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Where Will Bitcoin Be in 5 Years?

There's one major thing holding Bitcoin back.

Where Will Bitcoin Be in 5 Years?

Published August 16, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been a major disappointment for investors over the past five years. While many tech stocks have soared thanks to artificial intelligence, Bitcoin has lagged. The cryptocurrency is up just 40% over the past five years, compared to the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gains of about 74%.

While a couple of catalysts could push Bitcoin higher over the next five years, I think investors should expect more uncertainty. Here's why.

Details

I think there's a chance that if the U.S. enters a recession -- or another economic environment that brings uncertainty -- over the next five years, some investors could shift money into Bitcoin to protect their capital.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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