Bitcoin price movements are nothing new and are always predictable, yet they continue to cause unrest among investors and make headlines frequently. Recent analyses have shown that early investors are gradually stepping back. Although short-term price movements are often overlooked, experts see the current trend as a harbinger of impending market changes.
Although Bitcoin has long been understood as a speculative asset class and recurring price fluctuations are part of the nature of cryptocurrencies, it has developed into a legitimate financial instrument in recent years. Today, it is no longer just private individuals who invest in Bitcoin as an asset; the cryptocurrency is also becoming increasingly appealing for institutions and industries. Companies that adopt Bitcoin as part of their balance sheet in the form of a Bitcoin treasury could see positive developments in terms of asset growth.
Several factors indicate that Bitcoin is consolidating. Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, comments on Bitcoin’s current sideways movement, describing it as constructive consolidation.
Bitcoin’s Surge in Everyday Use and Business Models
While for many investors Bitcoin is primarily a long-term investment, the cryptocurrency is increasingly being integrated into corporate strategies. Casinos and digital gambling providers in particular have recognized the benefits of crypto for their business early on, as it offers a number of advantages for both operators and customers. Users are increasingly longing for better data protection and more privacy, a demand that is often difficult to meet when the business model is based on money transfers, which usually require users to disclose their banking details. However, according to expert Robbie Purves, deposits and withdrawals in cryptocurrencies offer a solution. There are already many offerings in the industry that include crypto as a payment method, such as those offered by esports.net, which enable anonymity and privacy as well as faster payouts.
As a pioneer, however, the gambling industry will not be one of the few to see and realize the benefits of crypto for much longer. According to Triple A, there will be 560 million cryptocurrency users worldwide in 2024. In relation to the world population, the proportion of crypto users still appears rather low, but considering the compound annual growth rate from 2018 to 2023, which amounts to an incredible 99%, the rapidly growing popularity of crypto becomes apparent. According to Saylor, the fact that early investors are now leaving the market, which initially caused concern, is anything but a bad sign. On the contrary, given the broader acceptance and adoption of crypto, Saylor believes that more and more industries and institutions will jump on the bandwagon, ultimately leading to a complete stabilization of the crypto market.
Michael Saylor’s POV on “OG-Holders” Leaving the Market
In a recent episode of the crypto podcast Coin Stories, Saylor commented on the potential impact of so-called “OG holders” (i.e., early Bitcoin investors) selling parts of their holdings to cover personal expenses. This is no cause for concern, according to Saylor, who compares the situation to start-up employees exercising their stock options after years of service. Instead of selling pressure, this could encourage market participation. For larger companies, this could create an opportunity to build up their position in Bitcoin without having to contend with extreme price fluctuations.
Investors often harbor false expectations of crypto, namely that its value will rise steadily. Saylor, on the other hand, believes that “the perfect money has no cash flows.” He points to other valuable assets such as gold, art, and real estate, which are also not expected to generate constant income.
The fact that long-term holders are now realizing profits to pay for housing and tuition, for example, is a good sign. Saylor doesn’t consider this behavior as a loss of confidence in Bitcoin, but rather as a sign of healthy consolidation where investors can anticipate less price volatility in the future.
Bitcoin Remains Stable Despite Competition From Altcoins
New projects are constantly being introduced to the market, offering lucrative investments and thus leading to fluctuations in Bitcoin’s value, and seemingly posing a threat. The relatively new Ruvi AI (RUVI) project is the rising star in the sky, currently recording impressive growth figures and making headlines in the scene. The new AI altcoin makes the market leader look slow: presales have just started and have already surpassed $3.7 million, and continue to climb.
However, according to experts, the fact that new altcoins are temporarily depressing Bitcoin’s growth rate and value is in the nature of the industry and is no reason for concern. While new projects often explode and experience a rapid surge, they often disappear from the scene just as quickly as they appeared. Bitcoin, as the foundation of the crypto market, has already established itself in everyday processes and business models and will not be overtaken anytime soon. In the long term, it is necessary to look beyond temporary fluctuations and trust in the stability of a proven asset.
Bitcoin’s Outlook for 2025
As always, Bitcoin’s development remains exciting and puts impatient investors to the test. With new altcoins attracting more attention and long-time investors selling their assets, the market is showing mixed feelings. Nevertheless, industry experts encourage interpreting these developments as a positive signal for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin has always been a record holder in terms of investment, and experts predict that 2025 will be another strong year. In August 2025, Bitcoin hit its all-time high at $124,000, and experts predict that the leading cryptocurrency will be valued between $120,000 and $150,000 over the coming year.
All factors point to the consolidation of Bitcoin, which will continue to make it a promising and lucrative investment in the future.
