Binance Founder CZ Says Bitcoin ‘To the Moon,’ Citing Nation-State Adoption

Former Binance CEO CZ predicts Bitcoin will “go to the moon,” citing utility and nation-state adoption potential.

Last week, Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $103,650. However, the momentum quickly waned as bearish activity drove the price downward. 

Over the last 24 hours, Bitcoin’s value fell 1.3% to $98,978, though it remains up 4.19% over the past week. Amid this volatility, notable industry figures, including Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, and MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, have weighed in on Bitcoin’s future trajectory.

Bitcoin as the Future of Money

During a recent discussion, Zhao addressed Bitcoin’s evolving role, emphasizing its utility beyond an investment asset. He highlighted how Bitcoin’s perception could shift over the next decade as nations potentially adopt it as a strategic reserve. 

According to Zhao, this would likely bolster Bitcoin’s value mathematically. He refrained from providing a specific price prediction, stating it is difficult to quantify Bitcoin’s long-term potential. Notably, when pressed for a number, Zhao reiterated his belief in Bitcoin’s unlimited upside, responding simply, “To the moon.”

Zhao’s remarks came as the crypto’s recent volatility captured global attention. Despite short-term price fluctuations, Zhao suggested Bitcoin’s adoption as a medium of exchange and its integration into national reserves could redefine its role in the financial ecosystem.

Saylor Projects Exponential Growth for Bitcoin

Similarly, during an interview, Michael Saylor reiterated his perspective on Bitcoin’s transformative potential. He described Bitcoin as “digital capital” and highlighted its attributes such as portability, programmability, and resilience against centralized risks.

Saylor predicted exponential growth for the cryptocurrency, estimating its valuation could expand from $2 trillion to $280 trillion by 2045. This translates to a price of $13 million per Bitcoin. Interestingly, Binance founder CZ believes any number slammed on Bitcoin is attainable.

Meanwhile, Saylor explained MicroStrategy’s unique strategy of leveraging financial instruments like convertible bonds to accumulate BTC. He argued that this approach aligns with the objectives of public companies and bridges traditional finance with the crypto economy. Additionally, he drew parallels between Bitcoin’s adoption curve and historical technological advancements.

Notably, MicroStrategy has invested over $25 billion to acquire over 423,000 BTC tokens since 2020.

Keiser Amplifies Forecast 

Max Keiser, an advisor to El Salvador’s pro-Bitcoin government, has also raised his Bitcoin price prediction. Inspired by Saylor’s proposed strategy, Keiser increased his target from $200,000 to $2.2 million per Bitcoin. 

Saylor had earlier suggested that the U.S. could counter economic threats from BRICS nations by adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset. He even proposed selling U.S. gold reserves to acquire Bitcoin, which he argued could drive global adoption and significantly increase Bitcoin’s value.