Jan3 founder Samson Mow laid out a set of bold forecasts for Bitcoin in 2026, highlighting large institutional moves and high price targets. Among his main predictions, Mow expects Elon Musk will aggressively move into Bitcoin in 2026 and sets a Bitcoin price target of $1.33 million. He also forecasted a $5,000 price for Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR), said Bitcoin will outperform metals, and predicted at least one country will launch a Bitcoin bond.
Samson Mow's Bold Predictions for Bitcoin in 2026
Mow’s most attention-grabbing call is that Elon Musk will "go hard" into Bitcoin in 2026, a move he sees as significant for market momentum. This view sits alongside Mow’s price projection that Bitcoin will reach $1.33 million in 2026, a level he compared to the current price of $90,596 and an approximate 1,367% increase, according to CoinMarketCap. In the same set of predictions, Mow expects Bitcoin to outpace metals and believes at least one country will issue a Bitcoin bond, signalling wider institutional and sovereign engagement.
For context on Musk’s stance and public commentary about crypto, readers can see a related take on the Musk 2026 forecast, which discusses how his actions have shaped market narratives. Mow has repeatedly highlighted nation-state adoption as a potential catalyst for sharp price moves, and his 2026 predictions reflect that emphasis on institutional and sovereign participation.
Historical Context of Tesla and Bitcoin
Mow’s comments come with a reminder of Tesla’s earlier interactions with Bitcoin: the company stopped accepting Bitcoin payments in May 2021 citing environmental concerns. The following year, in July 2022, Tesla disclosed it had sold 75% of its Bitcoin holdings, a sequence that underscores how corporate policy and environmental considerations have influenced institutional exposure to BTC. These episodes are often referenced when observers discuss how major corporate choices can affect market sentiment.
Additional Predictions by Samson Mow
Beyond Musk and the BTC price target, Mow predicted the stock price of Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) would reach $5,000, a figure he presented alongside his Bitcoin outlook. He explicitly stated that Bitcoin will outperform metals, noting that this view follows recent record highs for gold and silver. Finally, Mow said at least one country will launch a Bitcoin bond, which he views as part of growing sovereign-level engagement with the asset.
Comparative Analysis with Other Crypto Executives
Mow’s projections are notably more bullish than some contemporaries, who have expressed more cautious expectations for the near-term. The recent cycle also included high-profile predictions that did not materialize, a pattern commentators point to when assessing the range of forecasts across the sector. For broader perspectives on how different price forecasts compare, see this roundup of price forecasts and analyst views.
Why this matters
For a miner in Russia running between one and a thousand devices, Mow’s predictions mainly shape market sentiment rather than day-to-day operations. Large institutional moves or sovereign actions could affect Bitcoin’s price and liquidity over time, which in turn influences the value of mined coins and decisions about holding versus selling.
At the same time, Tesla’s prior reversal on Bitcoin payments and its sale of holdings illustrates that corporate and environmental considerations can lead to sudden shifts in institutional exposure. That history matters because major corporate or government decisions can change market dynamics even if they do not directly change mining conditions at a local level.
What to do?
- Track market and adoption news: keep an eye on verified announcements about institutional buys, sovereign bonds, or major corporate policy changes that could influence BTC demand and liquidity.
- Review cashflow and holding strategy: decide in advance whether mined BTC will be sold for operating costs or held as a reserve, and implement that policy consistently.
- Control operational costs: monitor electricity tariffs, equipment efficiency, and maintenance schedules to keep margins stable regardless of short-term price swings.
- Prepare for compliance: stay informed about local reporting and tax rules for mined cryptocurrency and document transactions to simplify reporting obligations.
- Keep backups and firmware up to date: maintain reliable operations through regular backups and firmware updates to reduce downtime and hardware loss.
