Bernstein Analysts Predict Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million by 2023

Ruholamin Haqshanas

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June 14, 2024 08:22 EDT | 2 min read

Bitcoin has the potential to reach $1 million by 2033, with a projected cycle-high of $200,000 by 2025, according to analysts at Bernstein.

The prediction comes as Bernstein initiated coverage of MicroStrategy, a software developer and the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.

The research report assigned an outperform rating to MicroStrategy, which currently possesses 1.1% of the global supply of the leading cryptocurrency, equivalent to approximately $14.5 billion.

MicroStrategy Becomes Major Player in Crypto Space

In just four years, MicroStrategy has transformed itself from a small software company to a major player in the crypto space.

The company’s founder and chairman, Michael Saylor, has played a pivotal role in positioning MicroStrategy as a prominent Bitcoin-focused firm.

Saylor’s leadership has attracted significant capital, both debt and equity, enabling the company to implement an active Bitcoin acquisition strategy.

MicroStrategy currently holds 214,400 Bitcoin, which it began accumulating in 2020 as a reserve asset.

Bernstein initiated coverage of MicroStrategy with a $2,890 price target, while the company’s shares closed at around $1,484 on the Nasdaq exchange.

The analysts, Gautam Chhugani and Mahika Sapra, highlighted MicroStrategy’s active leveraged Bitcoin strategy, which differentiates it from passive spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Over the past four years, MicroStrategy’s active approach has resulted in a higher amount of Bitcoin per equity share.

Bernstein’s price forecast for Bitcoin is driven by the unprecedented demand from spot ETFs and the limited supply of the cryptocurrency.

The analysts now estimate that Bitcoin could potentially reach $500,000 by 2029, with the 2025 estimate revised from $150,000.

MicroStrategy’s long-term convertible debt strategy allows the company to capitalize on the potential upside of Bitcoin while minimizing liquidation risk associated with the cryptocurrency on its balance sheet.

In a recent development, MicroStrategy proposed a $500 million debt sale of convertible notes to further bolster its Bitcoin holdings.

This move showcases the company’s commitment to expanding its Bitcoin portfolio and leveraging its position in the crypto market.

Corporate Bitcoin Holders Start to Reap Rewards

A number of major corporate investors in Bitcoin, including Microstrategy, have already seen their profits skyrocket.

As per data aggregated by Saylortracker, at current market prices of around $67,000, MicroStrategy’s position now commands a total valuation exceeding $14.59 billion.

This means the company sits on tremendous unrealized profits of almost $6.5 billion on paper – reflecting a gain of almost 104% yield-to-date from an investment allocation started under Saylor back in 2020.

MicroStrategy’s successful Bitcoin strategy has also led to other public companies considering adding Bitcoin to their balance sheet.

Back in April, Metaplanet revealed its decision to incorporate Bitcoin into its treasury assets due to several factors.

Firstly, it aims to minimize its exposure to the Japanese yen, which has been significantly impacted by Japan’s low-interest-rate environment.

In a shareholder update, Metaplanet expressed concern about the yen’s vulnerability and highlighted Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against inflation, a tool for macroeconomic resilience, and a source of long-term capital appreciation.

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