An increase in price towards $120k won't be as smooth as a toll road, that it's too smooth for a volatile asset like bitcoin. In fact we can expect some correction to test the new support, while resistance will be tested with increasing demand. I would expect $120k to be reached in less than a year after the halving, but the market needs a lot of money to get there.
I agree with your perspective that Bitcoin can potentially surpass even $120,000, especially considering the important halving event of 2024. The CPI report of June-23 announced yesterday, showing downwards trend in consumer price index. This is another positive development for both stocks and Bitcoin markets. Currently, Bitcoin is trading above $31,000 which is very encouraging. In the context of current positive developments about ETFs, downwards trends in inflation, there is strong possibility that Bitcoin can surpass $45,000 before the end of 2023. Looking ahead in 2024 with halving event, there is likelihood that Bitcoin can break previous all time high of $69,000 and could reach new highs.