Financial institutions could drive Bitcoin’s price above $200,000 by 2025, as per research reports from Standard Chartered and Intellectia AI. The surge in institutional demand, particularly from ETFs and traders hedging against macroeconomic risks, may cause Bitcoin’s price to double this year. However, analysts caution that unforeseen events like regulatory crackdowns or geopolitical tensions could disrupt this trajectory. Recent data shows a bullish sentiment as Bitcoin surpassed $90,000 on April 22 after the largest daily net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs since January. Intellectia AI predicts that institutional demand, including corporate buyers and major exchanges, could continue to boost Bitcoin prices. Gold and Bitcoin are seen as crucial portfolio components for investors seeking to hedge against geopolitical risks and inflation, as noted by JP Morgan. Despite historically being a macroeconomic hedge, Bitcoin’s correlation with gold has been low recently, with a closer alignment to equities. While ETF inflows could impact Bitcoin’s hedge status, real network usage will determine its long-term resilience, according to industry experts. Amid growing institutional interest, the key lies in actual transactions, network development, and utility beyond speculation.