2025-12-25 06:22:55

The world's richest man Elon Musk recently predicted on social media that the US economy will achieve double-digit growth within the next 12 to 18 months. This view has sparked considerable discussion in the Bitcoin community—investors generally remain optimistic about it. After all, macroeconomic signals have always been an important reference for Bitcoin price movements. This year's Federal Reserve rate cuts have also become a focal point of market attention.

Regarding this prediction, Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano's interpretation is even more aggressive. He believes that if AI technology truly unleashes its potential, economic growth could far exceed 100%. This view naturally fuels optimistic sentiment within the community.

However, not everyone is convinced. Some market observers have questioned the accuracy of Musk's forecast. One admitted that economic prediction is not his "strong suit." Interestingly, traders Peter Brandt and Fidelity researcher Jurrien Timmer have recently expressed different opinions—they believe that even if economic growth occurs as expected, Bitcoin might enter a bear market by 2026, and could even drop to the $60,000 level.

In this light, the relationship between economic growth expectations and Bitcoin price trends is not fixed. The market is always full of variables.

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GhostChainLoyalist

· 3h ago

Elon Musk is at it again, this time claiming double-digit economic growth—laugh out loud. Honestly, I don't buy Pomp's AI hundredfold growth theory. Just some spiritual opium for the retail investors. Listening to the 2026 bear market predictions is just for fun; no one can predict accurately anyway—it's all armchair strategizing after the fact. Bitcoin isn't really that dependent on macroeconomics; I feel like everyone is overthinking it. Cutting interest rates leads to a rise? If it were that simple, we'd all be financially free by now.

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BearMarketSunriser

· 5h ago

Here we go again with this set? Doubling the economy, AI invincible, Bitcoin mooning... Just listen, if you believe it, you're doomed. --- Everyone follows Musk's words, but the logic from Brandt seems more solid. --- Is 60k in 2026 real? It's already over 30k now... the gap is quite big. --- Interest rate cuts + AI + economic growth sound great, but I always feel there's a catch. --- So should I buy or not? Even these people haven't reached a consensus. --- That Anthony's 150% growth prediction, I just take it as a comedy show haha. --- Alright, alright, that's just how the crypto world is. Good news today, bad news tomorrow. --- The deepest trap is always laid by retail investors following predictions; this time, they're about to get cut again. --- The bear market is the real test for true believers. Right now, it's all just slogans. --- Can macroeconomics really be predicted? I think on-chain data is more reliable.

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GrayscaleArbitrageur

· 7h ago

Elon Musk is at it again, always so confident... Anyway, I don't believe it. Just two viewpoints, sometimes bullish, sometimes bearish, but the exchange always profits. 100% growth? Dream on, let's see when AI really arrives. Right now, it's just a story. The narrative that rate cuts are good for BTC has worn me out; the key is how institutions manipulate the market. Peter and Timmer are more reliable; I wouldn't be surprised if it drops to $60,000 in 2026. The optimists are back... Why not look at history? They've been right a few times before. Economic growth correlated with coin prices? That's laughable; such logic is too naive. Anyway, I stick to my strategy: accumulate coins during monetary easing, buy the dip in a bear market. Predictions are too虚.

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SignatureCollector

· 13h ago

Another grand prophecy from Musk, but this time I actually believe it to some extent... Honestly, Peter Brandt's logic is more interesting; I've also seen the 2026 bear market scenario. Pompliano jumping straight to 100% growth is a bit exaggerated, but it's just bragging. The key is whether the rate cut is a positive or a trap for BTC, which is really hard to say. Anyway, I'm just waiting to see how Musk's prophecy turns out next year, betting he'll change his tune again.

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zkProofGremlin

· 13h ago

Musk is back to talking nonsense, this time as an economic prophet? LOL, he’s almost bankrupt Twitter too haha AI growth over 100%... Anthony really dares to say that, I just want to see what happens in a year and a half Anyway, I’m now half convinced and half skeptical. I need to seriously listen to what guys like Peter Brandt are saying. The bear market scenario of 60k is really a bit scary The economy’s health and BTC price movements are really two different things; the market doesn’t follow logic The rate cut thing is true, but don’t expect to predict the coin prices based on that, brothers, it’s too surreal

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TestnetNomad

· 13h ago

Elon Musk is probably going to mess up again this time; economic forecasts are really not his strong suit. Bitcoin really won't move so simply in line with macroeconomics; there are still too many uncertainties. AI surging 100%? Just listen, don't really believe it. Falling to $60,000 in 2026? Should I stock up now or escape? Rate cuts are rate cuts; the crypto world plays by its own rules, don't expect any macro signals. That's why I never follow the predictions of big influencers; the market always proves them wrong.

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OnchainFortuneTeller

· 13h ago

Haha, Musk is back to making up stories. Economic forecasts are really not his thing. Another bunch of people jumping on the bandwagon shouting bull market, I just want to laugh... Double-digit growth? See you in 2026, it might just go straight to 60k. AI unleashing potential? First, show some real returns before talking. Anyone can make a prediction about this stuff, the key is whether it's right or not. How can anyone still believe this? Let's see in a couple of years. The market is unpredictable, brother. Don't let these voices lead you astray. $60,000 sounds pretty good, if it really drops, I’ll be ready to buy the dip. Economists and traders have different opinions, what does that mean? Nobody really knows.

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LidoStakeAddict

· 13h ago

To be honest, these predictions are a bit exhausting... One predicts double digits, another says 100%+, and another says the 2026 bear market will drop to 60,000. Who can believe this?

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