‘Communication challenge, nothing more’: Standard Chartered keeps $100,000 bitcoin target, calls Strategy selloff a signaling problem

Standard Chartered remains confident about bitcoin hitting $100,000 by the end of 2026, despite the recent selloff by its investment arm, Strategy, which it labeled as a signaling issue rather than a financial problem. The bank insists that the selloff was more about communication than any actual risk to their financial health. This move underscores the ongoing debate in the financial world about how to view cryptocurrency investments, highlighting the tension between traditional financial strategies and the growing digital asset market.