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Anthony Scaramucci revises his Bitcoin price target to $150,000 after market uncertainty.
Bitcoin is currently trading below $90,000, about 28% off its October 2025 all-time highs.
Scaramucci attributes his previous missed prediction to stalled regulatory efforts in Washington.
The Clarity Act, which would define jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC, is stuck in the Senate.
Scaramucci remains hopeful that Bitcoin can still reach $150,000 if regulatory clarity is achieved.
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, has adjusted his expectations for Bitcoin’s future price. During a discussion at the Reuters Global Markets Forum, Scaramucci shared a revised target of $125,000 to $150,000 for Bitcoin. Despite the current market conditions, where Bitcoin hovers just below $90,000, Scaramucci remains hopeful about its long-term potential.
Scaramucci had previously forecasted that Bitcoin would reach $170,000 by late 2025. However, he acknowledged that this prediction had to be revised due to unforeseen delays in legislative changes.
“All of us in the Bitcoin community got overly enthusiastic about the end of repressive regulation in digital assets… and none of that happened,” Scaramucci said.
Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $90K
Currently, Bitcoin is trading around the $90,000 mark, which is about 28% below its all-time highs recorded in October 2025. This price drop has caused some to reassess their predictions for the cryptocurrency’s future. Despite this, Scaramucci remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s potential for growth in the coming years.
The setback in Bitcoin’s price has largely been attributed to stalled regulatory efforts. Scaramucci pointed out that the delays in crucial legislation, such as the Clarity Act, have made it difficult for digital assets to receive proper market structure. This bill, which is intended to clarify the jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC, has faced significant challenges in the Senate.
Regulatory Delays Hinder Bitcoin’s Growth
Scaramucci’s initial prediction was based on the assumption that regulatory clarity would soon arrive, enabling a more favorable environment for Bitcoin. However, as the crypto market has not seen the expected regulatory relief, Bitcoin’s price trajectory has been affected.
“The Clarity Act, which is supposed to set clear boundaries between regulators, is stalled in the Senate,” Scaramucci explained.
This week at @wef, I sat down with @DivyaChowdhury @Reuters to discuss @SkyBridge’s positioning amid global volatility and our long-term conviction in digital assets. The path may be choppy, but our thesis hasn’t changed.
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— Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) January 21, 2026
Bitcoin’s path to higher valuations depends on whether the proposed legislation can pass. The delays in crypto market regulation are now becoming a key factor in Bitcoin’s price performance. With the White House prioritizing other economic issues, the outlook for Bitcoin remains uncertain, and the potential for a $150,000 price target hinges on upcoming political developments.
Bloomberg recently reported that the U.S. crypto market structure bill is now expected to be delayed until February or March 2026. With the current political climate focusing on other issues, such as homeownership restrictions, Bitcoin’s regulatory future remains up in the air.
