To be honest, I really dislike being asked "Where will Bitcoin go this year?" questions. Any predictions about the price trend of crypto assets make me uncomfortable.

Why? Because once you publicly voice an opinion without in-depth analysis to support it, the final statement is often driven not by rationality but by ego. When the market moves in the direction you predicted, you start to defend your stance; when it moves against you, you rush to find excuses. What should be a rigorous assessment ends up becoming a spokesperson for ego. The consequence of this is self-deception and misleading others.