SOL Strategies CEO predicts Bitcoin will surge to $175,000 by the end of the year as institutional funds restructure the crypto market infrastructure | BTC price prediction

Leah Wald, CEO of SOL Strategies, made an optimistic prediction during an exclusive interview with CNBC TV18: Bitcoin will break through the $175,000 mark by the end of the year. This veteran investment strategist pointed out that the deep involvement of institutional investors like BlackRock and Cathie Wood is changing the market structure, and the reopening of bank channels is paving the way for large funds to get on board. Although Bitcoin has recently fallen from its high of $124,000, Wald believes this is just a brief adjustment in the long-term bull run, and the million-dollar target by 2030 is still achievable.

[get on board: Traditional financial giants reshape the market landscape]

Wald revealed a fundamental shift in institutional funding during the interview:

• Asset management giants like BlackRock launch complete crypto investment solutions
• Cathie Wood's ARK Investment Management continues to increase its Bitcoin allocation.
• Traditional financial leaders like Larry Fink openly support digital currencies.

She emphasized: "The valuation models and balance sheet plans brought by these voices support price targets that are much higher than people previously expected." This institutional-level recognition is changing the market ecosystem, as the banking system is reopening service channels to crypto companies, making large capital allocations possible.

[Price Prediction: A conservative estimate of $175,000 based on three main pillars]

Wald's $175,000 prediction is based on three factors:

1. Supply Scarcity:
   1. The new supply after halving decreases to 0.8% per year
   2. Institutional-level demand annual growth rate exceeds 200%
   3. The exchange balance hits a five-year low
2. Institutional Allocation Demand:
   1. The allocation ratio of government bonds for listed companies is increased to 1-3%
   2. National Sovereign Funds Begin Pilot Investments
   3. Pension funds gradually relax investment restrictions
3. Improved infrastructure:
   1. Compliance custody solutions to address storage challenges
   2. Futures ETFs provide traditional market access.
   3. Tax clarity eliminates legal uncertainty

[Industry Evolution: From Speculative Tool to Financial Infrastructure]

Wald pointed out the most critical shift: "The crypto industry is no longer just about quick profits; mainstream finance is rebuilding on blockchain tools." This paradigm shift is reflected in:

• National level: Several sovereign countries are studying Bitcoin as a reserve asset

• Institutional level: Companies like BlackRock are planning a custody service ecosystem.

• Technical aspect: Layer two solutions like Lightning Network enhance usability

She believes that the "de-banking" dilemma after the FTX collapse has eased, and traditional financial institutions are beginning to actively embrace crypto technology, which is a more important long-term benefit than price fluctuations.

[Risk Warning: The road of volatility has never been smooth]

Despite the optimistic outlook, World also acknowledges the challenges:

• The short-term volatility remains as high as 80%, and a target of $175,000 implies an increase of over 40%.
• Regulatory policies still have uncertainties (especially the impact of the US elections)
• The macroeconomic environment (interest rate policies, inflation data) affects the risk asset preference.

Key nodes that traders need to pay attention to:

1. September Federal Reserve Interest Rate Meeting
2. The US CPI data will be released in October.
3. November U.S. Presidential Election Results
4. December Institutional Annual Rebalancing Window

[Long-term Vision: Theoretical Basis for a Million Dollar in 2030]

The $1 million prediction for 2030 mentioned by World is based on:

1. Adoption Curve: 10% of the global population holds Bitcoin
2. Value storage assumption: Capture 10% of the global gold market value
3. Institutional Allocation: The average allocation of assets by S&P 500 companies is 1%.

This long-term perspective positions Bitcoin as "Digital Gold 2.0", with its value storage function being strengthened alongside the digitalization process of the traditional financial system.

[Market Status: Opportunities in Adjustment]

The current Bitcoin price is fluctuating in the range of $112,000 to $118,000, retracing from the high of $124,000:

• The futures funding rate is returning to neutral
• Continuous net outflow from the exchange
• Miners' selling pressure weakens

Technical analysts believe that $110,000 is a strong support level, and maintaining this position will preserve the integrity of the upward trend.

【Conclusion】

Leah Wald's prediction of $175,000 is not mere blind optimism, but rather based on a threefold argument of institutional fund flows, infrastructure improvements, and macro trends. For investors, the current adjustment period may be the last opportunity to get on board before the year-end rally. It is recommended to adopt a gradual accumulation strategy, focusing on observing the defense of the $110,000 support level; if it is effectively defended, positions can be gradually increased. It should be noted that if it falls below $105,000, it may trigger a deeper adjustment, but based on institutional demand fundamentals, the probability is less than 30%.