Max Keiser, once a financial reporter and now Bitcoin advisor to El Salvador’s president, has made a daring call on Bitcoin’s price. He believes the cryptocurrency will jump from around $98,000 to $500,000 in no time.
On X(Twitter), he wrote that money and nature both dislike emptiness. He said the gap between these prices is pulling Bitcoin upward like a tube, ready to whisk it to half a million dollars “in a jiffy.”
Bitcoin’s Price Actions
At present, Bitcoin trades near $99,500 and has gained 2.6% over the past day. The overall crypto market sits at about $1.97 trillion.
Meanwhile, trading volume has shot up by more than 66% in 24 hours. These figures suggest more buyers and sellers are reentering the market, setting the stage for sharp moves.
AI and the Bitcoin Treasury Model
Keiser also peeked into how artificial intelligence may reshape Bitcoin investing. He praised Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy team and billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy for using AI to build new security structures.
These tools aim to strengthen how firms hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. Keiser said these advances could extend Bitcoin’s extraordinary growth for years.
He pointed out that seasoned investors like him, who have seen Bitcoin outperform assets for over 15 years, are now witnessing strategies that even outshine Bitcoin itself.
Broader Financial Drivers
Other voices in Bitcoin’s ecosystem agree that outside factors will play a role. Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, noted that trade tensions and possible tariffs are adding uncertainty.
He also said that unclear inflation trends could weigh on markets in the near term. Yet Klippsten views Bitcoin dipping below six figures as only a brief pause. He believes this consolidation phase will give way to further gains once macro worries ease.
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A History of Rapid Moves
Bitcoin has a track record of quick, large swings. From under $1,000 in early 2020 to an all‑time high above $68,000 by late 2021, the coin has shown it can surge fast. Keiser’s metaphor of a pneumatic tube captures that past momentum.
He argues that once the pull between current and target prices gets strong enough, Bitcoin could shoot upward nearly overnight.
Risks and Rewards
Such a sharp rise carries risks as well as promise. Sudden rallies can spark fear of missing out, driving more buyers in, but they can end as quickly as they begin. Volatile moves also test traders’ nerves and the resilience of exchanges.
Keiser’s forecast leans on confidence in Bitcoin’s design and growing institutional interest. But external shocks, from policy shifts to market panics, can still derail even the most convincing setups.
What Comes Next?
As investors watch Bitcoin around $100,000, they face a choice. Some may lock in gains and wait for clearer signals. Others could ride the forecasted rocket, hoping for a fast climb to $500,000.
Keiser’s view depends on continued adoption of AI tools, solid security frameworks, and a steady march of funds into crypto. If these factors align, his “jiffy” scenario may play out sooner rather than later.