A few people brought up some good points, and here is my response.
Gold vs. BTC:
The gold market cap is about $16 trillion, while BTC is currently at $1.2 trillion. We all know BTC is not gold, but it's interesting to compare their market sizes and potential growth. Could BTC capture more of the market share? I think getting to 2.2T is possible over the next 2yrs, but beyond that, it doesn't sound reasonable.
Rate Cuts and Political Factors:
Rate Cuts: A big "if" for this year. I don't see inflation going anywhere soon.
Political Influence: Trump’s potential return is uncertain. The odds are close to 50/50 now. Before Kamala, Trump was a certain win but the odds are shifting and regardless of how Kamala wins, the potential is there.
Global Conflicts:
Ukraine War: Similar to the Syrian war, which started in 2011 and is still ongoing. I don't expect the Ukraine war to end until a major global shift, perhaps around 2030.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: I'm not sure how much this impacts crypto markets. Generally, war tends to be good for markets because it leads to more money being spent and printed. The US has injected $170-200B, which, through fractional reserve lending, creates $2-4 trillion more now with the reserve rate set to 0%.
Market Trends:
I believe the markets will continue their current trend, with 2026 being a correctional year for all. BTC moving from 60k to 120k is plausible, just as the S&P could go from $500 to $700. However, BTC's bubble-like behavior seems to be fading, and I'm now thinking of other strategies to allocate funds.