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Tim Draper Predicts Bitcoin Price Will ‘Blow Past $250,000’, Blames SEC for Delayed Rallies

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Anjali Belgaumkar

As the current bull market progresses, major questions loom for Bitcoin and the broader crypto landscape. After an impressive surge in early 2023—driven by ETF buying and potential Fed rate cuts—Bitcoin reached new heights even before its next halving. With global liquidity on the rise as central banks increase money supply to service debt, many are asking: Will we see a blow-off top by 2025? What could Bitcoin’s price trajectory look like in this evolving market? In an interview with Thinking Crypto, investor Tim Draper shares his predictions and thoughts on these pressing topics.

Tim Draper’s Bitcoin Price Predictions: Initial Prediction: $10,000

Back in 2014, Draper predicted that Bitcoin would reach $10,000 within three years, by 2017. At that time, Bitcoin was valued at just $180. Many dismissed his prediction, thinking it was wildly unrealistic. However, Draper’s foresight proved accurate as Bitcoin did indeed hit the $10,000 mark.

Market Fluctuations and New Targets

After reaching that high, Bitcoin’s price fell to around $4,000. In 2018, Draper made another bold prediction, forecasting that Bitcoin would reach $250,000 within four years. Unfortunately, this prediction has not yet materialized, largely due to the fear, uncertainty, and doubt propagated by regulatory bodies like the SEC, which he believes has hindered growth, innovation, and technological progress in the crypto space.

“ I said it’s going to hit 250,000 in four years. And that was in 2018. And it didn’t. Part of that was all the fear, uncertainty, and doubt spread by the SEC. And that slowed down growth. It slowed down innovation. It slowed down progress. It slowed down technology,” he added.

Looking Ahead: A Shift in Government Perspective

Draper remains optimistic, stating that eventually, the government will recognize the potential of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He believes that once this shift occurs, Bitcoin will surge past the $250,000 mark rapidly.

Anjali Belgaumkar

Writer by choice, CryptoCurrency Writer, and Researcher by chance. Currently, focusing on financial news and analysis, as well as cryptocurrency news and data. One may not call me a crypto “Enthusiast” but trust me I'm getting there.

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