Binance founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao has made a rare and bullish prediction for Bitcoin, stating that its total market capitalization will eventually surpass that of gold, despite the current disparity. In a tweet on October 20, 2025, CZ emphasized that while it might take time, this 'flippening' event is inevitable, urging followers to save his post for future reference.
Currently, Bitcoin's market cap stands at approximately $2.21 trillion, far behind gold's $30.34 trillion, with BTC trading around $111,000 and gold near its peak at $4,346.45. CZ's prediction comes as Bitcoin is considered undervalued relative to gold, with expectations it could rise to the $130,000-$150,000 range to close the value gap. Historically, BTC has shown strong growth, locking in a 61% gain year-to-date in 2025 compared to gold's 60.7%, and it briefly displaced silver as the fastest-growing asset earlier in the year.
For Bitcoin to overtake gold's market value, its price would need to reach around $1.5 million, based on current supplies. CZ has a track record of accurate forecasts, having predicted Bitcoin hitting $100,000 in 2020 and suggesting it could reach $500,000 to $1 million in the current cycle. However, Bitcoin faces challenges, such as not being widely recognized as an official reserve asset, with government holdings lagging behind gold reserves.
Market data from Polymarket indicates only a 25% probability of Bitcoin outperforming gold by the end of 2025, but historical trends show BTC often rallies after gold peaks, as seen post-2020 pandemic slump when it surged to the $60,000 range. Analysts note that Bitcoin has previously closed the gap with gold, retesting long-term trendlines and regaining momentum, suggesting continued correlation and potential for future growth.
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