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Strive CEO Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $400K-$500K by 2029 Amid US Debt Crisis

Strive Asset Management CEO Cole forecasts a massive Bitcoin rally driven by macroeconomic factors.

Key takeaways
  • Bitcoin could reach $400K-$500K by late 2029, according to Strive CEO.
  • US debt crisis expected to push long-term yields lower, benefiting Bitcoin.
  • Bitcoin currently trades at $85,272 with a market cap of $1.71T.
Based on reporting by CryptoPotato — this is an original TLT summary with live market data, not the original article.CryptoPotato ↗

Strive Asset Management CEO Cole has made a bold prediction that Bitcoin could reach $400,000 to $500,000 by late 2029. This forecast is based on the expectation of a US debt crisis that would drive long-term yields lower, thereby increasing the attractiveness of Bitcoin as a store of value.

Cole's projection comes at a time when the total cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.98 trillion, with Bitcoin currently trading at $85,272, representing a 1.12% decrease over the past 24 hours but a 2.31% increase over the last seven days. The market's Fear & Greed index is at 73, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors.

While Cole's prediction is significant, it is important to note that it is a single-source forecast and should be considered in the context of broader market trends and economic indicators. The lack of corroborating sources means that while the prediction is noteworthy, it should be treated with a degree of caution.

The anticipated US debt crisis, as described by Cole, would likely lead to lower long-term yields, making non-yielding assets like Bitcoin more appealing to investors seeking to preserve their wealth. This scenario could potentially drive significant capital inflows into the cryptocurrency market.

If Cole's prediction comes to pass, it would represent a substantial increase from current levels, underscoring the potential for Bitcoin to become a major asset class in the global financial system. However, such a scenario would also depend on a variety of factors, including regulatory developments and broader macroeconomic conditions.

What this means in naira

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₦117.01M (about $85,529.00), down 0.3% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.8% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

#1
$85,529.00 ▼ 0.34%
+0.30% since this brief published
7d +2.47%MCap $1.72TFull BTC data →
The market when this published · October 5, 2026
Total market cap$2.98T
Bitcoin 24h-1.12%
Ethereum 24h-1.14%
BTC dominance57.6%
Fear & Greed73 · Greed

Bitcoin — questions

How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in naira today?

About ₦117.01M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $85,529.00. The naira price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Bitcoin in naira page for any amount.

Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?

BTC is up 0.30% since this brief first published — trading at $85,529.00 now versus $85,272.00 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 6, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #970,145 sha256:09f632ed20d45a42

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