Bitcoin’s Market Cap Could Hit $15 Trillion, Predicts Pantera CEO
Bitcoin’s price could climb to $740,000 per coin within the next four years, driven by increasing technology adoption across the financial sector. Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead predicts that blockchain remains largely untapped, presenting significant growth potential.
Untapped Potential in Blockchain
In a recent note to investors, Morehead emphasized that 95% of financial wealth has yet to engage with blockchain technology, describing the industry as being in the early stages of a massive transformation.
“95% of financial wealth has not addressed blockchain. They are just beginning this massive transformation now. When they do, Bitcoin might be at something like $740,000/BTC.”
Market Cap Projections
If Bitcoin were to reach the $740,000 mark, it would represent a market capitalization of $15 trillion. This figure is still modest compared to the $500 trillion in global financial assets, Morehead noted. While he acknowledged the unpredictability of future price trends, he outlined a potential trajectory where Bitcoin could hit this valuation as early as April 2028, though he cautioned that it might take a few years longer.
Historical Growth and Investment Potential
Morehead highlighted Bitcoin’s historical growth, which has already seen three orders of magnitude in price increases. He argued that another such leap remains plausible, framing Bitcoin and blockchain assets as having a uniquely compelling investment case due to their high potential return relative to their risk profile.
“The expected value of the trade is the most compelling I have seen in almost forty years of doing this,” Morehead says, expressing cautious optimism about the sector’s long-term prospects.
As of press time, Bitcoin is trading at $93,192 after failing to surpass the $100,000 resistance level. The price pulled back from its recent attempt to break through this key milestone.
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