Bitcoin in 2025: From Musk to CZ, the Top 10 Most Praised Moments

Author: Nancy, PANews

2025 is about to come to an end. Looking back on this year, Bitcoin has not only left a deep mark on the price chart but has also become a central narrative stage in great power competition and asset allocation.

Bitcoin.com News recently summarized the top ten most discussed Bitcoin posts on Twitter in 2025. These posts clearly record Bitcoin’s official entry into mainstream society, earning a “ticket” to the mainstream world, from debates over value logic, to policy implementation battles, and the reaching of mainstream consensus. They have attracted hundreds of millions of clicks, with influential figures including tech giants, political figures, crypto leaders, and investment tycoons.

Elon Musk: Bitcoin relies on unforgeable energy

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On October 14, American financial blog Zerohedge published an article stating, “Artificial intelligence has become the new global arms race, with capital expenditure ultimately paid for by governments. If you want to understand why gold, silver, and Bitcoin prices are soaring, it’s because governments are printing大量 money to support this AI race, leading to currency devaluation. Has anyone calculated how many new nuclear power plants the US will need to build by 2028 to power all these daily ‘self-indulgent’ AI transactions?”

In response, Musk commented that, this is why Bitcoin is energy-based: you can issue fake fiat currency, which every government has done in history, but energy cannot be forged.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also recently expressed similar views. He believes that Bitcoin is a new form of currency using surplus energy, which can be carried around and transported anywhere.

From a technical perspective, Bitcoin’s proof-of-work (POW) mechanism indeed consumes a large amount of electricity, logically similar to the physical process of gold mining. This design ensures that Bitcoin’s supply cannot be arbitrarily inflated like central banks printing money, thus theoretically possessing strong anti-inflation properties. This high energy consumption characteristic has also sparked serious environmental controversies, including Musk himself publicly criticizing Bitcoin’s carbon footprint as too high, which even led Tesla to suspend accepting Bitcoin payments in 2021. However, the industry is actively exploring renewable energy solutions such as solar and hydro power. It’s worth noting that not all PoW cryptocurrencies hold the same value; Bitcoin’s unique position more stems from global consensus, making it a form of digital gold.

In contrast, traditional fiat currencies are deeply mired in high global debt. Many countries expand their money supply through central bank bond purchases, leading to currency devaluation. For example, hyperinflation in Zimbabwe and Venezuela has forced people to turn to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and stablecoins to maintain their daily lives. This trend is intensifying the trust crisis in traditional monetary systems and promoting the rise of crypto assets as safe-haven and hedging tools.

Eric Trump: Now is a good time to buy Bitcoin

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On February 6, Trump’s second son Eric Trump posted on X that now is a good time to buy Bitcoin.

In terms of returns, Bitcoin was then priced at about $96,000. In the following months, Bitcoin entered a strong rally, soaring to a historic peak of $125,000, with stage gains significantly outperforming most traditional financial assets.

In terms of influence, Eric Trump’s statement is not only a personal investment opinion but also to some extent represents the overall stance of the Trump family. In recent years, the family’s involvement in the crypto industry has deepened, from public statements and capital participation to policy positions, subtly promoting the mainstream discussion of crypto assets.

In multiple public statements, Eric Trump believes Bitcoin has become the strongest asset of this era. Compared to traditional hard assets like real estate, he sees Bitcoin as having advantages and repeatedly emphasizes a long-term buy-the-dip strategy. Additionally, Eric Trump has also mentioned the possibility of running for U.S. President in the future but has not yet provided a clear answer.

CZ: The US strategic Bitcoin reserve plan is basically confirmed

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On January 23, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis announced she would serve as chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets. CZ commented that the US strategic Bitcoin reserve is basically confirmed. Cryptocurrency is advancing again at crypto speed.

Just 42 days later, on March 6, President Trump officially signed an executive order to include Bitcoin in the US strategic reserve. As of now, the US government holds approximately 328,000 BTC, ranking first among global government holdings. These assets mainly come from assets seized in criminal and civil cases by law enforcement.

