Bitcoin’s growing appeal among institutional investors might take away some of the excitement that retail traders are used to, according to MicroStrategy’s executive chairman Michael Saylor.
Speaking with Natalie Brunell on the Coin Stories podcast released Friday, Saylor said the reduced volatility that comes with larger institutional participation could make Bitcoin feel less thrilling for everyday investors.
“You actually want volatility to drop so that trillion-dollar institutions can enter with confidence and scale,” Saylor explained. “The challenge is, once volatility cools off, the market becomes ‘boring’ for a while, and that adrenaline-fueled excitement fades.”
He described this as part of Bitcoin’s natural maturation process: a transition stage where reduced price swings should be seen as a positive development rather than a cause for concern.
Bitcoin Consolidates After Recent Highs
His remarks come as Bitcoin trades sideways following its August 14 peak of $124,100. As of now, the cryptocurrency is hovering around $115,760 — almost unchanged from levels seen in late August, per CoinMarketCap.
Many traders believe the U.S. Federal Reserve’s September 17 interest rate cut had already been priced in, but some analysts suggest that additional cuts later in the year could reignite momentum for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.
Divided Forecasts for Bitcoin’s Next Move
Opinions remain split on Bitcoin’s trajectory. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has floated a $250,000 price target by the end of 2025, while other prominent voices expect a more modest $150,000. On the other hand, analyst PlanC argues the cycle top won’t happen this year at all.
Crypto strategist Benjamin Cowen has even warned that once Bitcoin does set a new all-time high, the asset could face a 70% correction afterward.
The Early Stages of a Digital Gold Rush
Despite the uncertainty, Saylor emphasized that the ecosystem is still in its formative years. “We’re in the decade-long digital gold rush from 2025 to 2035,” he said, noting that the next phase will bring an explosion of new products, services, and business models.
“There will be plenty of mistakes along the way, but also enormous fortunes made,” he added.
Currently, publicly traded companies that hold Bitcoin collectively own nearly $118 billion worth of the asset, according to data from BitcoinTreasuries.net.
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