This Analyst Has a Shocking Bittensor (TAO) Price Prediction for 2026

Bittensor has struggled in recent weeks, but sentiment around the project remains stronger than ever among long-term holders. Crypto veteran WIZZ, who has more than 800,000 followers on X, shared one of the boldest predictions yet, saying he “won’t be surprised” to see $3,000 to $5,000 TAO in 2026. For him, TAO remains one of the main AI plays going into the next cycle, and the upcoming halving (now roughly 30 days away) is a major part of that conviction.

The halving will cut TAO’s daily issuance in half, lowering fresh supply and tightening available liquidity. With Bittensor’s ecosystem expanding through subnet upgrades and increased model participation, many traders believe the supply shock could become a strong catalyst for a new price leg in 2025–2026. But predictions as high as $3,000 or even $5,000 require examining the structure of the chart and the broader market context.

TAO Chart Analysis (Nihilus Analysis)

The chart shared by analyst Nihilus shows TAO forming a large multi-year accumulation range, with clear higher lows at the same horizontal base near $166. Price has repeatedly bounced off this zone, forming a long-term support floor that has held since early 2024. The gray zone on the chart marks a mid-range area around $320–$360, which TAO is currently fighting to reclaim. A strong weekly close above this region would confirm that buyers are stepping back in ahead of the halving.

Source: X/@NihilusBTC

The biggest signal in the chart is the wide breakout target positioned near $784, which represents the top of the range. A move that breaks this level would technically validate a multi-year reversal structure. Nihilus draws an arrow projecting a vertical breakout once TAO clears this price; a structure often seen after long consolidations in low-supply assets.

This setup explains why some analysts believe TAO could begin a strong markup phase in 2025–2026. If supply contracts sharply post-halving and ecosystem demand continues to rise, TAO retesting and then breaking above the $700–$800 region becomes possible from a purely structural standpoint.

Read also: Grayscale Wants More TAO, But Bittensor Halving Will Trigger a Supply Shock

Are $3,000–$5,000 TAO Price Targets Realistic?

Forecasts that high require a significant expansion of Bittensor’s ecosystem, more subnet utility, and strong market conditions. At $5,000, TAO would carry a valuation deep into the tens of billions; not impossible, but only achievable if AI-focused crypto assets enter a major multi-year narrative.

The halving is a legitimate catalyst, and TAO’s limited supply strengthens the long-term outlook. But a move to $3,000 or $5,000 would likely need multiple factors to align: a strong Bitcoin cycle, rapid adoption of decentralized AI markets, and deeper liquidity from institutional players entering the sector.

The chart supports the idea that TAO is building toward a major breakout. The halving adds fuel to the narrative. But hitting the most extreme targets still depends on broader market strength throughout 2026.

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