Vaneck Market Outlook: Maintains Bitcoin End-of-Year Target Price of $180,000

BlockBeats News, August 19th, Vaneck released a post summarizing the key market points from mid-July to mid-August as follows:

1. Bitcoin (BTC) hit a historical high rebound to $124,000, with the CME benchmark reaching a yearly high; maintaining a year-end Bitcoin target of $180,000.

2. Bitcoin miner differentiation: APLD increased; although U.S. miners account for 31.5% of global hashrate, most miners have underperformed.

3. Digital Assets Treasury Company (DATS) mNAV decreased: Low volatility suppressed financing and growth.

In addition, Vaneck stated that as autumn approaches, a large amount of open options positions has increased, and even slight volatility may trigger significant price fluctuations through trader hedging. For DAT, prolonged low volatility may limit financing capacity, further compressing mNAV. Macro economic developments and re-engagement of seasonal investors may sustain Bitcoin's momentum, also potentially triggering profit-taking. Nevertheless, we still adhere to the year-end $180,000 BTC price target.