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Forget the daily charts for a minute. Let's zoom way, way out.I stumbled upon an interesting article that modeled out Bitcoin's price for 2040, and it's a wild thought experiment. Instead of getting bogged down in today's FUD or hype, it focuses on the fundamental drivers over the next 16 years.Here's the quick and dirty summary.TL;DR: Bitcoin in 2040 Huge Range of Possibilities: The predictions are obviously speculative, but they range from a $250k bear case to a $2M+ bull case. Adoption is Everything: The price hinges on whether institutions truly adopt BTC as "digital gold". The Halving Effect: We'll have four more halvings by 2040. The squeeze on new supply will be immense. If demand keeps rising, you know what that means for price. Major Risks: This isn't a sure thing. A coordinated regulatory ban or a better competitor (like a CBDC) could seriously stunt its growth.The 2040 Price ScenariosThe analysis broke it down into three potential futures for Bitcoin.1. The Bear Case: $250,000 - $500,000In this world, Bitcoin stalls out. Heavy regulation makes it hard for big money to get in, and maybe government-backed digital currencies capture the public's interest. Bitcoin doesn't die, but it becomes a niche asset for hobbyists, never achieving its grand vision.2. The Base Case: $750,000 - $1,500,000This is the "digital gold" scenario that most HODLers are betting on. Regulations become clear, institutions like pension funds and corporations add BTC to their balance sheets, and it becomes a standard macro asset. The steady demand combined with the supply shocks from halvings pushes it into this range.3. The Bull Case: $2,000,000+Here, Bitcoin becomes more than just digital gold. It becomes a foundational layer of a new, decentralized financial system. Think countries with unstable currencies using it as a reserve asset or the Lightning Network becoming a major global payment system. This is the paradigm shift scenario.Some Quick "Napkin Math"Wondering if these numbers are just pulled from thin air? Here’s a simple comparison.Gold's total market cap today is around $15 trillion. By 2040, there will be about 20.8 million BTC in circulation.If Bitcoin simply matches gold's current market cap:$15,000,000,000,000 / 20,800,000 BTC = ~$721,000 per BitcoinThat simple math puts us squarely in the base case scenario, which makes a $1M+ Bitcoin feel a lot more plausible.The full deep dive I read on PumpParade goes into more detail on the drivers and risks, but I wanted to get this sub's take on it.What do you guys think? Is the base case the most realistic path? Or are we headed for one of the extremes?(Not financial advice. Just food for thought.)
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