In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, foresight and speculation play pivotal roles. One of the figures making waves with his predictions is Samson Mow, the founder of Jan3, who anticipates some revolutionary changes for Bitcoin by 2026. Among his most intriguing forecasts is the potential aggressive move into Bitcoin by billionaire investor and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Mow's prediction comes after a year where many Bitcoin forecasts from notable crypto executives did not quite hit the mark.
Samson Mow took to X to state, "@elonmusk goes hard into BTC," signaling his belief that Musk will delve deeply into Bitcoin in the near future. Musk has had a rather tumultuous relationship with Bitcoin. While he has shown considerable support for various cryptocurrencies, he has voiced concerns regarding Bitcoin's environmental impact. Tesla notably ceased accepting Bitcoin as a payment method in May 2021, citing these environmental issues. Furthermore, in July 2022, Tesla disclosed its decision to sell 75% of its Bitcoin holdings, further highlighting its cautious stance on Bitcoin.
Mow is known for his optimistic outlook on Bitcoin's future price targets. He has ambitious expectations, predicting that Bitcoin's price could ascend to $1.33 million by 2026—a staggering rise of about 1,367% from its current valuation of $90,596, according to CoinMarketCap. Speaking to Magazine in June 2025, Mow expressed confidence in Bitcoin hitting the $1 million mark, stating it could happen as early as 2025 or perhaps in 2026, calling it "a given at this point."
One of the cornerstones of Mow's prediction is the increasing adoption of Bitcoin at the nation-state level. He argues that this adoption could be the primary catalyst for an exponential rise in Bitcoin’s price. In September 2025, Mow noted that numerous countries were gearing up to enhance their Bitcoin adoption strategies. He succinctly summarized this transition by saying, "I think we're on the tail end of gradually, and we're at the beginning phases of suddenly."
Despite his bold assertions, Mow seems less inclined to reflect on past predictions, preferring instead to focus on future possibilities. When prompted by a user on X about the accuracy of his 2025 predictions, Mow replied, "Let's not dwell on the past." He emphasized the importance of looking forward, stating, "Never look back. Only forward."
While Mow's predictions are ambitious, other executives in the crypto arena adopt a more conservative stance. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, commenting on December 28, anticipates Bitcoin will experience an upward trend, yet suggests the returns will be strong but not spectacular. He describes the path ahead as "a 10-year grind upward of strong returns, lower volatility, some up and down."
Recent history is rife with bold Bitcoin price predictions that failed to materialize as expected. Noteworthy mentions include predictions from BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes and BitMine chair Tom Lee, who foresaw Bitcoin reaching $250,000 by the end of 2025. Yet, the cryptocurrency was trading at around half that level, despite the previous peak of $125,100.
Aside from Bitcoin's price surge, Mow envisions other related developments, such as the stock price of Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) reaching $5,000—an approximate increase of 3,084% from its current price. Mow also believes Bitcoin will outperform traditional metals just as gold and silver reached record highs of $4,549 and $83 respectively in recent months. Moreover, he projects that "at least one country" might issue a Bitcoin bond by 2026, signifying a deeper integration and institutional acceptance of Bitcoin.
The journey of Bitcoin is ever-unfolding, with varying projections shaping market anticipations. As the cryptocurrency space continues to develop, only time will tell which predictions will come to fruition and which will remain aspirational visions. As stakeholders and enthusiasts, the importance of analytical foresight coupled with strategic patience becomes ever more paramount.
