4chan’s $145,000 Bitcoin Forecast Draws Scrutiny
The claim stems from a screenshot purportedly posted on 4chan in 2018 that listed multiyear Bitcoin price targets and predicted a rise to $145,000 in October 2026. Some of its earlier targets appeared to align with market movements, recently renewing interest across social media.
A recent fact-check found that the historical targets in the screenshot may have been altered after the fact and were not verifiable as original predictions. The poster also claimed to control more than 90% of the bitcoin supply, which clearly conflicts with known ownership distribution and basic market realities. Analysts therefore concluded that the forecast of $145,000 by October 2026 lacks credible evidence.
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The history behind this eventBitcoin Forecast to Hit $55,000 'Iron Bottom' by End-2026
Bitcoin prices often move through bull and bear cycles shaped by halving cycles and market liquidity. On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant uses indicators including the MVRV Z-score to measure how far market value has diverged from realized value, helping it assess pressure from investor losses and identify long-term bottom zones.
CryptoQuant's latest analysis estimates that Bitcoin could face another shakeout in the second half of 2026 and hit an “iron bottom” of about $55,000 around December. It describes the current market as the middle of a grueling marathon and says another round of position-clearing is needed before a subsequent rebound can begin.
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