AI Models Forecast Bitcoin Year-End Prices Between $84.5K and $105.5K

Bitcoin has been trading between $76,200 and $82,100 over the past week, prompting a fresh round of price forecasts from eleven artificial‑intelligence models. The models were given a prompt that referenced Bitcoin’s October 2025 peak of $126,272 and its recent dip to just above $79,000.

Forecast Range

• Deepseek Deepthink: $105,480 (most bullish)
• Claude Opus 5: $84,500 (most conservative)
• Median forecast across all models: $96,500
• Other notable estimates: Claude Sonnet 5 – $98,500; Qwen 3.7+ – $98,500; ChatGPT Sol Instant – $96,500; Pi AI – $98,000; Gemini Pro – $88,500; Venice AI – $94,500

Model Sentiment Compared to May

All eleven models now predict a higher year‑end price than they did in May 2026. The average forecast in May was $102,305, while the current average sits near $96,500, indicating a more conservative overall stance despite the bullish range.

Market Context

Recent price action has lifted Bitcoin back to the $82,000 level, renewing bullish sentiment among traders and analysts. Wall Street research firm Bernstein has suggested that six‑digit prices could be achievable this year, and a senior portfolio manager at Siebert Financial mentioned the potential for $175,000 in the following year, citing the GENIUS Act as a possible catalyst.

Key Takeaway

While AI forecasts vary widely, the consensus points to Bitcoin closing 2026 in the mid‑$90,000s, roughly 21 % above current levels.