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Adam Back, Blockstream's head and a trailblazer in the cryptocurrency sector has put his money where his mouth is. He's wagered a confident bet that Bitcoin will escalate past the $100,000 mark before its halving event scheduled in 2024.
During an exchange on X (previously named Twitter), Back entered into a friendly gamble with an X user going by the handle @Vikingobbitcoin. According to them, Bitcoin would surge past the $100,000 benchmark by March 31, 2024. On the flip side, Vinkingo voiced skepticism, asserting that this landmark would not be reached until 2025. The specified date of the bet falls just a month prior to Bitcoin's anticipated halving on April 26. From Back's perspective, the cryptocurrency's valuation would likely exceed its previous record well before this halving event.
Historically, optimistic predictions surrounding Bitcoin's value have drawn noteworthy wagers. Case in point is Balaji Srinivasan's significant $1 million Bitcoin gamble earlier this year. Furthermore, Back himself has shown a consistent positive stance on Bitcoin, projecting in an earlier statement that its value could touch a staggering $10 million by its sixth halving, due in 2032.
What makes this bet particularly interesting is the exact amount Back has staked. Rather than splashing a million dollars, he's laid down a million satoshis, which at today's rates amount to roughly $290 (but could surpass $1,000 if the prediction is valid). For the less acquainted with cryptocurrency jargon, a satoshi is the tiniest fraction of Bitcoin, with one Bitcoin being composed of 100 million satoshis.
Considering Back's estimated net worth, which oscillates between $50 to $300 million, the sum seems modest. Nonetheless, the bet has garnered attention and a mix of reactions online. The overarching sentiment remains that many experts are optimistic about Bitcoin's price trajectory, especially leading up to the halving.
