Bitcoin’s “Seventh Inning” Bull Run Could Reach $125,000, Predicts Investor

• Bitcoin’s “seventh inning” bull rally might see prices hit $125,000, driven by institutional support and sustained growth.
• Ari Paul predicts gradual BTC growth in its current phase, hinting at even higher prices in upcoming stages.
• BTC’s gradual institutional adoption could pave the way for parabolic growth, fueling strong hands and increased volatility.

Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest rally is reportedly in its “seventh inning,” a phase where the largest cryptocurrency could reach $125,000, according to investor Ari Paul, founder of BlockTower Capital. With BTC already seeing impressive growth, Paul believes the current stage marks the start of Bitcoin’s last third of the bull run. This period could introduce stronger price movement, bolstered by increasing institutional support, while Paul expects a sustained, steady rally for the next six to twelve months.

Institutional Support Backing Bitcoin’s Gradual Climb

Unlike previous retail-driven surges, the present rally shows significant institutional interest, which could contribute to sustained price gains. Paul suggests this phase will likely see a more “gradual” increase compared to previous, more rapid spikes. He believes that the “strong hands” entering now primarily institutional buyers are positioning themselves for longer-term gains, aiming to hold BTC through 2025. This gradual buildup, driven by strategic investors, may create a more stable path for Bitcoin to reach between $90,000 and $125,000.

Besides the support from institutional players, retail interest is also expected to rise in upcoming months, potentially increasing volatility. Paul anticipates that more individual buyers will enter the market, adding liquidity and sparking opportunities for aggressive trading strategies. This growing retail interest could amplify market movements, especially in Bitcoin-based derivatives, as more traders leverage BTC’s price shifts. Hence, the combination of institutional stability and retail-driven momentum may accelerate Bitcoin’s price growth.

As Bitcoin progresses through its “seventh inning,” Paul envisions even more dramatic growth in the “eighth and ninth” phases. Though he does not specify exact dates for these phases, he hints at potential parabolic growth in BTC’s final stretch. According to some speculations on Paul’s recent post, this peak might align with early Q4 of 2025, possibly bringing Bitcoin to new heights beyond its previous all-time high of $69,000 achieved in 2021.

Altcoins Poised for Gains as Bitcoin Advances

Notably, the anticipated parabolic BTC rise could also influence other cryptocurrencies. Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal recently shared that Ether (ETH) might outperform BTC in the next stages of this rally. Pal believes Ethereum’s strong fundamentals, paired with an optimistic regulatory outlook, could set the stage for ETH’s ascent. Additionally, Pal predicts altcoins like Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI) may also experience rapid growth as investors look to diversify across emerging blockchain projects.

BTC’s Positioning Reflects Paul’s Early Predictions

Paul’s recent observations align with his bullish forecast from January 2023, when BTC was trading at $22,000 amid bearish sentiment. His outlook back then anticipated BTC reaching $100,000, a target that remains on track if current momentum continues. As the cryptocurrency market enters what some see as the final stages of this rally, the combination of strategic institutional moves and surging retail activity could propel BTC and other cryptocurrencies to new peaks, shaping an increasingly robust market trajectory.