Cathie Wood Holds $1.25 M Bitcoin Target Despite $1.32 B Weekly Outflows
CSHR•Cathie Wood reaffirmed a $1.25 million Bitcoin price target within five years and a $750 000 bearish case, citing institutional adoption, stablecoin growth and US crypto legislation. Bitcoin investment products saw $1.32 billion in outflows last week, marking the largest weekly withdrawal of 2026.
1. Wood’s Long-Term Price Targets
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood reiterated her bullish projection that Bitcoin could reach $1.25 million within five years while maintaining a $750 000 bearish scenario. She described Bitcoin as an insurance policy against currency debasement and emphasized its role as a hedge in volatile markets.
2. Key Growth Catalysts
Wood identified three primary drivers for Bitcoin’s future growth: expanding institutional participation, rising stablecoin usage backed by dollar-denominated assets and Treasuries, and advancing US crypto legislation, including the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, which aim to clarify regulatory frameworks.
3. Record Institutional Outflows
Despite Wood’s confidence, Bitcoin investment products experienced $1.32 billion in outflows last week, the largest weekly withdrawal of 2026, surpassing January’s $1.09 billion. Market participants cited geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty as key factors behind the record exit.
