[Ripple CEO: Bitcoin Expected to Rise to $180,000 by the End of 2026] BlockBeats News, December 4, according to Cryptopolitan, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated at the Binance Blockchain Week event 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 regulatory environment in the United States 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 fluctuations but emphasized that the overall trend remains highly optimistic.