After Elon Musk, the eye of the Bitcoin bulls returned again, he predicted the growth of the US economy

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Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He is featured in articles such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins and 24/7 Wall St. He has contributed to leading publications such as

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December 25, 2025

Bitcoin investors are closely watching macro signals after billionaire Elon Musk said the US economy could enter a period of rapid expansion as early as the end of 2026, rekindling hopes for another leg higher for the cryptocurrency.

In a post on X this week, Musk predicted “double-digit growth” over the next 12 to 18 months. He also added that US GDP could even see “triple-digit” expansion over the next five years if advances in applied artificial intelligence translate into real economic results.

While the comments were not directly tied to crypto, they were quickly picked up by Bitcoin traders looking for signs of improved liquidity and risk appetite.

Fed Rate Cuts Return Macro Focus On Bitcoin's Continued Movement.

Macro expectations have played a role in Bitcoin price action. Investors often monitor growth forecasts, inflation and US Federal Reserve policy to gauge whether conditions are favorable for risk assets.

After a recent pullback from the Fed's rate cuts earlier this year, it sparked debate over whether easier financial conditions could support a recovery in Bitcoin.

Several prominent figures in the crypto space have supported Field's view. Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano says the world's richest man is clearly anticipating double-digit GDP growth, setting a strong backdrop for the potential for rare assets like bitcoin.

Meanwhile, real-world asset production platform Orion Finance said Musk's predictions, while controversial, “are not random noise.”

Doubt still remains. Some market watchers have questioned Musk's track record for long-term forecasts.

Analyst Artem Rusakovsky said economic forecasts are not Musk's strong area, urging caution in incorporating his comments into market expectations.

Bearish views on Bitcoin's medium-term outlook also persisted. Market analyst Barixis says he expects a bear market for Bitcoin in 2026, despite Musk's optimism.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt and Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer similarly suggested that Bitcoin could revisit the $60,000 range next year.

At the time of publication, Bitcoin was trading at $87,709, down 30% from its peak of $125,100 on October 5, according to CoinMarketCap.

As inflation gradually eases, bitcoin is tied to federal policy, the analyst said.

According to Linh Tran, market analyst at XS.com, Bitcoin's recent price action highlights market sensitivity to monetary policy expectations rather than underlying economic data.

While U.S. inflation has eased from last year's peak, the latest consumer price index reading of 2.7 percent shows that inflation will remain slow and uneven, “forcing the Fed to adopt a cautious stance, making it difficult to quickly turn to a strong easing cycle,” Tran said in a note shared with Cryptonews.com.

Last week, K33 also said that Bitcoin's long-term sell-side pressure from long-term holders may be nearing the limit after years of continuous distribution.