[Ripple CEO: Bitcoin Expected to Rise to $180,000 by the End of 2026] According to Cryptopolitan, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated at Binance Blockchain Week that he predicts Bitcoin's price will reach $180,000 by the end of 2026. Garlinghouse mentioned that compared to recent years, he is more optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies, with the increasingly clear U.S. regulatory environment being a major positive factor. Solana Foundation Chair Lily Liu said that even if Bitcoin's price reaches the $90,000 threshold, it would be considered normal, and she noted that its price is very likely to surpass $100,000. Binance CEO Richard Teng acknowledged recent market volatility but emphasized that the overall trend remains highly optimistic. Teng stated: 'Volatility is not unique to cryptocurrencies; it is a characteristic shared by all asset classes... However, institutions are entering the market in large numbers. Institutional participation doubled last year and has doubled again this year.'