Why Bitcoin Could Hit $1M and Drag Cardano & Solana With It

• Charles Schwab plans to launch spot crypto trading within 12 months, adding to major institutional adoption.
• Experts predict Bitcoin could hit $150K to $1M, with Cardano and Solana poised to follow.
• Regulatory clarity and tech giant involvement could bring billions of new users into crypto.

In a recent video, top YouTube influencer and Altcoin Daily host Aaron Arnold makes a compelling case for why Bitcoin, Cardano, and Solana could see explosive growth.

A key catalyst Arnold highlights is Charles Schwab’s plan to launch spot crypto trading within the next 12 months. Charles Schwab is one of the largest financial institutions in the world, managing over $10 trillion in assets.

According to Schwab CEO Rick Wurster, the firm is expanding beyond crypto ETFs and futures. This decision responds to a 400% surge in user interest in their crypto-related web content.

Schwab’s entry into spot crypto reflects a broader trend where Wall Street firms are racing to serve digital asset investors.

Bitcoin Could Hit $250K to $1M and Altcoins Will Follow

Arnold also highlighted updated price forecasts from some of the crypto space’s most well-known figures:

• Anthony Scaramucci projects Bitcoin could end 2025 at $150K–$200K, citing historical 4-year cycles and a current discount in BTC’s price.
• Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, believes BTC could reach $250K by the end of this year or next.
• Samson Mow, founder of Jan3, goes even further, suggesting Bitcoin could be closer to $1 million by year-end, pointing out that Bitcoin’s past price history defies “reasonable” logic. “Bitcoin isn’t a reasonable thing,” Mow said. “It doesn’t move gradually, it leaps.”

In response, Arnold agreed if BTC reclaims $100K, it likely won’t stop there. He added altcoins Cardano and Solana historically follow Bitcoin’s trajectory and could skyrocket as institutions enter the market.

Related: Hoskinson: Apple, Microsoft Crypto Entry Could Be Key to $250k Bitcoin

Will Big Tech Fuel the Next Wave of Users?

Arnold referenced more on Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson’s bold prediction. He believes that the “Magnificent 7” tech titans, like Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and Microsoft, will soon move into crypto, pushing adoption to billions of users worldwide.

“You’ll have a crypto wallet in your iPhone, Android, and Windows,” Hoskinson said. “Not because they love crypto, but because it saves them money on fees and increases efficiency.”

Bitcoin’s Own Upgrades: Taproot & DeFi

Hoskinson also pointed out how the Taproot upgrade enhances Bitcoin’s programmability and enables DeFi capabilities. This upgrade enables decentralized finance capabilities, opening up yield generation and smart contract functions for Bitcoin.

“There’s already $5.8 billion in Bitcoin DeFi TVL,” Hoskinson said. “Once that reaches 10%, it could rival or exceed Ethereum or Solana’s entire market cap.”

Related: RWA Protocols Hit $11B in TVL, with Analysts Saying Growth Is Just Getting Started

Institutions Are Already In, And Retail Needs to Catch Up

According to Arnold, one of the biggest signals of what’s coming next is the level of institutional involvement. Major players are moving in, from BlackRock and Fidelity to Deutsche Bank and Charles Schwab.

“If Bitcoin were a scam or a bubble, none of these firms would be touching it,” said Michael Saylor. “They’re not endorsing a tulip bulb; they see where this is going.”

Arnold closed with a message to everyday crypto investors that the smart money is positioning now before Bitcoin reclaims $100K. When that happens, the prices of Bitcoin, Cardano, Solana, and other top altcoins could explode.