Bitcoin's recent price movements have shown less volatility compared to previous cycles, according to Fu Rao, Executive Director of the Hong Kong International New Economy Research Institute. In an article for Ta Kung Pao, he attributed the 2025 surge to the widespread availability of Bitcoin ETFs, which have stabilized its speculative nature. As 2026 unfolds, market analysts are divided on Bitcoin's trajectory. Some predict a significant correction, while others are optimistic about a year-end surge to $150,000, with further growth to $250,000 by 2027. Despite Bitcoin's integration into traditional finance, it may take 5 to 10 years to achieve the same social acceptance as gold.