Hoskinson’s Bold Bitcoin Forecast: $500K Fueled By DeFi And Global Interest

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The price of Bitcoin is back and trading above $95,000 after surging 2.70% from the previous day’s close. The asset’s recovery is a welcome development for holders and investors, who have witnessed a two-day decline, dipping to $90k on November 27th.

Bitcoin’s price surge happened after the market witnessed Tornado Cash’s major court victory. A US Appeals Court reversed a 2022 decision, saying that the Treasury Department acted beyond its authority when it imposed sanctions on the crypto mixing platform. Coinbase joined in the celebration over the court victory since it’s one of the crypto exchanges that supported Tornado Cash.

With the recent Tornado Cash court win and favorable macroeconomics, one analyst boldly offers a price prediction for Bitcoin. In a Twitter/X post on the Angry Crypto Show, Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson believes that the world’s top digital asset can hit $250,000 to $500,000 in 12 to 24 months.

BREAKING: #Cardano $ADA Founder Charles Hoskinson says “it is my belief that #Bitcoin will go to $250,000 to $500,000 within 12 to 24 months, because of inflows and interest. $BTC is the store of value for the Internet, and will remain in that role now that it has a DeFi layer.” pic.twitter.com/1txPQV61Nl

— Angry Crypto Show (@angrycryptoshow) November 26, 2024

Tornado Cash Court Victory Boosts Bitcoin Price

In a post by Paul Grewal at Twitter/X, Tornado Cash’s court victory was a “win for privacy.” Grewal reported that the Treasury Department’s sanctions on the crypto mixing platform were unlawful. He added that the recent court decision was a victory for the crypto sector and those supporting freedom.

Privacy wins. Today the Fifth Circuit held that @USTreasury’s sanctions against Tornado Cash smart contracts are unlawful. This is a historic win for crypto and all who cares about defending liberty. @coinbase is proud to have helped lead this important challenge. 1/6

— paulgrewal.eth (@iampaulgrewal) November 26, 2024

Tornado Cash’s victory is the latest in a string of wins for the crypto industry, which has helped push Bitcoin’s price up. The crypto sector is also anticipating the next moves of incoming US President Donald Trump, who is expected to adopt crypto-friendly policies.

Hoskinson Remains Bullish On BTC

For some analysts and observers, Bitcoin’s recent losses were just a retracement, and the bullish sentiment remains. For Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson, Bitcoin remains on the bullish trend, and he thinks that the asset’s price can increase to $250k and $500k in 12 to 24 months.

Bitcoin is currently trading at $95,049. Chart: TradingView

According to Hoskinson, a few factors help boost Bitcoin’s price stability. He mentioned that there is still a growing interest in Bitcoin as an asset. For example, MicroStrategy has been increasing its Bitcoin holdings.

Michael Saylor’s company currently holds $32 billion worth of BTC, and its market cap now exceeds $70 billion. Other countries are also interested in Bitcoin, with El Salvador being the top country outside the US in harnessing the asset.

Continuous Inflow And Interest Help Bitcoin

According to Hoskinson, Bitcoin remains bullish for him because of soaring interest and inflows. The Cardano founder says that Bitcoin remains a viable store of value, and it will continue this service now that DeFi is becoming more popular.

Recently, Cardano’s Emurgo shared that it’s developing a bridge in collaboration with BTCOS. According to Hoskinson, this new network will feature DeFi apps secured by Bitcoin. He added that developers can design Hybrid Cardano and Bitcoin apps in Aiken and pay fees in BTC.

Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView

Christian Encila

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.

Christian's journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).

Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling - right up his alley!

So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he's one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill).

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Here's the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day - and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies.

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