Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin Rally, Maintains $150K Year-End Target

Tom Lee, co-founder and managing partner of Fundstrat, remains bullish on Bitcoin, maintaining his year-end target of $150,000 despite recent price weakness. In an interview with CNBC, Lee expressed confidence that Bitcoin is poised for a strong rally in the second half of the year, especially as it flirts with short-term lows below $80,000. He believes that now offers a good entry point for long-term investors, citing seasonal factors that have historically made Bitcoin less attractive until after March. Now that the month has passed, Lee sees favorable conditions for Bitcoin to perform well for the rest of the year.

Lee pointed to several macroeconomic and political catalysts that could boost Bitcoin’s price in the months ahead. Central banks, including the Federal Reserve, are easing policies, and quantitative tightening is ending. These developments, along with “positive Washington tailwinds,” could create a favorable environment for Bitcoin to rise through the remainder of 2025. Lee remains optimistic, stating that a Bitcoin price of $150,000 or higher by year-end is not only possible but likely.

He also commented on the broader global economic context, specifically on U.S. protectionist policies under former President Donald Trump. Lee believes that once the political turbulence related to tariffs is behind us, markets will have the opportunity to focus on positive developments, which could further fuel Bitcoin’s growth.

Addressing concerns about the U.S. dollar and its role in global markets, Lee echoed BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s comments about the potential risks posed by protectionist policies undermining the dollar’s strength. However, Lee sees the regulation of stablecoins as a potential safeguard for the dollar’s dominance, particularly within the crypto space. He emphasized that the U.S. dollar is far more dominant in the world of stablecoins than in traditional financial markets, and he believes that smart stablecoin legislation could actually protect the dollar’s position globally.

As April begins, Lee’s message to investors is clear: while Bitcoin may be facing short-term challenges, the worst could be behind it, and the road ahead is ripe for growth, possibly leading to new all-time highs.