Diverging Views on Bitcoin Outlook Amid Economic Shift

[cryptoenthusiast]

Bitcoin may be eyeing a rebound after the ISM Manufacturing PMI surged to 52.6 in January, signaling renewed US economic expansion. Analysts see this as a possible turnaround for Bitcoin, which dropped to a 10-month low of $75,442 following the October 2025 liquidation event.

Predictions for Bitcoin in 2026 vary widely:

Dragonfly Capital: BTC could surpass $150,000 by year-end.

Tom Lee, Fundstrat: Bitcoin may retrace further before a late-stage comeback.

Galaxy Digital: The market is “too chaotic” to predict, with BTC potentially ranging $50,000–$250,000.

The latest ISM data suggests macro conditions may favor risk-on assets, but experts warn that Bitcoin’s price isn’t always tightly correlated with economic indicators.

[nihalsari]

pmi finally above 50 after 26 months lol… might be some risk-on vibes for btc.