Bitcoin is expected to hit a new high in 2027? Institutional forecasts stir market sentiment

Galaxy Research recently released an attention-grabbing market outlook forecast, with the most eye-catching being its long-term view on Bitcoin. The organization believes that by the end of 2027, Bitcoin’s price could surge to a historic high of $250,000.

Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $92,900, leaving plenty of room to reach the $250,000 target. Although market volatility will be intense in 2026 and short-term trends are hard to predict, the opportunity for Bitcoin to hit new highs that year still exists. This reflects the market’s continued optimism about Bitcoin’s medium- to long-term potential.

Solana Ecosystem Enters Expansion Phase

Compared to Bitcoin’s macro outlook, Solana faces more specific development opportunities. Galaxy Research predicts that the total market size of Web3 capital on Solana will jump from the current $750 million to $2 billion, representing nearly a threefold growth potential. As more projects launch within the Solana ecosystem and applications mature, this forecast also indicates market recognition of the blockchain ecosystem’s development potential.

Layer-1 Competition Enters a New Stage

Another trend worth noting is that Galaxy Research expects at least one operational general-purpose Layer-1 blockchain to achieve a breakthrough—integrating applications capable of generating direct revenue and channeling value back into native tokens. This marks a shift in Layer-1 competition from purely technical comparisons to a contest of tokenomics design, where creating real income through incentive mechanisms becomes a new battleground for blockchain user attraction.

These three forecasts outline the market scene from 2026 to 2027: Bitcoin remains the long-term value anchor, the Solana ecosystem is poised for growth, and Layer-1s are exploring more effective ways to capture token value. How the market will evolve at this critical milestone in 2027 continues to be a topic of ongoing investor interest.