Bitcoin’s recovery above the $94,000 mark on January 5th reignited bold price predictions on Crypto Twitter, most notably YoungHoon Kim’s claim that Bitcoin will hit $100,000 within 48 hours. This statement quickly spread, partly due to the market’s short-term rebound and partly because of Kim’s controversial reputation with extreme forecasts.
Kim – a South Korean social media personality – gained fame in late 2025 when he repeatedly claimed to have an extremely high IQ and believed his market views were superior to traditional analysis. However, many of his previous predictions did not materialize, as Bitcoin was restrained by macroeconomic instability and weakening momentum.
Although Bitcoin’s recent rally coincides with the US stock market’s “risk-on” trend, the overall picture has not changed significantly. The momentum has improved, but key factors such as panic buying, supply shocks, or strong on-chain signals are still missing to support a rapid surge into the six-figure range.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
Related Articles
Best Crypto to Invest in March: Bitcoin Panic Selling, TRON Pullback and Polkadot ETF News Vs DOG...
Recent market volatility has challenged a long-standing narrative in crypto. When an oil-driven macro panic recently hit global markets, traders sold off Bitcoin rather than treating it as a safe-haven asset, highlighting how capital still flows quickly out of crypto during uncertainty. This shift i
BlockChainReporter8m ago
Bitcoin Miners Hold Infrastructure AI Needs, Wintermute Says
Crypto trading firm Wintermute says Bitcoin miners could become an important infrastructure provider for the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry, thanks to the large-scale power capacity they have built over the past decade.
In a blog post published Thursday, Wintermute noted that Bi
TodayqNews8m ago
Whale Shorted BTC on the Day of US-Iran War Outbreak, $6.5 Million Short Position Down 180%
March 13 News: Monitoring indicates that when the US-Iran war broke out on February 28, a whale address opened a BTC short position at 20x leverage, with an initial position entry price of $63,810 and the position expanded to $6.5 million. Despite market volatility and continued upward movement in BTC price, the short position has accumulated unrealized losses of $580,000, representing a loss magnitude of 180%.
GateNews44m ago
CoinGlass: Bitcoin open interest rebounds to 88,000 BTC, with leverage reaccumulating
Gate News reported that on March 13, CoinGlass stated that following recent liquidations, leverage is reaccumulating. Open interest has now rebounded to approximately 88,000 BTC, not yet at extreme levels, but the "fuel" for volatility is clearly returning. The more accumulation, the greater potential price swings could be.
GateNews48m ago
