According to Cointelegraph: MicroStrategy founder and prominent Bitcoin (BTC) advocate Michael Saylor has confidently dismissed the possibility of Bitcoin retracing to $60,000, a price level speculated by some analysts for most of 2024. Speaking to CNBC on November 14, Saylor remarked, “I don’t think it is going to $60,000, it is not going to $30,000. I think it is going to go up from here.”
Bitcoin is currently trading at approximately $87,790, according to CoinMarketCap. Saylor attributes his optimism to favorable conditions for the crypto market following Donald Trump’s election victory, which he believes has “very decidedly” secured Bitcoin’s future in the United States.
Planning a $100K Bitcoin Party by Year-End
Saylor is so confident in Bitcoin’s trajectory that he’s planning a New Year’s Eve party to celebrate Bitcoin surpassing $100,000. “I’m thinking it’s probably going to be New Year’s Eve at my house, so I would be surprised if we don’t go through $100,000 in November or December,” he said.
Keith Alan, co-founder of Material Indicators, echoed this optimism, predicting that Bitcoin could reach $100,000 as early as November 28, potentially coinciding with Thanksgiving in the U.S.
Diverging Opinions on Bitcoin’s Year-End Performance
While bullish predictions dominate, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju warned that Bitcoin could end the year below $59,000, citing risks of an overheated futures market. Conversely, many traders and analysts remain confident in Bitcoin’s upward trend despite expected volatility.
“Expect high volatility, more liquidations, but overall, the price trend will be to the upside making new highs,” tweeted pseudonymous trader Ash Crypto to their 1.2 million followers on November 14.
Financial analyst Rajat Soni added that he focuses on Bitcoin’s long-term value rather than short-term price movements, stating, “Every buy will appreciate in purchasing power.”
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill: A $30 Trillion Opportunity
Saylor also highlighted the potential impact of the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill during the Cantor Crypto, Digital Assets & AI Infrastructure Conference on November 13. The proposed law would aim for the U.S. government to accumulate 1 million Bitcoin (BTC), roughly 5% of the total supply, over five years.
Calling it the “greatest deal of the 21st Century,” Saylor estimated the bill could generate a $16 trillion benefit for the U.S. economy over 21 years, doubling to $30 trillion if expanded. However, Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz expressed skepticism about President-elect Trump’s commitment to establishing the reserve, citing a “low probability” of execution.
Pro-Bitcoin Policies Expected Under New Administration
Saylor anticipates a favorable shift in U.S. crypto policy under the incoming administration, including more pro-Bitcoin regulations, a comprehensive digital assets framework, and the resolution of the "war on crypto."
“The next SEC chair will have the most pivotal role in the crypto industry,” he said, expressing optimism about a brighter future for digital assets.
Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $87,790, with market participants divided on its trajectory. While some predict a surge to $100,000 by year-end, others remain cautious of a potential retrace. As institutional and regulatory developments unfold, Bitcoin’s performance will continue to capture global attention.
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