Bitcoin's Path to $500K: Institutional interest grows amid (trimmed) regulatory hopes

Bitcoin’s journey toward a potential $500,000 price target by 2029 is gaining momentum as institutional interest continues to strengthen.

Standard Chartered highlights that improved regulatory frameworks and reduced market volatility could attract more buyers, laying the foundation for long-term growth. Encouraging Q4 data from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shows hedge funds leading the charge into Bitcoin, with strong buying activity from banks further bolstering confidence in the digital asset.

Adding to the institutional influx, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund has secured 4,700 BTC through BlackRock’s ETF, signaling its commitment to expanding its Bitcoin holdings. With such heavyweight investors entering the market and regulatory clarity on the horizon, Standard Chartered’s ambitious price target seems increasingly plausible—potentially even before the end of a second Trump presidency in 2029.