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Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory continues to draw ambitious price forecasts, with veteran financial adviser Ric Edelman putting a striking number on the table. Edelman believes the flagship cryptocurrency could soar to $500,000 by 2030, comparing its current stage to Amazon in 1999, when the e-commerce giant was still years away from reaching its later scale. Why Edelman Sees an “Amazon in 1999” Moment for Bitcoin Speaking with Bitcoin Magazine TV on September 17, Edelman drew a parallel between Bitcoin’s current position and Amazon’s early days, noting that the company faced significant skepticism in 1999 as investors questioned whether it had a place in their portfolios. Edelman’s comparison centers on the idea that Bitcoin is now at a similar stage, with adoption steadily gaining ground while still remaining far from mainstream. “Back in 1999, people were arguing over whether to invest in Amazon,” Edelman posited. The popular American financial adviser added that he expects Bitcoin to follow a similar path as adoption expands and the asset gains broader acceptance over the long term. The analogy is centered on adoption, not on the two assets having identical investment profiles. Amazon is a revenue-generating company with operating cash flows, whereas Bitcoin is a decentralized digital asset. The Road to $500K: Edelman’s Bitcoin Forecast Edelman also outlined the thinking behind his $500,000 Bitcoin target. His model assumes that investors worldwide could eventually dedicate about 1% of their portfolio holdings to BTC. If that allocation becomes widespread, he argues, Bitcoin’s price could rise to roughly $500,000 per coin. Notably, Edelman’s $500,000 figure is a projection based on his assumptions about future investment flows, rather than a current valuation or a guaranteed price target. He also suggested that his forecast is relatively conservative compared with some of the more aggressive Bitcoin predictions circulating in the market, describing his estimate as “actually kind of low compared to many others.” JUST IN: $337 billion asset manager founder Ric Edelman predicts Bitcoin will go to $500,000 by 2030 "My prediction is actually kind of low compared to many others." pic.twitter.com/eIQ1vlcw6j — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) September 17, 2026 Bitcoin was trading around $76,633 at the time of this publication, still roughly 39.2% below its $126,080 record high set in October 2025, per CoinGecko. Edelman’s $500,000 forecast would require a massive move from current levels. At $76,633, Bitcoin would need to surge approximately 552% to reach his target, putting the alpha crypto at roughly 6.5 times its price today. Edelman’s latest comments are rooted in more than ten years of closely watching the crypto market. He has previously said his Bitcoin research began in 2013, followed by his first investment in the asset in early 2014. Since then, he has maintained that digital assets could eventually move further into the mainstream and become a more familiar component of diversified investment portfolios.
BlackRock Snaps Up $1B in Bitcoin While Grayscale Dumps
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF has purchased a massive $1.08 billion worth of BTC, on-chain reporting firm Arkham shows. The accumulation occurred over the last 20 days and shows strong buying from one of the largest holders of the premier cryptocurrency in the last 3 weeks. IBIT now holds roughly 785,900 BTC, valued at about $61 billion at press time, when BTC is priced just above $77.5k. BlackRock’s overall crypto holdings exceed $66 billion, as the fund also holds additional Ethereum and smaller altcoin holdings. However, BTC remains the ETF’s primary focus. The recent acquisitions largely came through Coinbase Prime, a popular choice for institutional players. Arkham tweeted: Image Source: X Grayscale Bleeds Funds However, not all ETFs saw major inflows, as Grayscale GBTC posted net outflows. The main reason for the preference for IBIT could be its 0.25% annual ETF fee compared to Grayscale’s higher 1.5% alternative. The latter will need to step up its game in the ETF space, even though it is a much older brand in Bitcoin custodial services, having offered services even before ETFs were approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). American spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively hold more than 1.2 million BTC ($92 billion), representing more than 6% of the entire supply. However, analysts believe that these major funds will have an even bigger role to play in the future. Here is the BTC ETF Flow: Image Source: Farside Investors The last few days have seen some outflows, but the inflow trend is relatively strong and likely to hold, barring a major market meltdown. A Strong End to the 3rd Quarter Expected Overall, 2026 has been a mixed year for the ETF market. While major funds’ overall holdings have taken a hit during the calendar year, the market has also recovered at times, especially amid a healthy increase in the underlying asset’s valuation. As we head toward the end of September, which marks the culmination of the 3rd quarter, the market has a positive vibe, and that could carry into the last quarter. October, a traditionally bullish month for the major cryptocurrency, is right around the corner, but investors are likely to be cautious this time around after last year’s bearish bloodbath, which saw the highest levels of long liquidation in crypto history.
著名な暗号資産のオンチェーン分析者ウィリー・ウー氏は、ビットコインの底はすでに見えている可能性が高いと述べた。ボトムがすでに形成されている確率を90%とし、強気派が最終的な長期的な攻勢に向けて再結集している可能性があるとした。ビットコインは取材時点で約76,000ドルで取引されている。 ウー氏がツイートしました: 画像出典: X アナリストは、主要な暗号資産は流動性の流入と着実な買いによって、すでに初期の強気相場の構造の中で運用されていると指摘している。ウー氏は過去の市場の底と天井を正確に予測しており、価格チャートや投資家の動向だけではなく、オンチェーン指標とデータに焦点を当てた評価を築いてきた。
736x and Counting: たった$2.2kを売らずに$1.6Mの塊に変えた一人のトレーダーの成功
暗号資産トレーダーがPONSトークンで成功した賭けを行い、価格は驚異的に73600%も上昇しました。問題のトレーダーである0xnobiは、ほとんど知られていないこのトークンにわずか2.2kドルを投資しましたが、以前のつまずきにもかかわらず、投資総額は160万ドルまで膨れ上がりました。 オンチェーン分析サイト「Arkham」が、そのトレーダーについてツイートしました。 画像出典: X Arkhamの投稿はすぐにクリプトTwitterで注目を集め、幅広い反応を呼び込みました。その物語はオンチェーン分析担当者からすぐに転載され、インターネットやソーシャルメディア上に広がっていきました。