In a CNBC interview, Pomp Investments’ Anthony Pompliano delivered an optimistic forecast for bitcoin, suggesting a potential rise to $138,000 per unit shortly. He pointed out that historically, bitcoin has doubled its value within 18 days or less after surpassing previous peak prices on three out of four occasions.
Anthony Pompliano Predicts Bitcoin's Price Could Double Soon; Leading Crypto Could Eventually Eclipse Gold
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Pomp Investments’ Founder Envisions Bitcoin Outperforming Gold
The discussion with CNBC highlighted Pompliano’s confidence, where he mentioned that U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have gathered billions since launching on Jan. 11, 2024. He observed that historically, once BTC exceeded its all-time high prices, it doubled its worth in no more than 18 days.
The host of the CNBC program expressed astonishment at Pompliano’s confidence, cautioning that such forecasts could lead individuals to consider refinancing their homes to invest in bitcoin. Pompliano clarified he was not advising such extreme measures, emphasizing that industry consensus generally recommends a more conservative investment strategy, allocating 1-5% of an individual’s portfolio. However, he admitted it’s becoming increasingly difficult to deny that BTC’s value could soar significantly.
Pompliano also highlighted the expected interest from major investors such as public pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. In response to inquiries about bitcoin’s potential market cap in comparison to gold, he speculated that bitcoin might eventually eclipse gold’s market cap. He described bitcoin as offering a tenfold improvement over gold, underscoring his strong optimism for bitcoin. Nonetheless, he concluded the conversation by acknowledging the possibility that he and other bitcoin bulls “could be wrong.”
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