The CEO of MARA stated that retail investors should buy Bitcoin $BTC and 'forget about it'

MARA's CEO Fred Thiel mentioned that Bitcoin has only decreased in 3 out of the last 14 calendar years, which is why retail investors should consider buying Bitcoin and letting its value increase.

The CEO of the Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings, Fred Thiel, has recommended a buy-and-forget investment strategy for retail investors, citing the strong long-term growth of Bitcoin prices.

In an interview on January 2 with FOX Business, Thiel noted that Bitcoin prices have only dropped three times in the past 14 calendar years.

"My advice for my children, for example, is that they should set aside a little money each month for Bitcoin and forget about it."

Thiel stated, "After two, three, or four years, the price will rise, and that’s what people do," adding that Bitcoin typically gains between 29% and 50% most years.

However, Bitcoin is still considered a relatively risky asset with much higher volatility than most TradFi assets. Therefore, Thiel's buy-and-forget strategy may be more challenging for some investors.

Thiel highlighted several catalysts that could drive Bitcoin prices higher by 2025, including the potential for U.S. Bitcoin reserves, broader institutional adoption through spot Bitcoin ETFs, and a friendlier regulatory environment under the upcoming Trump administration.