Bitcoin Could Reach $135,000 Soon, Says Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin may hit $135,000 soon as ETF inflows and seasonal trends push BTC above $120K in Q4 2025.

Bitcoin has been showing strong momentum this week, trading above $121,000 and following a seasonal trend analysts call “Uptober.” Early Friday, Bitcoin was valued at around $120,420, up 1.3% from the previous day, according to CoinGecko.
Post-Halving Price Resilience
Historically, Bitcoin often declines about 18 months after a halving. The April 2024 halving did not follow this pattern. Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research, noted that current market conditions, including U.S. government risks and treasury term premiums, are affecting BTC differently than in previous cycles.
Investor Predictions Climb
On Myriad, a prediction platform by Decrypt’s parent company DASTAN, 49% of users now expect Bitcoin to stay above $120,000 by October 15, up from 20% just two days earlier. This increase reflects growing confidence in BTC’s short-term price stability.
ETF Inflows Support Growth
Institutional participation continues to rise. Net Bitcoin ETF inflows have reached $58 billion, including $23 billion in 2025. Kendrick forecasts at least $20 billion more by year-end, backing his long-term prediction of $200,000 for BTC by December 2025.
Key Takeaways for Traders
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Bitcoin is defying historical post-halving declines.
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Seasonal Q4 trends (“Uptober”) continue to support gains.
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Strong institutional ETF inflows may stabilize prices.
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U.S. government policy and treasury market movements could influence BTC in the coming weeks.
Bitcoin’s price has stayed above $120,000 due to seasonal Q4 gains, strong institutional ETF inflows, and market sensitivity to U.S. government and treasury conditions.
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