Tom Lee Forecasts Bitcoin Could Dip To $50K, But Maintains Long-Term Target Of $250K Amid Market Volatility

Wall Street strategist Tom Lee suggests Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could retreat significantly from recent highs, potentially testing support levels at $70,000 or even the $50,000 range, while maintaining a long-term bullish stance targeting $250,000.

What Happened: Speaking on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’, Lee, who serves as Fundstrat Capital‘s Chief Investment Officer, characterized the cryptocurrency’s recent 15% decline from all-time highs as a “normal correction” for a volatile asset. Bitcoin currently trades near $95,000, down about 6.6% over the past month.

The forecast comes amid broader market uncertainty, with U.S. stocks experiencing a 23-day correction period and persistent inflation concerns. Lee emphasized that Bitcoin’s movements largely track global liquidity conditions, noting the market is still early in its halving cycle.

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