Citigroup’s $143K Bitcoin Call for 2026—Bull, Base, and Bear Scenarios Explained

Bitcoin is increasingly correlated with equities, and strong risk-on sentiment improves BTC’s appeal. When stocks rally, capital flows into crypto. Post-ETF approval, Bitcoin's relationship with the S&P 500 tightened significantly. Citi's Bitcoin prediction assumes this correlation continues with equities grinding higher through 2026.Large ETF inflows create stable buying pressure that supports higher prices. Bitcoin spot ETFs launched in January 2024 and initially attracted tens of billions. Citi expects $ ...