Michael Saylor makes bold call on Bitcoin price amid short term uncertainties
Michael Saylor, the co-founder and chairman of MicroStrategy, has made a bold prediction for the future price of Bitcoin amidst short-term uncertainties. In a recent tweet, Saylor stated that “$13 million is the Bitcoin Base Case,” sparking excitement and speculation within the crypto community.
Accompanying his tweet was a graphic illustrating Bitcoin’s 21-year price forecast, comparing the current price of $65,000 and market capitalization of $1.3 trillion to potential scenarios in 2045. The base case scenario predicts a price of $13 million, with a bear case of $3 million and a bull case of $49 million.
Saylor’s confidence in Bitcoin’s potential stems from its qualities as a digital asset and store of value, leading him to believe that adoption and market dynamics could drive the price to new heights by 2045. As a staunch supporter of Bitcoin, Saylor began accumulating the cryptocurrency in 2020 as a hedge against inflation and an alternative to traditional cash.
MicroStrategy, Saylor’s company, is one of the largest public holders of Bitcoin, with a substantial amount of BTC in its treasury. The firm’s strategic investment in Bitcoin has proven to be lucrative, with a total of 226,331 BTC acquired at an average price of $36,798.
In addition to Saylor’s prediction, asset manager VanEck also made headlines with a bold Bitcoin price forecast, suggesting that BTC could reach $2.9 million by 2050 under certain conditions. The asset manager envisions Bitcoin playing a significant role in international trade and central bank reserves in the future.
Despite the long-term optimism surrounding Bitcoin, short-term sentiment remains cautious yet positive. Recent price movements have shifted traders’ sentiment to levels not seen in over a year, indicating growing bullishness in the market.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $67,489, down 0.83% in the last 24 hours according to CoinMarketCap data. As the crypto market continues to evolve, all eyes are on Bitcoin’s trajectory and the potential for significant price appreciation in the years to come.