“The Real Bull Run Has Yet to Begin”

Following Bitcoin’s brief drop below $100,000 earlier this week, Mow remarked that the current price range only slightly outpaces inflation:

“The Bitcoin bull run hasn’t started yet. At these levels, we’re only marginally outperforming inflation.”

Analysts have attributed the recent downturn to U.S.–China trade tensions and broader macroeconomic headwinds. Data from CoinGecko shows that Bitcoin dipped to $99,607 on Wednesday.

Despite the pullback, Mow remains optimistic. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), he emphasized that Bitcoin still has “plenty of upside,” highlighting that it continues to outperform the 3% U.S. inflation rate.

The “Christmas Candle” and 2026 Outlook

When asked whether Bitcoin might experience a dramatic holiday surge — often referred to as a “Christmas god candle” — Mow confidently replied that he was “not uncertain.”

The Jan3 founder, who has previously predicted a sharp move toward $1 million per BTC, also commented on market cycle theories:

“Bitcoin has been mostly flat throughout 2025. If you believe in cycles, then it hasn’t topped yet. That could mean a cycle peak in 2026 — or perhaps a long, generational bull run similar to gold’s post-ETF era.”

Mow: “Bitcoin OGs Aren’t Selling”

Macro analyst Jordi Visser recently suggested that Bitcoin is in a phase where early holders are offloading their coins to new market participants. Mow dismissed these claims, arguing that such fears are exaggerated:

“People are fearful because they created their own theory that OGs are selling above $0.1M. It’s incredible how people self-sabotage with fear. Focus on the big picture — Bitcoin will add another zero, it’s only a matter of when.”

He added that he doesn’t know “any OGs who are actually selling,” reinforcing his belief in long-term accumulation among early adopters.

Jan3’s Take on Market Sentiment

While the Crypto Fear & Greed Index has fallen back into “extreme fear” territory, Jan3’s internal model paints the opposite picture:

“The market is crying, but Bitcoiners are still stacking. The index reads 23 — which for us means extreme greed, because Bitcoiners fear missing sats, not price drops.”

Mow’s remarks suggest that despite temporary volatility, long-term confidence in Bitcoin remains strong, and the next true bull cycle may only be getting ready to start.

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“A Quantum Breakthrough Could Happen in Five Years”

Yakovenko estimated that there’s a 50% chance of a major leap in quantum computing power within the next five years. Drawing parallels to the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence, he argued that technological progress may come much faster than most expect.

“Bitcoin should migrate to a quantum-resistant signature scheme,” he urged, noting that waiting too long could leave the network vulnerable at a critical time.

Why the Quantum Threat Matters

Bitcoin’s security is built on the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA). This cryptographic method relies on the difficulty of solving the elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem — something classical computers cannot do efficiently.

Quantum computers, however, are theoretically capable of breaking this system, undermining the foundation of wallet security and transaction validation.

This concern isn’t exclusive to Yakovenko. Earlier this year, Naoris Protocol founder David Carvalho warned that advanced quantum machines might crack Bitcoin’s current encryption in less than five years.

The Challenge of Making Bitcoin Quantum-Resistant

In theory, Bitcoin could adopt quantum-resistant cryptography. But doing so would require a hard fork, one of the most contentious and disruptive types of upgrades in blockchain systems.

Given Bitcoin’s conservative culture and the community’s hesitancy toward drastic protocol changes, implementing such a transition would be politically and technically complex.

Divided Opinions in the Bitcoin Community

While Yakovenko and others push for urgency, not everyone in the Bitcoin ecosystem agrees.

• Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, believes existing quantum computers don’t currently threaten Bitcoin, though he admits they could in the long run. In his view, it would likely take at least two decades before quantum machines reach a level where they endanger the network.

• Samson Mow, founder of Jan3, takes a similar stance. He acknowledges the risk but argues it’s still far in the future: “This is a real risk, but at least a decade away. Many other systems will fail before Bitcoin does.”

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Unlike investor Dan Tapiero, who is optimistic about both Bitcoin and Ethereum, Mow disagrees. Known as a Bitcoin maximalist and a strong critic of Ethereum, Mow is also one of the firm believers that BTC could reach $1 million in the near future.

When Will Bitcoin’s Rally Begin? Samson Mow Replies

In a recent post, Samson Mow stated that Bitcoin’s price is unlikely to recover from its current lows unless its market dominance increases. He made this comment while quoting Dan Tapiero, founder and CEO of 10T Holdings and 1RoundTable Partners.

Tapiero had previously noted that “the Bitcoin and Ethereum bull market still has much further to run,” showing his support for both major cryptocurrencies.

Mow, however, has a different view of Ethereum. According to him, ETH is currently in the “final stages of a pump-and-dump.” He believes that once Ethereum resumes its long-term downtrend against Bitcoin, BTC will start running again with strength.

Bitcoin Bounces Back From $112,000

Last week, Bitcoin dropped by 5.35%, falling from the $118,502 level down to $112,163. Over the past 24 hours, though, BTC has regained some ground, rising by nearly 1%.

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