Cathie Wood Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $1.5 Million by 2030 - Here's Why

Cathie Wood's Bold Bitcoin Prediction

Cathie Wood, CEO of asset management giant Ark Invest, has made a striking prediction regarding the future price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). She suggests that Bitcoin's price could achieve a base target of $650,000 by 2030, and under optimistic circumstances, it might soar as high as $1.5 million.

What Drives This Prediction?

In a recent interview with CNBC, Wood, a long-time advocate of Bitcoin, highlighted two key factors contributing to this anticipated price surge:

• Regulatory relief expected on the horizon.
• Bitcoin's growing distinction from other asset classes.

Wood noted that institutional interest in Bitcoin is intensifying, with asset allocators increasingly recognizing its unique behavior compared to traditional assets. Ark Invest was the first public asset manager to invest in Bitcoin at $250 back in 2015, and they maintain an optimistic outlook for the cryptocurrency's future.

The Future Landscape

Wood's prediction aligns with Ark Invest's broader outlook, which anticipates that the upcoming Donald Trump administration will provide clearer regulations for the cryptocurrency industry in the U.S. She expressed hope for a more crypto-friendly SEC following the end of current SEC Chair Gary Gensler's term, moving away from a framework of "regulation by enforcement". This regulatory clarity could be crucial in attracting further institutional investment.

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The influence of Bitcoin as an institutional asset class will be a significant topic at Benzinga’s upcoming Future of Digital Assets event on November 19.

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