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| Published On Dec 28, 2023 2:07 am CET | By Peter Siu

On Chain Analyst Willy Woo Forecasts Bitcoin’s ETF Approval Impact

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Popular on-chain analyst Willy Woo recently shared insights on Twitter about Bitcoin’s promising future, especially in light of potential ETF approvals in 2024. He outlined several interesting scenarios:

He regards the changes in Bitcoin’s realized cap, which tracks the capital stored in the Bitcoin network, as one of his favorite on-chain metrics. Currently, there’s a noticeable increase in capital inflow into the network.

On the brink of the BTC spot ETF’s introduction, the analyst foresees a significant shift in Bitcoin’s role in wealth management. He predicts that when Bitcoin becomes a standard part of wealth portfolios, the top 1% of wealthy individuals will own an average of 0.87 BTC, highlighting the digital currency’s scarcity. This estimation is based on a 5% allocation assumption.

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In response to a query from a private banker about potential Bitcoin prices, Woo provided some “back of the envelope” estimates using 2023 data:

  • If Bitcoin’s market cap reaches that of gold, the price could soar to $710k per Bitcoin.
  • Should 5% of all wealth be invested in Bitcoin, its price might hit $1.1 million.
  • In an extreme case where half of all wealth is in Bitcoin, the upper bound price could reach a staggering $11.5 million.

The possibility of 5% of all wealth being invested in Bitcoin isn’t far-fetched. Currently, there are around 600 million adults with a net worth over $100k, controlling 85% of all wealth. With over 300 million investors already in Bitcoin and the number growing rapidly, this scenario is becoming more plausible.

Peter Siu

Peter is a former poker-pro, turned crypto enthusiast with 8+ years’ experience in operational roles dealing with all online gaming verticals within large iGaming companies, including Flutter and Entain. Now an expert in the field of Sports Betting, Casino, iGaming, and Poker, he is our team leader and editor. When not working, Peter can be found in the gym or playing sports like football, tennis and more recently padel.