An interesting situation is unfolding around Bitcoin in recent days. Erik Trump has once again reiterated his prediction of a million dollars for BTC, and this time he sounds even more confident. At the World Liberty forum in Mar-a-Lago, he stated that he has never been so optimistic about cryptocurrencies in general.

Honestly, the figures he cites are impressive. Erik Trump mentioned that over the past 10 years, Bitcoin has grown approximately 70% annually on average. He even challenged critics to name any other asset class that has shown such dynamics. When you look at it from this perspective, it’s hard not to understand his optimism.

Two years ago, as Trump recalled, Bitcoin was worth $16,000. Now it’s trading around $72,000. That’s already a significant jump. Of course, we are currently observing some correction — BTC has fallen from the peak of over $126,000 reached in early October, and is now slightly below $67,000. But Erik Trump doesn’t seem worried.

“Something with huge growth potential will have to contend with volatility,” he said. That’s fair. Although, of course, volatility is a double-edged sword. But when you believe in the long-term story of an asset, short-term fluctuations seem less significant.

Interestingly, this optimism comes against the backdrop of deeper involvement of the Trump family in the crypto sector through the World Liberty Financial project. The fact that the family is investing in this area probably influences their stance. However, to be fair, Erik Trump has described himself as a “maxi-bitcoiner” for a long time — this is not a new position for him.

In August, he predicted that BTC would reach $175,000 by the end of the year, but as we know, 2025 ended around $88,000. So predictions are not always accurate. But the main thesis remains unchanged — Erik Trump is confident that Bitcoin is heading toward a million in the long term.

Whether you agree with his forecasts or not, it’s hard not to notice that a person with influence and resources is making serious bets on crypto. This says something about how this sector is perceived even at the highest levels.