Where Will Bitcoin Go Next

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Despite its phenomenal historical performance, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is underperforming expectations in 2025. As of November 14th, the price of this digital asset has increased by only 8%. Due to selling pressure, it is currently trading 25% below its peak in early October.

Investors are unsure about the future. Where will the world's top cryptocurrency go next?

The short term is incredibly uncertain.

It is difficult to predict where Bitcoin will trade a year from now. Factors such as interest rates, unemployment, Federal Reserve comments, geopolitical developments, regulatory changes, and trends in the crypto and Bitcoin industry can significantly impact price movement. These factors are completely unpredictable.

By the end of 2026, Bitcoin's price could be much higher than it is today. It is also possible that another crypto winter could cause the price of this digital asset to decline significantly.

Investors should think about the next five or ten years.

It's easy to think about what might happen in the next 12 months, but the best investors focus on the next five or ten years. In the past, Bitcoin has performed exceptionally well over the long term, even though it has been a very volatile asset.

I believe annual returns will continue to decline going forward, but gains will still be impressive as more capital is attracted to owning a scarce asset. Looking ahead to 2030 or 2035, Bitcoin's value should be much higher.

Should you invest $1,000 in Bitcoin now?

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