Bitcoin's potential peak before a correction, according to an analyst.
In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to make headlines with its impressive price surge. As of mid-July 2025, the digital currency has broken through previous all-time highs, reaching a record high of $123,000, and forecasts remain bullish for the near future.
According to a recent analysis by Katie Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner of Fairlead Strategies, Bitcoin could potentially reach $135,000 by September 2025. This prediction is based on a combination of technical analysis principles, key market dynamics, and the growing trend of institutional adoption and ETF demand.
The current price level hovers around $117,000–$122,000, following a recent breakout to these new highs. In the short term, many analysts predict a rise to $125,000–$128,000 by late July 2025.
Looking further ahead, the mid-term forecast suggests a potential $130,000–$135,000 by September 2025, with the possibility of even higher prices—up to $140,000–$150,000 by the end of 2025—if institutional flows and macroeconomic conditions remain favourable.
Stockton's prediction of Bitcoin reaching $135,000 is underpinned by several factors. The absence of spiking Funding Rates in the derivatives market suggests that Bitcoin's move toward $135K may not be topping out. Aggregated Open Interest in the derivatives market has surged past $41 billion, showing growing participation but not reckless leverage.
Moreover, Bitcoin remains above its 50-day and 200-day Moving Averages, indicating continued support for the $135K target in the intermediate term. Stockton's team at Fairlead used measured move projections to estimate the Bitcoin target at approximately $135,000.
If history repeats, Bitcoin could push higher into Q4 2025 before a significant drawdown sets in, as seen in 2017 and 2021 when Bitcoin continued rallying for 3-6 months post-ATH before topping out.
It's important to note that the Bitcoin daily chart shows continued upside, but with signs of caution. The Stochastic RSI on the daily chart has begun to turn downward from the 90s, a potential sign of short-term exhaustion. However, the MACD on the same chart remains in bullish territory, indicating sustained momentum.
The price breakout of Bitcoin was decisive at the $108,300 level, as per Stockton. The rally in BTC isn't being driven by excessive long speculation, which often precedes sharp corrections. Instead, it appears to be supported by a growing interest from institutions and a controlled optimism in the derivatives market, with growing participation but relatively neutral Aggregated Funding Rate.
In addition to Bitcoin, Stockton sees further upside not just for the digital currency, but for crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase and Strategy as well. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, these predictions underscore the potential for significant gains in the digital currency sector, barring any major market disruptions.
- Investors and analysts alike are anticipating Bitcoin's price to reach $135,000 by September 2025, based on Katie Stockton's technical analysis and the growing trend of institutional adoption and ETF demand.
- The price breakout of Bitcoin, driven by institutional interest and controlled optimism in the derivatives market, has propelled the digital currency to new highs, potentially hinting at further upside for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-linked stocks like Coinbase and Strategy.
- The prediction of Bitcoin reaching $135,000 is supported by several factors such as the absence of spiking Funding Rates, surging Aggregated Open Interest in the derivatives market, and Bitcoin's continued support above its 50-day and 200-day Moving Averages.
