Bitcoin experts predict a potential price surge for the crypto asset, with some estimating a value of $200,000 by year-end. This optimism stems from a combination of political developments, increased institutional investment, and favorable economic trends. Mena Theodorou, co-founder of Coinstash, believes the recent executive order allowing Bitcoin inclusion in retirement plans could unlock a massive market for crypto assets, potentially representing an $12.5 trillion opportunity. This new access to roughly 90 million 401(k) accounts according to Theodorou could significantly accelerate price growth. Wall Street firms and analysts are also bullish on the potential, with forecasts from Bernstein, Bitwise, and Standard Chartered suggesting Bitcoin could reach a value of $200,000 before year-end. This positive outlook is supported by increasing demand for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), corporate adoption of cryptocurrencies exceeding 200 companies, a weakening dollar, and easing inflation concerns. **Experts suggest this rally differs from past retail-driven surges due to the influence of institutional investors, deeper global liquidity, and the integration of Bitcoin into real-world financial systems.** With political support, market activity, and favorable economic conditions aligning, some believe Bitcoin’s next significant milestone could arrive sooner than anticipated.