In a recent statement, VanEck CEO Jan van Eck predicted a significant increase in the value of Bitcoin, predicting that BTC will eventually reach half of the total market value of gold and reach a price of approximately $350,000 per Bitcoin.
Van Eck cited the FED's easing policies as a catalyst for the growth of both gold and Bitcoin. He expressed strong belief in Bitcoin's maturity and potential to become a significant asset comparable to gold.
“About a year ago, I started emphasizing that once the Fed started to ease monetary policy, it would be beneficial for both gold and Bitcoin,” Van Eck said. “Bitcoin is growing and will eventually reach half the total market cap of gold, which is around $350,000.”
He also talked about the possibility of Bitcoin reaching even higher values if central banks adopt Bitcoin as part of the monetary system. “Super bulls believe that if central banks adopt Bitcoin and it becomes part of the monetary system, its value could reach millions,” Van Eck added: “But I prefer not to focus on these speculative figures.”
Van Eck, who manages a variety of ETFs from fixed income to consumer cyclicals, also shared his views on his personal investment strategy. He strongly believes in long-term trends and notes that Bitcoin is increasingly being adopted. “I believe Bitcoin is becoming as widely accepted as gold, and I see that as a clear trend,” he said.
*This is not investment advice.