Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by late 2025 or early 2026, driven by multiple global catalysts. He cites growing adoption by tech giants like Apple and Amazon exploring stablecoin-based payments, along with advancing U.S. crypto regulations, including the STABLE Act. Macroeconomic pressures like inflation, geopolitical instability, and potential interest rate cuts could further boost crypto appeal. Crypto ownership also rose 13% in 2024, surpassing 659 million users globally. Hoskinson anticipates a short-term market pause followed by a major speculative rally by late summer or fall, setting the stage for Bitcoin’s next parabolic bull market phase.