Can Bitcoin Rise Above $100,000 Again? Billionaire Novogratz Weighs In

Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz and SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci discussed the current state of the markets, the future of Bitcoin, and speculations surrounding MicroStrategy.

The two discussed Bitcoin's struggle to rise above $100,000 again and the culture of “speculation” that has become normalized in the financial world.

Wall Street veterans discussed the cryptocurrency market's recent fluctuations and future prospects on “Open Book.” The conversation focused on Bitcoin price movements, Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy strategy, and the potential impact of the upcoming Trump administration on the markets.

Michael Novogratz characterized Bitcoin's current state as a “recovery process,” arguing that the price needs to break above $100,000 and stay there for at least a week or two to restore market confidence. According to Novogratz, Bitcoin is currently consolidating below this level, and this psychological threshold could act as a “ceiling” for some time.

However, Novogratz is quite optimistic about the long-term outlook. The renowned investor stated that Bitcoin could finish around $140,000 next year, suggesting that the main driver of this rise will be US wealth channels. Pointing out that giants like Bank of America, JP Morgan, and Vanguard are now able to sell Bitcoin to their clients, Novogratz said, “Even just 3% of US wealth moving into this space represents an inflow of $1.5 trillion.”

At the heart of the recent market scare was Michael Saylor's decision to transform his software company into a “Bitcoin hoarding company.” Investors worried that MicroStrategy might be forced to sell Bitcoin to pay off its debts (forced liquidation).

Novogratz explained that these fears were unfounded, and that Saylor had strategically set aside $1.4 billion in cash reserves. This move ensures the company can make all its debt and coupon payments for the next two years without selling Bitcoin. “This move has given the market a breather,” Novogratz summarized the situation, saying, “MicroStrategy now operates somewhat like a leveraged ETF.”

Regarding the economic outlook, Novogratz highlighted risks in the bond market. He stated that Trump's potential pressure on the Fed and appointments that could undermine its independence could lead to a loss of confidence in the bond market.