Bitcoin's Bumpy Ride: Fundstrat's Tom Lee Sees a Stellar Second Half

Hold onto your hats, crypto fans! Bitcoin's been rollercoastering around the $80,000 mark, but Fundstrat's fearless leader Tom Lee is betting big on a blockbuster finish to the year.

Catching up with the CNBC crew, Lee spilled the beans that despite Bitcoin's recent wild swings, now's the golden window for long-term investors to dive in. "I think so," he said with a grin when asked if it's time to start stacking those BTC.

"Bitcoin's been playing hard to get since the start of the year, but we're finally waving goodbye to March's moody vibes," Lee chuckled.

He's not just talking vibes, though. Lee's got his eye on the big picture, pointing out that the stars are aligning with a better calendar ahead. The Fed's easing up, quantitative tightening's out the door, and Washington's blowing some positive wind our way. "Bitcoin's set to soar until the year's end," Lee declared confidently.

$150k or Higher is 'Possible'

Ever the optimist, Lee's not backing down from his bold Bitcoin forecast, sticking to his guns with a year-end target soaring past $150,000.

"I know it feels like we're in the thick of it, but once we navigate through Trump's tariff storm, there's a silver lining waiting," he explained, eyes gleaming with anticipation.

When it comes to the greenback and crypto's global dance, Lee's nodding along with BlackRock's Larry Fink, who's been sounding the alarm on how U.S. protectionism could shake the dollar's throne.

But here's the twist: Lee thinks that playing smart with stablecoin rules could actually keep the dollar reigning supreme.

"In the wild world of crypto, the dollar's more of a king in stablecoins than it ever was in traditional markets," he said, a mischievous glint in his eye. "So, smart stablecoin laws? They might just be the dollar's secret weapon."

As April kicks off, Lee's message to the crypto crowd is loud and clear: the rough patch might be behind us, and the road ahead? It's paved with the promise of smashing new highs.