According to Cointelegraph, industry professionals believe Bitcoin (BTC) will continue to surprise investors as more global wealth managers allocate funds to the crypto asset. In an interview with Cointelegraph managing editor Gareth Jenkinson, Pierre Rochard, vice president of research at Riot Platforms, and Dylan LeClaire, director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet, shared their insights on Bitcoin's future. Speaking at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference, Rochard addressed the narrative that Bitcoin's gains are in the past, stating that Bitcoin adoption is still less than 1% from a global wealth balance sheet perspective. He emphasized that the perception of Bitcoin as a 'boring asset' is misleading and that investors will be surprised by its future performance. LeClaire echoed this sentiment, describing the current period as an 'exciting time' and predicting a 'crazy decade ahead' for Bitcoin. When asked about Hyperbitcoinization—the belief that goods and services will eventually be priced in Bitcoin instead of fiat money—Rochard suggested it might already be happening. He cited Larry Fink's public statements about Bitcoin being above government as an indication that Hyperbitcoinization is underway. Rochard described this development as a pivotal shift, noting that Fink's earnest discussion of Bitcoin signifies a significant change in the financial landscape. LeClaire also highlighted the remarkable nature of the current situation, pointing out that BlackRock pitch decks and CEOs on CNBC are now echoing the talking points of Bitcoin maximalists. He noted that arguments made by Bitcoin proponents over the years are now being discussed by industry leaders in finance.