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Strike CEO Predicts 1,486% Surge for Bitcoin Price as Bond Markets Crumble

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Mustafa Mulla

Jack Mallers, CEO of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network wallet Strike, has made bold predictions about Bitcoin’s potential price surge, suggesting that the cryptocurrency could skyrocket by up to 1,486% to reach around $1 million during the current market cycle.

However, Mallers highlights the significant impact of injecting liquidity into these markets could have. This might cause asset prices, including Bitcoin, to go up.

Why the Optimism?

In a recent interview on the David Lin YouTube channel, Jack Mallers shared his optimistic outlook for Bitcoin’s future, highlighting significant potential gains ranging from 297% to a staggering 1,486% to reach around $1 million during the current market cycle.

Mallers believes that Bitcoin’s price will rise sharply because there’s a limited supply of Bitcoin, making it more valuable as demand grows. He described Bitcoin as the ‘hardest’ money ever created due to its fixed supply, contrasting with inflation-prone fiat currencies.

Empowering Global Transactions

Mallers also discussed the Lightning Network and its transformative impact on Bitcoin’s utility as a global currency. He explained how the Lightning Network addresses scalability challenges by enabling faster and cheaper transactions, enabling real-time global Bitcoin transactions through Strike.

Moreover, the Lightning Network can handle up to a million transactions per second, making it very efficient. This advancement positions Bitcoin as a practical medium for everyday transactions, not solely an investment asset.

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Beware: Turbulence Ahead!

Further into the analysis, Mallers began by addressing the unprecedented challenges facing the bond market, suggesting that bondholders are facing substantial losses.

“Bondholders are getting demolished and crushed… So if that happens, it’s impossible to speculate on an asset as scarce as Bitcoin. But I think $250,000 to one million is the imagination I have in that range of just how big this can get.” 

Moving beyond financial predictions, Mallers criticized central banking systems for devaluing currencies and eroding people’s wealth. He sees Bitcoin as a revolutionary alternative, offering a decentralized and stable monetary system.

Skepticism Towards Altcoins

In addition, Mallers also expressed skepticism about altcoins, including Ethereum, questioning their viability as true money. He viewed many altcoins as technological experiments rather than genuine monetary solutions, designed to capitalize on trends rather than provide substantive value. 

Mallers particularly criticized Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake, which he saw as a departure from its original vision as a neutral, immutable monetary system.

Looking ahead, Mallers has big ambitions for Strike, aiming to make it a leading financial service for Bitcoin. He believes Bitcoin could eventually become the world’s reserve currency.

Do you agree with Mallers’ Bitcoin price prediction? Share your thoughts

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Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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