Key Takeaways
- Jan3 founder Samson Mow predicts Elon Musk will make a significant move into Bitcoin in 2026.
- Mow forecasts a Bitcoin price of $1.33 million by 2026, alongside other bold predictions for the crypto market.
- This outlook contrasts with more conservative forecasts from other industry executives.
- Nation-state adoption is cited as a key catalyst for future exponential Bitcoin growth.
In a series of bold forecasts, Jan3 founder and prominent Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow has set his sights on 2026, predicting that billionaire Elon Musk will aggressively increase his involvement with Bitcoin. This comes amidst a landscape where several high-profile crypto price predictions from the previous year failed to materialize.
A Bullish Vision for Bitcoin and Musk
Mow took to social media to state plainly, "@elonmusk goes hard into BTC." This prediction forms part of Mow's five key outlooks for Bitcoin in 2026. While Musk has historically supported digital assets, his relationship with Bitcoin has been nuanced; Tesla ceased accepting Bitcoin payments in 2021 citing environmental concerns and later sold a majority of its holdings. Mow's forecast suggests a potential major strategic shift for the Tesla and SpaceX CEO.
Price Targets and Market Catalysts
Never one to shy away from ambitious price targets, Mow also projected that Bitcoin's price will reach $1.33 million by 2026, representing a gain of over 1,300% from current levels. He previously told Cointelegraph Magazine that the $1 million mark was "a given," likely occurring in 2025 or 2026.
He consistently points to nation-state Bitcoin adoption as the primary catalyst for such exponential growth. "I think we’re on the tail end of gradually, and we’re at the beginning phases of suddenly," Mow remarked in late 2025, indicating an anticipated acceleration in global institutional adoption.
Contrasting Views in the Crypto Industry
Mow's ultra-bullish stance is not universally shared. Other executives project strong but more moderate growth. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, for instance, anticipates a "10-year grind upward of strong returns," characterized by lower volatility rather than spectacular short-term spikes.
This divergence follows a year where predictions from figures like BitMEX's Arthur Hayes and Tom Lee for a $250,000 Bitcoin by end-of-2025 fell short as the asset traded around half that value after its all-time high.
Additional Predictions for a Transforming Market
Mow's 2026 forecast extends beyond Musk and price, envisioning a broader financial shift:
- The stock price of Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy (MSTR) soaring to $5,000.
- Bitcoin outperforming traditional safe-haven metals like gold and silver.
- The launch of a sovereign Bitcoin bond by "at least one country."
When questioned about the accuracy of his previous year's predictions, Mow maintained a forward-looking perspective: "Let’s not dwell on the past... Never look back. Only forward."
