AI Mania Could Lift Crypto; Model Sees Bitcoin $155,000 in 2026, $240,000 in 2027

Crypto sentiment has deteriorated, and, according to reports, the Fear & Greed Index recently fell to 11. Analyst Jesse Eckel contends AI-driven equity gains are masking strain and could steer retail toward smaller crypto tokens. An AI model cited in the discussion targets Bitcoin at $155,000 by end-2026 and $240,000 in 2027.