Katherine Dowling, president of the Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company, has made a bold prediction regarding the future of Bitcoin. In a recent interview with DL News, she stated that the flagship cryptocurrency could surpass $150,000 by the end of 2026. This forecast is based on a combination of factors that she believes will significantly boost Bitcoin”s price despite its current struggles.
Dowling highlighted a “positive trifecta” of influences that she expects will elevate Bitcoin”s value. The first of these is the evolving regulatory landscape in the United States. She noted that while the Genius Act has provided clarity regarding stablecoins, further legislation, specifically the Clarity Act, is vital for the crypto market”s stability. Additionally, changes from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which allows U.S. banks to buy and sell cryptocurrencies for their clients, are seen as beneficial.
The second pillar supporting Dowling”s bullish outlook is the return of quantitative easing. The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates multiple times this year and has ended its quantitative tightening measures. Historically, such monetary policies have created favorable conditions for risk assets like Bitcoin, leading to increased investment.
Institutional inflows represent the third crucial element in Dowling”s argument. She pointed out that Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted significant capital in 2025, a trend she anticipates will accelerate as more platforms receive approval to launch their products. Dowling emphasized that Bitcoin ETFs will continue to draw investments and that Bitcoin Direct Access Tokens (DATs) will withstand the current market turbulence.
Moreover, major financial institutions are beginning to endorse Bitcoin. Dowling referenced recent developments at Bank of America, which has given its advisers the green light to recommend Bitcoin ETFs to clients. This shift could unlock a substantial pool of capital, estimated at $3.5 trillion, which is poised to impact the market significantly.
Despite the current downturn, Dowling remains optimistic about Bitcoin”s trajectory. With regulatory improvements, increased liquidity from quantitative easing, and ongoing institutional interest, she believes the cryptocurrency will regain its momentum and achieve new heights by 2026.
