Predicted Bitcoin Price Surge to $135K by Q3 According to Standard Chartered
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is making headlines for its robust price momentum as we approach Q3 2025. This surge is attributed to significant institutional inflows and increased corporate treasury purchases, according to Standard Chartered's recent predictions [1][3].
Institutional investors have been actively investing in Bitcoin via regulated ETF platforms. In Q2 2025 alone, spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted a substantial $12.4 billion, equivalent to approximately 120,000 BTC [2]. Standard Chartered expects this trend to accelerate in Q3, deepening market liquidity and providing support for the digital currency.
Companies have also been adding Bitcoin to their corporate treasuries. Roughly 125,000 BTC were added in Q2 2025, matching the inflows from ETFs [2][4]. Standard Chartered anticipates that this trend will continue or increase in Q3, reflecting rising strategic confidence and positioning Bitcoin as a mainstream balance-sheet asset.
This combined demand from ETFs and corporate buyers (around 245,000 BTC in Q2 alone) represents a structural change in Bitcoin's market dynamics, helping to sustain price increases and potentially override the historical pattern of price declines 18 months post-halving [1][4]. The April 2024 halving has had less influence on price declines due to these new flows, signaling a shift towards more stable, institutional-driven price momentum [1].
Growing regulatory clarity and macroeconomic conditions like inflation and global recovery further bolster institutional confidence, reinforcing sustained demand and price support for Bitcoin [3].
In other crypto news, the U.S. House Committee is planning a cryptocurrency capital hearing, while Circle is seeking a national trust bank charter to enhance USDC infrastructure. Elon Musk has initiated the formation of a new 'America Party', and Morgan Stanley has warned of tariff policy impact on markets.
As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, it's clear that institutional investment is playing an increasingly important role in shaping Bitcoin's future. With Standard Chartered predicting a possible price surge to $135,000 or higher during Q3 2025 [1][2][3][4], the digital currency is poised for an exciting period ahead.
[1] Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin to Reach $135,000 by End of Q3 2025, CoinDesk, 1st June 2025 [2] Bitcoin ETF Inflows Outpaced Gold ETFs in Q2, Cointelegraph, 15th June 2025 [3] Bitcoin's Market Dominance Climbs Past 60% in June, CoinMarketCap, 10th June 2025 [4] Most ETF Buying Remains Unhedged, Strengthening the Price Floor Going into Q3, The Block, 1st July 2025
Institutional investors are actively investing in Bitcoin via regulated ETF platforms and adding it to their corporate treasuries, contributing to a significant increase in demand for cryptocurrency. This trend, according to Standard Chartered, is expected to continue in Q3 2025, further deepening market liquidity and potentially leading to a surge in Bitcoin's price, with predictions reaching up to $135,000 [1]. The growth of altcoins and the overall finance sector is also impacted by blockchain technology, which is revolutionizing various aspects of the technology industry.
