Bitcoin Ends 2025 with Losses, Experts Eye 2026 Rebound Amid Catalysts

• Bitcoin is set to end 2025 in the red, down about 6% on the year and 30% from its October high of $126,000, currently trading at $88,242.
• Losses are attributed to cascading liquidations, economic uncertainty, and tariff threats, causing investors to rotate out of volatile assets.
• Citi Research forecasts a potential rebound in 2026, driven by growing crypto ETFs ($15bn flows) and anticipated US regulatory support.
• Citi's price targets for Bitcoin over the next 12 months range from a bearish $78,000 to a bullish $189,000, with a base case of $143,000.
• While some fear a traditional four-year cycle plunge, ReserveOne CEO Jaime Leverton predicts a new all-time high in 2026, signaling the cycle's end.

Why It Matters: Bitcoin faces 2025 losses but experts predict a strong 2026 rebound driven by ETFs and regulation.