BTC Could Reach $150,000 by 2027: New Forecast
Experts expect the BTC uptrend to continue. According to their estimates, BTC could reach $150,000 by mid-2027 and approach $300,000 by 2029. Under the most favorable conditions, the price could reach $200,000 and $500,000, respectively.
Long-term forecasts remain positive: by 2033, BTC could reach $1 million. If market conditions improve, major corporate players may resume active cryptocurrency purchases.
Zcash Retreats After First ETF Launch: What Happened to Its Price
Zcash fell more than 8% after the launch of the first spot ETF for the cryptocurrency. Before the fund was introduced, ZEC had gained around 60% in a week.
ETF trading began on August 25. On its first trading day, the fund's shares lost around 1.5%. By August 26, the fund had approximately $304 million in assets under management and held around 388,000 ZEC.
Ahead of the ETF launch, Zcash surged sharply and reached $880 on August 23 - its highest level in roughly eight years. After the fund debuted, the price corrected to around $790.
The sharp decline following a strong rally shows that the launch of an ETF does not always guarantee further price growth. Some investors may have taken profits immediately after the fund entered the market.
The Next BTC Cycle Could Be the Strongest Yet: What Could Drive Growth
Advances in artificial intelligence could make BTC more attractive as a scarce asset. As the cost of creating and reproducing digital products declines, BTC's hard supply cap of 21 million coins becomes increasingly significant.
Another important growth driver is BTC's performance against gold. This ratio rose by around 20% over the past week, a move that in previous market cycles often preceded a shift in the long-term trend.
The bullish outlook suggests that the next cycle could be one of the strongest in cryptocurrency's history. At the same time, analysts emphasize that the impact of AI on demand for scarce assets is still in its early stages.
Major DOGE Holder Abandons Crypto Reserve and Invests in AI
The company abandoned its DOGE accumulation strategy and sold almost its entire reserve - around 463 million coins for $33.4 million.
The proceeds were allocated to the development of an artificial intelligence project. The DOGE treasury strategy, launched in 2025, has effectively come to an end.
The sale highlights how quickly companies can change their priorities in the crypto market. Until recently, DOGE was viewed as a promising reserve asset, while capital is now being redirected toward the AI sector.
Zcash Mining Becomes Significantly More Profitable Than BTC Mining and AI Computing
The sharp rise in Zcash (ZEC) to multi-year highs has made mining the cryptocurrency significantly more profitable than BTC mining and the use of computing power for AI.
According to industry analysts, mining ZEC with Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro devices generates around $727 per MWh of electricity. By comparison, the average return from high-performance computing is around $222, while modern BTC mining generates approximately $162 per MWh.
As a result, ZEC mining currently generates around 4.5 times more revenue than BTC mining and more than three times the returns from AI computing.
The main reason is ZEC's rapid price growth. Over the past year, the coin's value has increased by more than 2,000%, significantly boosting the profitability of its mining. If prices remain high, Zcash is likely to remain one of the most profitable options for miners.
Ethereum Outpaced BTC in Growth and Reached a New High
Ethereum (ETH) maintained its upward momentum, outperforming BTC in terms of growth. Over the past seven days, ETH gained around 30%, breaking above $2,540 - a level not seen since the end of January.
Over the same period, BTC rose 22%, reaching around $77,300. The ETH/BTC ratio also returned to late-January levels, at approximately 0.032 BTC per ETH.
ETH's third-quarter return has already exceeded 55%. Experts attribute the growing investor interest to the development of the DeFi ecosystem, where Ethereum serves as key infrastructure.
Optimistic forecasts point to further ETH price growth over the medium term. Current data suggests that the leading altcoin has once again begun to outperform the market leader in terms of growth.
