Institutional crypto investment firm Bitwise reaffirms its $200,000 Bitcoin price prediction amidst escalating global trade tensions. Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan, remains optimistic about the year-end target despite the current economic climate. He believes that the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s trade policies could benefit Bitcoin and the crypto market as a whole. Hougan pointed out that the Trump administration’s desire for a weaker dollar could impact Bitcoin positively. A weaker dollar historically correlates with a stronger Bitcoin performance. The recent fall in the US Dollar Index (DXY) supports this trend, having dropped more than 7% since the start of 2025. Hougan also mentioned the long-term implications of a disrupted global reserve currency system, stating that alternative assets like Bitcoin and gold could play a more significant role in the future. Other experts in the field, like crypto trader Will Clemente, share the sentiment that Bitcoin is poised to outperform other assets in the current economic environment. As of now, Bitcoin is up 7.5% in the past 24 hours, trading at $81,700, with a 32% correction from its January all-time high. The market outlook remains positive for Bitcoin, despite the ongoing economic uncertainties. The evolving global economic landscape could further boost Bitcoin’s status as a valuable investment option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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