Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says Bitcoin Could Reach $200,000 by the End of the Year

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has said that Bitcoin could reach $200000 by the end of the year. He made the comment during an interview with Fox News.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has set a new price target of $200,000 for Bitcoin by the end of the year, upping his earlier prediction of $175,000. The new estimate was shared during an interview with Fox News.

As reported by DeepChain, Garlinghouse's comments come amid anticipation for the next move from traders following XRP's proximity to a trendline support level.

Garlinghouse's remarks suggest optimism regarding the changing regulatory landscape in the U.S., which could benefit the crypto industry.

"I think what you're seeing now is a pivot from the administration, certainly from the administration officials, to be more supportive of crypto," Garlinghouse said.

He added that market sentiment is improving, and this optimism, combined with a better regulatory environment, could help Bitcoin's price rise.

"We've seen market sentiment improve. I think consumer confidence is slowly improving. And I think all of that bodes well for continued appreciation in the Bitcoin price."

Garlinghouse did not give a forecast for XRP, citing his direct involvement with the project.

"I'm not going to make a price prediction for XRP. I'm too close to it. I think it's dangerous for any CEO to make price predictions for their own company's stock."

However, he did speak broadly about the crypto market and Bitcoin, highlighting its potential for reaching new highs this year.

Garlinghouse's comments suggest that the Ripple CEO remains bullish on Bitcoin and XRP in the long term. He believes that both assets are poised for strong gains in the coming years as the crypto industry continues to grow and mature.

Meanwhile, DeepSeek AI has shared its projections for Bitcoin and XRP in 2025.

Its predictions are based on machine learning models trained on historical cryptocurrency prices, market trends, and relevant socioeconomic and geopolitical factors.

According to DeepSeek AI's analysis, Bitcoin could trade in the range of $100,000 to $150,000 by 2025, considering the ongoing macroeconomic recovery and improving market sentiment.

Moreover, there's a 30% chance of a bullish "hyperbitcoinization" phase, pushing Bitcoin to new heights of $350,000. This scenario reflects optimism about growing institutional adoption and blockchain's expanding role in global finance.

However, a black swan scenario predicts a peak of $500,000, which could occur if unexpected events like a major war or global financial crisis negatively impact the cryptocurrency market.

As for XRP, DeepSeek AI predicts it could be trading between $3.50 and $5.00 by the end of 2025.

The likelihood of a favorable outcome in Ripple's legal case with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at a 70% probability boosts confidence and demand for XRP.

The machine learning models factor in various data points such as interest rates, inflation, employment data, and news sentiment to provide a comprehensive analysis of the market.

The analysis also considers the adoption rate of cryptocurrencies among institutions and governments, which is expected to increase over time.

According to DeepSeek AI's projections, if the adoption proceeds smoothly, XRP could be trading at an average price of $4.70 by 2025, ranging from $3.50 to $5.0.

The integration of blockchain technology into global finance is progressing steadily, and several institutions have already begun investing in cryptocurrencies.

If this trend continues, and we witness a scenario where Bitcoin's market cap surpasses $10 trillion by 2025, it's hyperbitcoinization. In such a case, DeepSeek AI predicts that Bitcoin's price could soar to $350,000.

However, if a major crisis hits the cryptocurrency market, for instance, a large-scale war or a global financial crisis leading to a market crash, it will be a black swan event.

In that scenario, DeepSeek AI predicts that Bitcoin's price could reach a peak of $500,000 before the crash.

The occurrence probability of this event is low, estimated at 10%, and it's expected that Bitcoin's price will trade within the range of $100,000 to $150,000 in 2025.

The probability of XRP's price trading between $3.50 and $5.00 by the end of 2025 is 70%, while the probability of it trading below $3.0 is 30%.

This analysis considers various factors such as interest rates, inflation, employment data, and news sentiment.

The models also factor in the adoption rate of cryptocurrencies among institutions and governments, which is expected to