Bitcoin is forecasted to climb to $102,000 by 2026, driven by institutional buying and a favorable macroeconomic environment, according to Gabe Selby, head of research at CF Benchmarks. The cryptocurrency, currently priced at $90,000, is expected to benefit from declining labor costs and potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, creating a "Goldilocks" scenario for risk assets. Despite being down nearly 30% from its October 2025 peak of $126,000, Bitcoin's market dynamics are shifting. Institutional investors are poised to play a significant role, with U.S. spot ETFs amassing over $100 billion in assets. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust leads with $67 billion under management. Additionally, Morgan Stanley is preparing to launch new ETFs backed by cryptocurrencies, signaling further institutional integration into digital assets.