Apex cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains the most valuable in the world with a market cap of $450 billion, more than double that of second place Ethereum. Despite the high valuation, Bitcoin is still down from the all-time highs set in November 2021.
Here’s a look at what a return to all-time highs could mean for growers and investors.
What happened: Bitcoin remains the most valuable cryptocurrency and one of the most talked about cryptocurrencies in the world. The Apex crypto remains a favorite future investment option for notable investors Cathie Wood.
The war in Ukraine led to more discussions about countries adopting Bitcoin as a currency, and some analysts have raised their price targets and bulls for Bitcoin in the future.
Global investment management company VanEck said money has shifted due to sanctions against Russia’s central bank, and the result could be traditional reserve currencies taking a backseat to Bitcoin.
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Three, who is CEO of Ark Funds, has called for more companies to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets. If all companies put 1% to 10% of their cash holdings in Bitcoin, the valuation of the coin could rise significantly.
In 2021, Ark Funds highlighted a $500,000 price target for Bitcoin. A bull case for Bitcoin by Ark Funds has the coin reaching $1 million per Bitcoin by 2030.
Ark is sticking to that price target according to its latest Big Ideas report.
VanEck analysts Eric Fine and Natalia Gurushina released a note titled “How One Bond Manager Values Gold and Bitcoin” in April 2022.
In the note, the duo posted a target price of $1.3 million to $4.8 million for Bitcoin if the cryptocurrency is adopted as a global reserve currency.
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Invest $100 in Bitcoin: An investment of $100 in Bitcoin today can buy 0.00429 BTC, based on a current price of $23,349.88 at the time of writing.
Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $68,789.63 in November 2021. The coin failed to reach a price of $69,420, a number that some suggested could break the internet, combining two of the most popular memorable numbers.
If Bitcoin returns to an all-time high, a $100 investment today would be worth $295.11. This will represent a return of 195.1%.
While Bitcoin may never reach the $500,000 or $1 million price targets of Ark Invest, a return to all-time highs may be more likely. Those who have followed cryptocurrency for years know that there are many waves and cycles that happen, and Bitcoin could reach new all-time highs during the next bull run.
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