Charles Hoskinson Eyes $250K Bitcoin, Says Stablecoins Set for Big Tech Integration

Charles Hoskinson Sees Bitcoin Hitting $250K as Market Shifts and Tech Giants Embrace Crypto

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has joined a growing chorus of industry leaders forecasting a massive Bitcoin rally — one that could send the flagship cryptocurrency as high as $250,000 within the next 12 months.

In a recent interview with CNBC, Hoskinson pointed to a confluence of macroeconomic shifts, regulatory clarity, and increased institutional and corporate involvement as the primary drivers of a new bullish cycle.

“Markets will adjust to the current conditions. Once the Fed begins to cut rates, you’ll see a flood of low-cost capital — and much of it will pour into crypto,” Hoskinson said.

Bitcoin currently trades near $81,000, rebounding after a brief dip below $77,000 earlier this week. A temporary rollback of U.S. tariffs by President Trump provided some relief to markets, lifting BTC back above $82,000 in late Wednesday trading.

Geopolitics and Liquidity: Twin Engines for Crypto Growth

Hoskinson believes recent geopolitical instability — including U.S.-China tensions and the threat of military conflict in Eastern Europe and East Asia — has undermined the reliability of traditional trade agreements and institutions. In that context, decentralized financial systems like crypto offer a compelling alternative.

“In a world where treaties fail and geopolitics override commerce, crypto becomes the natural infrastructure for globalization,” he said.

Meanwhile, financial leaders like Tim Draper, Tom Lee, and Standard Chartered have also floated six-figure Bitcoin targets, citing similar themes of liquidity influx, institutional acceptance, and store-of-value demand.

Legislation and Stablecoin Adoption on the Horizon

Hoskinson also sees upcoming U.S. legislation — including a long-awaited stablecoin framework and the Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act — as pivotal in unlocking the next phase of crypto adoption.

He specifically pointed to stablecoins as an entry point for major tech companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. Their integration of crypto payment systems or blockchain-based services could further validate the asset class in mainstream finance and commerce.

Short-Term Lull, Long-Term Momentum

Despite the recent cooling in crypto markets, Hoskinson expects the current consolidation phase to persist for three to five months, with a renewed surge of speculative and institutional interest arriving around late summer or early fall.

“Once momentum kicks in, it could easily carry another six to 12 months,” he added.

Bitcoin is still trading about 25% below its January peak of over $109,000 — but if Hoskinson’s thesis plays out, a parabolic move could be on the cards as macro, tech, and legislative trends align.