Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, expressed strong optimism about the future of Bitcoin, especially in the wake of the expected halving event in April 2024.
Scaramucci, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space, shared his views in a recent interview with CNBC. He pointed to the historical trend following halving events of a decline in the number of new Bitcoins in circulation as a reason for his optimistic outlook.
Scaramucci predicts that the BTC price will reach at least $170,000 by the end of the current cycle, which is consistent with past price surges following the halving. His long-term vision is even more ambitious, aiming for $400,000, a price equivalent to half the market capitalization of gold.
He said:
“Bitcoin is a cyclical product. Typically, it moves fourfold within 18 months of the halving. But let’s think about the price a bit conservatively. “It’s still $170,000 this cycle.”
Bitcoin Adoption Increases
Scaramucci sees the rapid growth of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as a strong indicator of increased institutional adoption. He highlights the fact that Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed $10 billion in cumulative inflows in just three months. This is a feat that took a gold ETF a year to achieve. This signals growing demand for digital assets among major financial institutions, which could further drive demand and prices higher.
#Bitcoin Fueled by demand for spot ETFs, they have risen more than 140% over the past year, hitting an all-time high last month. @Scaramucci Here’s why I think Bitcoin is back. pic.twitter.com/HJxQEy6XY0
— CNBC Closing Bell (@CNBCClosingBell) April 5, 2024
Bitcoin: A long-term store of value
He emphasizes Bitcoin’s potential as a long-term store of value beyond its role as a simple hedge against inflation. Limited to 21 million coins, the leading cryptocurrency’s limited supply and growing adoption suggest scarcity and potential for significant value growth.
BTCUSD trading at $69,372 on the weekly chart: TradingView.com
Scaramucci’s Sam Bankman Pride
The interview also touched on the recent sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the collapsed FTX exchange. Scaramucci, who acquired a 30% stake in SkyBridge from FTX before its bankruptcy, expressed mixed feelings.
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He acknowledged the damage caused by FTX’s collapse but expressed sympathy for Bankman-Fried’s mental state.
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