Six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen is making headlines again, this time for his bullishness on Bitcoin. On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls star spoke to his 674,400+ followers (formerly Twitter) and said: “Optimistic about Bitcoin” With the hashtag #BeLikeSatoshi.
Since then, it has become a hot topic of discussion among its supporters in the cryptocurrency space.
Pippin’s Bitcoin Dream and Price Predictions
What’s most interesting about Pippin’s statements is the fact that he linked them to: Satoshi Nakamotothe pseudonymous founder of Bitcoin.
In the previous tweet, Pippin appeared to claim that in a dream, Satoshi predicted that the price of Bitcoin would reach $84,650 on November 5, 2024.
Bullish on Bitcoin. #Be like Satoshi
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) September 11, 2024
The announcement has drawn mixed reactions from fans online, with some expressing excitement at the prospect, while others question whether such a prediction – based on a dream – will come true.
Many in the community agreed with Pippin, especially since Bitcoin is now hovering around $57,070 after a recent 4.5% surge. After two months, the idea of Bitcoin falling at this point is being closely watched to see what could cause it to rise.
Some analysts believe that factors such as the US Federal Reserve’s plans to cut interest rates could lead to a rise in Bitcoin prices.
BTCUSD trading at $58,283 on the daily chart: TradingView.com
Crypto community reaction
However, most of the feedback regarding Pepin’s Tweet There was support. Even the official account of the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange posted a sarcastic note: “Bulls will always be bulls, right Scotty?”
Such a response from more established platforms makes Pippin’s optimistic stance even more significant. Users on X have started asking him about his thoughts on various altcoins, proving that his influence has already gone beyond Bitcoin.
Satoshi Nakamoto visited me in my dream last night and made this prediction. #Bitcoin The stock price will be $84,650 on November 5, 2024. Not financial advice.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) September 3, 2024
This enthusiasm was heightened when Pippin made a sarcastic comment about Michael Saylor, a leading Bitcoin bull. Saylor recently appeared on CNBC, where he went so far as to predict that Bitcoin could rise to $13 million in the next 21 years.
Pippin responded to Sailor’s lofty prediction by jokingly asking if Satoshi had told him this in a dream. The lighthearted exchange demonstrated how public figures are increasingly playing along with the crypto narrative — a mix of humor and serious investment discussions.
The bigger picture
Celebrities are becoming increasingly interested in cryptocurrencies like Pippin. As more celebrities promote Bitcoin, their followers are also becoming interested in the digital currency. The potential for Bitcoin to become a mainstream asset is growing, especially with the upcoming US presidential election, where candidates like Donald Trump have shown a pro-crypto stance.
Featured image from Complex, chart from TradingView