Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, has a bold vision beyond digital gold.
In a recent statement, Horsley suggested that Bitcoin could someday command a $50 trillion market cap. While many traditionally liken Bitcoin to “digital gold” — which itself hovers around a $23 trillion market cap — Horsley takes it a step further, specifically, as he revealed in his tweet.
Bitcoin is an apolitical, digital monetary asset. The right comparison may be not just Gold (~$23T) — But also Treasuries and USD (~$50T). When people want to digitally store value, the latter is often the way. — Hunter Horsley (@HHorsley) April 26, 2025
According to a recent tweet by The Wolf Of All Streets
He believes Bitcoin could eventually rival the combined value of U.S. Treasuries and the U.S. dollar itself, which together total around $50 trillion. He further stated that:
He suggested that Bitcoin could mature to be worth half of gold’s market cap, potentially pushing BTC to $400,000. He explained that as governments continue to expand fiat money supplies, demand for assets like Bitcoin will grow. In his point of view, Bitcoin is not just an investment or a hedge against inflation — it’s evolving into a digital, apolitical store of value for the entire world. If the trend of digital asset adoption continues, Bitcoin could become a central pillar of global finance.
According to recent reports, Bitwise is literally betting its future on Bitcoin’s role in the financial ecosystem. Horsley’s latest comments align with a growing belief that Bitcoin’s behavior is changing — rather than just following hype cycles around halvings. In short, Bitcoin seems to be slowly transitioning from a speculative asset into a legitimate part of the world’s financial infrastructure.
Current Market Snapshot: Bitcoin in 2025
According to broader market sentiment, investors remain cautious, keeping a close eye on U.S. GDP growth numbers and renewed liquidity concerns following a mixed earnings season on Wall Street. Ethereum and other major altcoins are also slightly down, mirroring Bitcoin’s movements.
In addition, according to a CNF report predicting another bold Bitcoin price prediction, it was suggested that BTC could reach $250K in 2025, with altcoins to follow. If Bitcoin continues to align with global financial currents, Horsley’s $50 trillion vision may not be as far-fetched as it sounds — though the path there will likely be anything but smooth.
According to CoinMarketCap data, as of today, Bitcoin is trading around $94,688, reflecting an increase of 0.61% in the past day and 8.35% in the past week. See BTC price chart below.