Expert predicts Bitcoin will surpass $300,000 in next major print; The timeline goes down

Lawrence Lepard, Managing Partner of Equity Management Associates, shares his views on the future of gold and bitcoin. In a recent conversation with Stefan Livera, Lepard speculated that he is approaching a critical moment, calling it “the next big print” that could trigger major price movements in both assets.

In the next six to 18 months, the financial system could face a crisis – from the bond market, the stock market or some other source – forcing governments to increase the flow of money into the economy. Leppard believes that when this happens, Bitcoin could rise to $300,000 to $350,000, which is higher than previous highs, while gold could reach $4,000 to $5,000.

But despite the government's efforts to stabilize the economy, Lippard warns that severe inflation is likely. In such a scenario, he predicts that gold may retreat to around $85,000 to $100,000, and gold may experience a sharp correction.

Looking further ahead, Leppard predicts a second wave of financial intervention that could have even more severe consequences. In a worst-case scenario, as economic conditions worsen, it suggests that governments may adopt universal basic income (UBI) measures to support struggling families. He predicted that Bitcoin could reach $1 million and gold could reach $20,000 to $40,000 during this severe economic crisis.

Leppard's analysis is influenced by the concept of the “Fourth Round”, which states that social and economic cycles repeat themselves every 80 to 100 years. He believes that between 2027 and 2031, the financial system could undergo a major transformation.

Despite his bleak outlook, Leppard is optimistic about the future, saying that advances in technology — such as AI and nuclear energy — can lead to improvements in living standards. He says that a decentralized financial system will ease social discord and prevent conflicts caused by centralized government control.