Emre Yumlu 
Dan Tapiero, a veteran investor and the founder of 10T Holdings, has shared his vision for the next major bullish phase in the cryptocurrency market. According to Tapiero, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology will be the driving force behind the next wave of growth in both Bitcoin and altcoins.
The Growing Connection Between AI and Blockchain
Tapiero emphasized that blockchain will serve as the “monetary infrastructure” for artificial intelligence. “Imagine a world where thousands of independent AI agents operate,” he explained. “These systems won’t rely on traditional financial institutions like JPMorgan. Instead, they will function through smart contracts on the blockchain.”
He also revealed that 10T Holdings plans to allocate roughly 20% of its new fund—currently in the process of raising capital through 2026—to companies operating at the intersection of AI and blockchain. While acknowledging that this sector is still in its early stages, Tapiero predicted, “Over the next five years, this space will evolve into a category of its own.”
Bitcoin Forecast: Consolidation Before a Surge
Adopting a cautiously optimistic tone, Tapiero reiterated that his Bitcoin price outlook has remained unchanged since early 2023. “I expect Bitcoin to first consolidate around the $100,000 level,” he said, describing it as a key psychological threshold for investors. “After that, we could see a move toward $180,000—potentially by next summer.”
He cautioned that the current market stagnation is testing investors’ patience, suggesting that short-term trading strategies are becoming less viable.
“Short-Term Trading Is Nearly Impossible”
Drawing on over 25 years of experience in traditional finance, Tapiero noted that the current market environment is among the most complex he has ever witnessed. “In my 25 years in traditional markets, I’ve never seen conditions this challenging. Short-term trading has become almost impossible,” he said.
Instead, he encouraged investors to focus on long-term structural trends rather than reacting to short-term volatility.
As AI and blockchain integration accelerates, Tapiero believes a new era of crypto market expansion is inevitable—a phase defined by technological synergy and institutional maturity rather than speculation alone.
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