Top Trader Predicts $150K Bitcoin Peak—But Warns of Major Crash

Seasoned trader Peter Brandt has reignited debate in the crypto world with his latest projection for Bitcoin’s next peak.

According to his analysis, BTC could top out between $125,000 and $150,000 by late summer 2025—though he warns that what comes after may not be pretty.

Brandt, known for his chart-based approach, shared on social platform X that Bitcoin would need to reclaim a lost parabolic trendline to stay on track for this range.

If the structure holds, he believes the market could rally into Q3 next year. But his cautionary note was just as loud: once the cycle tops, he sees a sharp correction of over 50% as a likely outcome.

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His post also caught the attention of fellow analyst Scott Melker, who echoed Brandt’s sentiment and fueled further conversation among traders. Yet not everyone is impressed by the forecast.

Some in the crypto community argue that Brandt’s numbers fall short of Bitcoin’s potential, especially with institutional interest heating up.

Adding to the bullish chorus, Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, recently offered a more aggressive view—predicting Bitcoin could hit $200,000 by 2025. The contrast in predictions highlights a growing divide between cautious optimism and sky-high expectations in the market.

Alexander Stefanov