Cardano’s Hoskinson Bullish: $250K BTC Target, Stablecoins Poised for Major Tech Uptake

Hoskinson Sees Bitcoin Hitting $250K as Fed Pivot and Big Tech Entry Fuel Crypto Optimism

Bitcoin (BTC) could climb to $250,000 within the next 12 months, according to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, who cited upcoming Federal Reserve rate cuts and accelerating institutional adoption as key drivers.

Speaking to CNBC, Hoskinson said market conditions are primed for a major crypto rally once economic headwinds ease and liquidity returns.

“Once interest rates come down, there will be a surge of cheap capital—and that money’s going to flow into crypto,” he said.

BTC is currently trading at approximately $81,000, recovering from a short-lived dip below $77,000. The rebound followed President Trump’s announcement of a temporary 90-day tariff reduction, aimed at resetting trade negotiations.

Despite the bounce, bitcoin remains down roughly 25% from its January all-time high of $109,000.

Fed, Tech, and Regulation in Focus

Hoskinson’s forecast echoes earlier targets from industry figures including Tim Draper and Fundstrat’s Tom Lee. He also emphasized the growing likelihood that top-tier tech companies such as Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon will integrate stablecoins into their ecosystems.

Pending legislation—including a proposed stablecoin framework and the Digital Asset Market Structure Act—could give large firms the clarity needed to enter the sector.

“The tech giants will move when the rules are clear,” Hoskinson said. “And when they do, adoption will spike.”

Crypto.com recently reported a 13% year-over-year growth in global crypto users, further supporting Hoskinson’s thesis.

Timeline: Late-Summer Acceleration

While near-term volatility may persist, Hoskinson expects a lull over the next three to five months, followed by renewed speculative momentum in Q3.

“I expect the next wave to begin by August or September and extend well into 2026,” he said.

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