Tom Lee Optimistic on Bitcoin; Predicts Massive Price Surge Ahead

Tom Lee, head of Funstrat, predicts Bitcoin’s price could reach $150,000, emphasising historical cycles that show potential growth after correction phases. He cites a tweet from analyst Julien Bittel, who predicts Bitcoin is on track to enter the “banana zone.” Meanwhile, Michael Saylor champions Bitcoin as true money and discusses its increasing usability through products like the Gemini credit card.

The head of Funstrat, Tom Lee, has taken to social media to share an optimistic forecast for Bitcoin. He predicts that the cryptocurrency will reach a price point referred to as the “banana zone” by the end of its current cycle. Lee’s predictions are based on historical Bitcoin cycles, drawing attention to analysis shared by Julien Bittel, head of macro research at Global Macro Investor, which outlines trends since 2011.

Bittel’s infographic charts four Bitcoin cycles, the first three of which have concluded with a successful trip to the “banana zone.” Each cycle saw two phases of price correction, and according to Bittel’s analysis, the current Bitcoin cycle that started in 2022 is presently navigating its initial correction phase. Both analysts are optimistic about Bitcoin’s future, with Bittel stating “higher… much higher,” and Lee reiterating his belief that “Bitcoin is the way.”

Lee has previously revealed his belief that Bitcoin could soar to $150,000 after correcting to around $50,000 to $60,000. In an earlier discussion on CNBC, he stated that Bitcoin had significant room for growth. After peaking at an all-time high of $111,970 in May following a temporary agreement between the US and China in their trade tensions, he noted Bitcoin’s temporary fall to about $78,000 was largely due to institutional sell-offs of various assets, including Bitcoin.

Notably, Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy and long-time Bitcoin supporter, just shared an encounter with the Winklevoss twins during the Bitcoin 2025 event. In a photo shared online, Saylor is seen with the twins who presented him with a Gemini Bitcoin Credit Card. This card, as Saylor mentioned, is a step towards making Bitcoin more usable for everyday transactions, as it allows users to earn Bitcoin rewards when they make purchases with fiat money. Saylor boldly stated that “Bitcoin is money. Everything else is credit,” highlighting the growing integration of Bitcoin into daily financial practices.

Tyler Winklevoss contributed to the conversation, claiming that Saylor’s card features a substantial “whale limit,” implying Strategy’s large-scale Bitcoin investments. This exchange underlines the continuing dialogue within the crypto community about Bitcoin’s role and future in the broader economic landscape.