Bitcoin Supply Shock Ahead? Max Keiser Predicts Major Price Surge

Bitcoin is back in the headlines as Max Keiser, a longtime supporter of the cryptocurrency and advisor to El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, predicts an imminent supply shock that could push prices sharply higher.

Keiser joins fellow Bitcoin maximalist and JAN3 CEO, Samson Mow, in warning the market of a looming supply crunch. As demand continues to surge, both believe Bitcoin is nearing a tipping point.

Why a Supply Shock Could Be Coming

Keiser recently tweeted, “I’ve done the math. A Bitcoin supply shock is imminent,” adding a rocket emoji to suggest prices could skyrocket. A supply shock happens when there’s not enough of something, like Bitcoin, to meet demand, pushing prices up.

This warning is based on Bitcoin’s fixed supply limit of 21 million coins, with nearly 20 million already mined. Every four years, a pre-programmed event called a halving reduces the number of new Bitcoins generated.

The most recent halving in April 2024 slashed the block reward to 3.125 BTC, cutting the rate at which new coins enter circulation. The next halving in 2028 will tighten supply even further – a major factor in Keiser’s prediction.

Demand Is Heating Up Fast

Samson Mow, who has long maintained that Bitcoin could eventually reach $1 million, first predicted this supply shock earlier in January 2024, right after U.S. regulators approved spot Bitcoin ETFs.

He also warned about a potential demand shock. With institutions and investors rapidly buying up Bitcoin, demand could soon outpace supply. This dual shock – limited new coins and rising demand – could send prices soaring.

Big Corporations Are Buying Bitcoin Fast

Institutional adoption isn’t slowing down. Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy has raised funds through convertible debt and now holds 592,345 BTC, making it the second-largest holder after BlackRock.

Other firms are joining the trend. Metaplanet, based in Japan, and the newly launched ProCap BTC, founded by crypto investor Anthony Pompliano, have also started accumulating Bitcoin for their treasuries.

Bitcoin advocate Adam Livingston recently commented that supply is shrinking as major companies and ETFs buy in quickly, while everyday holders are selling. That kind of imbalance could trigger a major shift in the market.

Where Is Bitcoin Headed Next?

With new supply slowing and large-scale buyers continuing to accumulate, Keiser and Mow believe a breakout could be near. The combination of a fixed supply, growing institutional interest, and global adoption by countries like El Salvador makes for a powerful setup.

While the future remains uncertain, the fundamentals are aligning in a way that suggests Bitcoin’s next move could be significant. For investors, this moment may present one of the biggest opportunities yet.