The founder of Strategy makes bold claims again: Bitcoin is expected to reach $150,000 by the end of the year, and may challenge the million mark in the next eight years.

Despite Bitcoin's slight decline from its historical high of $126,000 in October, Strategy's Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Michael Saylor remains bullish, predicting that Bitcoin will reach a new high of $150,000 by the end of the year. Saylor stated at the Money 20/20 fintech conference in Las Vegas that the decrease in Bitcoin's Fluctuation and a clearer market structure are the core reasons for his bullish outlook. He went further to boldly predict that Bitcoin is expected to rise to $1 million per coin within the next four to eight years.

Saylor Short-term Prediction: Low Fluctuation and Structured Market Support for $150,000 Target

Michael Saylor is considered one of the most steadfast bulls on Bitcoin. In an interview with CNBC, he clearly expressed his optimistic view on the short-term price movement of Bitcoin.

• Year-end target price: Saylor believes Bitcoin will continue to “rise steadily” and expects the price to reach around 150,000 USD by the end of 2025.
• Bullish reasons: He attributes the optimistic sentiment to the following two key trends:
  • Fluctuation decreases: As the industry matures, the increase in derivatives and hedging tools is causing Bitcoin's fluctuation to decline.
• Market structure improvement: A more standardized and structured market environment has increased institutional confidence and participation.

Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $111,000, having risen nearly 54% over the past year, and has stabilized above $100,000, laying a solid foundation for its further rise.

Long-term Outlook: Aiming for One Million Dollars in the Next Eight Years, Ultimate Goal of Twenty Million

Saylor's long-term vision for Bitcoin is even more grand. He not only believes that Bitcoin will “steadily rise to $1 million per coin” within the next four to eight years, but he also provided an extremely explosive ultimate prediction.

• Long-term annual growth: His long-term prediction is that Bitcoin will maintain an annual growth rate of about 30% over the next 20 years.
• Ultimate target price: According to this growth trajectory, Bitcoin will ultimately aim for the grand target of 20 million dollars.

Saylor referred to the past 12 months as the best year in the history of the crypto industry because: the White House recognized Bitcoin as digital gold, the SEC anticipated and supported tokenized stocks, and the Treasury Secretary accepted stablecoins. These statements mark that crypto assets have received high recognition from the U.S. government and regulatory agencies.

The “Buy and Hold Forever” Philosophy of Strategy and Institutional Trends

Michael Saylor and his company Strategy practice a unique investment philosophy of “buying the top forever”, which means they will continue to buy Bitcoin regardless of how high the price goes.

• Largest Corporate Holdings: This Virginia-based company has accumulated over $71 billion in Bitcoin reserves, making it the largest publicly traded Bitcoin vault in the world and a pioneer in the digital asset vault market.
• Institutional Balance Sheet Revolution: Saylor believes that the trend of institutions holding digital assets will only continue to grow, and he does not understand why forward-thinking companies do not include digital assets on their balance sheets.

Despite the stock price of Strategy (MSTR) closing down 3.26% to $275.36 on the day, it has still risen about 11% over the past year, showing a high correlation with Bitcoin prices.

Conclusion

Michael Saylor once again shocked the market with his firm bullish stance, setting a short-term target for Bitcoin at $150,000. His optimism stems not only from the low fluctuation in technical aspects but also from the comprehensive recognition of crypto assets by U.S. regulators and the traditional financial sector. For investors, Saylor's “buy and hold forever” philosophy and the trend of institutional holdings undoubtedly provide important references for the long-term value storage potential of Bitcoin. Nevertheless, while enjoying the bullish narrative, investors still need to be vigilant about the risks brought by market fluctuations.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute any investment advice. The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile, and investors should make decisions cautiously.