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Michael Saylor, once a fierce critic of Ethereum, has recently admitted that he was wrong in his earlier views. The prominent Bitcoin advocate had previously predicted that Ethereum would be labeled an unregistered security, and he believed it would never be approved for a spot ETF. Let’s find out what changed his views.
What Changed in Saylor’s Views?
In a recent interview on the Altcoin Daily channel, Michael Saylor admitted he was wrong about Ethereum. He explained that his views changed in the second quarter of the year. The turning point came when former President Donald Trump began supporting the crypto community.
Trump recognized the growing influence of digital assets, and this helped change the way people saw crypto.
Saylor pointed out that this shift, along with the growing support from the political right has made the future look much better for Ethereum and other digital assets. He thinks the change in politics has opened the door to a more positive future for crypto.
Saylor’s Key Expectation
Meanwhile, Saylor sees two possible futures for the crypto world. In the first scenario, Bitcoin stays the only digital asset recognized as a commodity, while Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies remain in a gray area with unclear regulations.
The second scenario, which seems more likely now, is the end of the “war on crypto.” This would provide a clear definition of digital assets and allow the industry to thrive under a more manageable regulatory environment.
Bright Future Ahead for Bitcoin and Ethereum
With the prospect of a digital assets framework becoming a reality, Saylor believes that Bitcoin is poised for significant growth. Instead of growing at a rate of 20-40% per year, Bitcoin could see a much more rapid surge, potentially pushing Bitcoin to a $280 trillion asset class.
As for Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies, they will likely experience a new lease on life with the emergence of a clear regulatory structure, which Saylor describes as a “crypto renaissance.”
He sees a future where millions of new digital assets will be created, leading to the growth of exchanges, wallets, and applications. While there may be setbacks, Saylor believes this shift will bring new opportunities and a thriving digital economy.
Need for a Clear Framework
As per Michael Saylor, the crypto market as a whole now has new hope. He believes that other digital assets will thrive if a clear regulatory framework is set. In addition to this the rise of tokenized assets, including stablecoins, could help grow the industry from a $100 billion to a $1 trillion market.
Ethereum, along with Bitcoin, stands to benefit as the digital economy rapidly evolves, bringing millions of new digital assets to life.