The cryptocurrency market is anticipating the possibility of approval as a Bitcoin ETF (Exchange Traded Fund), which has sparked debate among both experts and enthusiasts. This development could unlock massive capital in Bitcoin and potentially transform the industry.
Some proponents such as Samson Mow and Raoul Pal expect the price of Bitcoin to rise to an unprecedented $1 million.
Bitcoin ETFs will trigger massive capital inflows
In a recent interview, JAN3 CEO Samson Mow predicted a significant increase in the price of Bitcoin, potentially reaching $1 million. He argued that the current crypto bull market is fundamentally different from previous ones and breaks the traditional four-year cycle pattern.
According to Mow, the unprecedented price rise is caused by a combination of supply, demand and price shocks.
“It looks like it [Bitcoin] ETFs are approved on the same day… [What this does is] There is a very limited supply of Bitcoins on exchanges available for purchase with a flood of money. So basically it's a supply shock multiplied by a demand shock. And that triggers a price shock. For this reason [Bitcoin] can go very high at once.” Mow confirmed.
Mow emphasized that the approval of spot ETFs would be a pivotal moment that would unleash a flow of US institutional capital into Bitcoin. This influx of billions in a very short period of time could trigger a rapid rise in prices.
“I don't believe [the current] The rally is a very special rally. This is a rally for ants. The real rally is when [Bitcoin goes] to $1 million, and then the point came [Bitcoin] ETFs are approved and we have tens of billions, maybe hundreds of billions of dollars flowing into Bitcoin in a very short period of time,” Mow said.
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Bitcoin price development. Source: TradingView
Mow's prediction is based on the belief that the supply of Bitcoin is limited. If there is a significant capital inflow, it will result in a dramatic price increase, similar to the 20x increase observed in 2016-2017.
BTC price predicts “extraordinary numbers”
Raoul Pal, co-founder and CEO of Real Vision, also provided a macroeconomic perspective on Bitcoin's potential growth. He identified two massive long-term trends – the business cycle and financial conditions – that significantly influence asset prices. Pal believes Bitcoin could reach a value of between $500,000 and $1 million by the end of 2025.
“These cycles can be crazy and this one feels more like the 2017 cycle than the previous cycle. And there haven't been many balance sheets printed by central banks this cycle [are now] rising. We saw 20% growth and what happened to liquidity was that cryptocurrencies exploded. I kind of feel like that’s the case now,” Pal emphasized.
Bitcoin vs. Total Liquidity Index. Source: Global Macro Investor
When analyzing Bitcoin's performance compared to the S&P 500 since 2013, Pal noted an 88% annual outperformance, strengthening Bitcoin's position as a preeminent asset in the financial market. He highlighted cryptocurrencies' risky adjusted returns compared to other investment options, attributing this to the asset's high correlation with global liquidity trends.
“[Bitcoin] is the horse I bet on the most. It is the fastest horse in the race. Best risk-adjusted returns, high correlations to this global liquidity index that is our everything code. “So we know how the asset price behaves, which gives us a competitive advantage when we use our proprietary frameworks,” Pal added.
Additionally, Pal discussed the impact of the Bitcoin halving cycle and its connection to global debt refinancing cycles and election cycles. He posited that these macro factors, combined with the expectation of an ETF, are likely to push Bitcoin to new heights.
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Logarithmic trend of Bitcoin price. Source: Bloomberg Terminal
The approval of Bitcoin ETFs is considered a game changer. It would provide institutional investors with a regulated and easy way to gain exposure to Bitcoin, increasing demand and reducing barriers to entry. This, in turn, could lead to a significant price increase as new capital floods the market.
“[Bitcoin] gives us some kind of extraordinary series of numbers… It gives us crazy numbers like $218,000 by May. This is post-halving and post-ETF. It would also give you a goal of half a million dollars by 2026, which is consistent with that [logarithmic] Trend, so it’s possible,” concluded Pal.
The path to $1 million awaits a major catalyst
Mow and Pal both emphasized the crucial role of institutional investors in driving Bitcoin price higher. The entry of major players such as BlackRock signals a growing acceptance of Bitcoin as a legitimate investment instrument. These institutional inflows are expected to increase dramatically following the approval of a Bitcoin ETF.
The arguments put forward by Mow and Pal point to a transformational period for Bitcoin. In fact, possible ETF approval could act as a catalyst for an unprecedented price rally.
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While past performance is no guarantee of future results, the combination of limited supply, institutional interest, and favorable macroeconomic conditions makes a compelling argument for Bitcoin's potential rise to $1 million.
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