Citi Raises 12-Month Targets: Bitcoin to $113,000, Ethereum to $3,028

Quick take

• Citi raised its 12-month Bitcoin target from $82,000 to $113,000.
• It lifted its Ethereum target from $2,240 to $3,028.
• The bank's main reason: strong demand through ETFs.
• Even the new Bitcoin target sits below its all-time high above $126K.

What happened?

Citi revised its outlook for the two largest cryptocurrencies, raising its 12-month Bitcoin target to $113,000 from $82,000 — an increase of about 38% in the target. It also lifted its Ethereum target to $3,028 from $2,240. The change follows a strong third quarter in which US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew about $6.34 billion.

• $113,000New Bitcoin target (from $82,000)
• $3,028New Ethereum target (from $2,240)
• ≈ +33%Implied Bitcoin upside from about $85K
• $126K+Bitcoin's all-time high

Why it matters

When a global bank the size of Citi raises its targets, it reflects traditional institutions increasingly treating crypto as an asset class driven by steady flows rather than pure speculation. The bank ties its view directly to ETF demand, a metric anyone can track daily.

It is worth reading the numbers realistically: the new Bitcoin target is still below the all-time high above $126,000, and the Ethereum target implies upside closer to 12% from current levels near $2,690.

What to watch

• Continued ETF inflows: the core pillar of Citi's view; a sustained slowdown would weaken the case.
• Bitcoin's $87K resistance: breaking it is the first step toward higher targets.
• US rates: the Fed's path shapes institutional risk appetite.

FAQ

Are bank crypto price forecasts accurate?

They are estimates built on assumptions that can change quickly — Citi itself moved its target from $82K to $113K. Treat them as a read on institutional sentiment, not a guarantee.

What is the difference between a 12-month target and the current price?

The target is where analysts expect the price at the end of the period; price can swing sharply in both directions along the way.

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Sources: Citi research note as reported by media outlets, plus market price and ETF flow data.

This content is for news purposes only and is not investment advice. Crypto prices are highly volatile, so do your own research before making decisions.