Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts bitcoin will likely top $100,000 before the end of 2026 and reach $300,000–$400,000 by 2030.

Armstrong’s price outlook

Armstrong described the crypto market as entering a new bull cycle and presented the price path as a probabilistic scenario tied to broader adoption trends.

He emphasized that the projected milestones reflect current market dynamics and potential regulatory clarity rather than guaranteed outcomes.

CLARITY Act as a catalyst

Armstrong identified the possible adoption of the CLARITY Act as a key catalyst and noted a scheduled vote on 15.09.2026 that could influence market sentiment.

He said the present draft of the bill aligns substantially with bipartisan concerns and argued this alignment could reduce regulatory uncertainty for market participants.

«fairly high»

— said Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, characterizing the probability of the CLARITY Act moving forward and its perceived cross-party support.

Duration of recent bearish phases

Armstrong noted that previous similar bear phases typically lasted about 370–380 days, and he suggested the current downturn may be approaching its endpoint.

The assessment linked the potential end of the bear phase with improved legislative clarity and renewed investor appetite for digital assets.

On bipartisan agreement

According to Armstrong, the current version of the CLARITY Act satisfies roughly 90% of the requirements voiced by both Republicans and Democrats.

He argued that increased regulatory certainty could materially affect institutional participation and long-term capital allocation into the crypto sector.