy, and growing Wall Street adoption.
Her prediction comes as Bitcoin trades around $90,180, roughly 28% below its all-time high, and slightly lower over the past 24 hours.
“The Trifecta Is Lining Up”
In an interview with DL News, Dowling said she remains bullish despite recent market weakness.
“I am bullish on Bitcoin in 2026 despite the recent risk-off sentiment and price slide,” she said. “Beyond the fundamentals, we now have the trifecta: a positive regulatory environment, quantitative easing, and institutional inflows.”
Much of that optimism centers on recent changes in the U.S. financial landscape.
President Trump recently signed the GENIUS Act into law, creating a formal regulatory framework for stablecoins. At the same time, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) cleared the way for national banks to offer crypto brokerage services — a major step toward mainstream adoption.
Rate Cuts and Big-Bank Buy-In
Monetary policy is also turning supportive. The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates three times this year, a backdrop that has historically favored risk assets like Bitcoin.
Institutional interest is following close behind. Bank of America now allows its more than 15,000 financial advisers to recommend Bitcoin ETFs to clients, suggesting allocations of 1% to 4%. With roughly $3.5 trillion in client assets, even small allocations could translate into meaningful inflows.
Brian Huang, CEO of investment platform Glider, echoed Dowling’s view.
“If we zoom out, the Fed is lowering interest rates — and that should bode well for risk assets like Bitcoin and ETH ETFs,” Huang told DL News. “I expect Bitcoin to reach $150,000 before the end of 2026.”
Why This Time Feels Different
For proponents, Bank of America’s move is more than symbolic. It marks a shift from Bitcoin being a fringe, client-requested asset to one that advisers can proactively recommend within a regulated, fiduciary framework.
That change brings Bitcoin into the plumbing of traditional finance — compliance systems, portfolio models, and adviser workflows — a development many see as far more powerful than short-term retail hype.
In that context, Dowling’s $150,000 forecast isn’t just a price call. It’s a bet that Bitcoin’s next leg higher will be driven less by speculation, and more by steady, institutional demand finally finding an open door.
