🚀 Bitcoin's on a rollercoaster, folks! Van Eck's crystal ball predicts BTC hitting $180K in 18 months, thanks to friendly U.S. regulations and institutional FOMO. With Bitcoin teasing $100K (just $1,500 shy), it's like watching a thriller where the hero almost reaches the finish line. But beware, high funding rates might make long-term investors sweat a bit. Analysts are split: some see Bitcoin smashing $100K by year-end, others say, "Why wait? Next week sounds good!" Meanwhile, Asia's taxman is wide awake, and Vitalik's off exploring real Moo Deng. Hold onto your hats!