Brian Armstrong: Firmly bullish on Bitcoin

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On October 31, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that Coinbase remains firmly bullish on Bitcoin. Our holdings increased by 2,772 BTC in Q3, and we are still continuously adding.

In fact, Coinbase initially considered adopting a strategy similar to Strategy’s aggressive approach, planning to allocate 80% of its balance sheet to Bitcoin, but ultimately abandoned it due to concerns over cash flow risks. Nevertheless, by the end of Q3, Coinbase’s total Bitcoin holdings reached 14,548 BTC, with a market value of about $1.28 billion. More than half of this was accumulated this year, making Coinbase the eighth largest Bitcoin reserve holder globally.

The core logic behind this ongoing investment is that Coinbase views Bitcoin as a tool to effectively constrain inflation and debt crises, capable of playing a role similar to gold in hedging inflation, and supporting Bitcoin as a national strategic reserve asset.

Cynthia Lummis: Call for using Bitcoin to upgrade US reserves

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In February this year, the audit of US gold reserves sparked controversy. On February 17, Senator Cynthia Lummis responded to Musk’s “annual review of US gold reserves” proposal by suggesting, “Bitcoin can solve this problem very well. Using a basic computer, we can audit Bitcoin reserves around the clock. It’s time to upgrade our reserves.”

As chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Lummis is not only the proposer of the reserve plan but also has long been involved in crypto regulation legislation in Congress and has promoted the establishment of a digital asset regulatory framework. As early as 2024, Lummis proposed a Bitcoin strategic reserve plan and firmly believed that Bitcoin reserves are the only solution to offset US debt. This vision has now been officially realized. However, this crypto-friendly senator will leave office after her term ends in 2027.

Chamath Palihapitiya: Suggested 1% personal asset allocation to Bitcoin 13 years ago

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On July 26, Silicon Valley venture capitalist and billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya shared a video of a speech he gave 13 years ago at TechCrunch Disrupt, saying, “About 13 years ago, just as I was filming this video, I published an article on Bloomberg recommending that everyone worldwide allocate 1% of their personal net worth into Bitcoin at that time. Back then, Bitcoin was only $80.”

In this early video, Chamath Palihapitiya described Bitcoin as a “red pill,” borrowing the concept from The Matrix to metaphorically describe entering a completely unknown world. He revealed that he personally holds Bitcoin in funds and private accounts and considers it a huge investment because Bitcoin is a store of value far superior to gold, calling it “Gold 2.0.” He also predicts that Bitcoin will become a better store of value in the next 3 to 5 years, especially in countries with high currency pressure like Russia, Iran, Venezuela, and Argentina. Subsequently, Bitcoin may become a payment mechanism. The opportunity to invest in Bitcoin is enormous, involving trillions of dollars in potential value, and the key is to try and understand this opportunity.

In fact, this one of Silicon Valley’s most famous Bitcoin evangelists has maintained a highly consistent stance over the years. He has publicly stated that he bought 1 million BTC at $80 each, and believes Bitcoin could reach $200,000, potentially becoming one of the most important inflation hedges over the next 50 to 100 years.

Looking back today, whether it’s Bitcoin’s marginal breakthrough in the global financial system, its practical application as a non-sovereign store of value in high-inflation countries, or its price trend, all in different ways confirm Chamath Palihapitiya’s early judgment.

Jack Dorsey: Call for tax exemption for small Bitcoin payments

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On October 9, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s payment company Square launched a Bitcoin wallet solution allowing local businesses to accept BTC payments at no cost. It currently supports automatically converting up to 50% of merchants’ daily card sales into Bitcoin, building a diversified investment strategy. Meanwhile, Square announced it would launch Bitcoin payment features. Subsequently, Dorsey posted that, “We need to establish a small tax exemption policy for daily Bitcoin transactions.”

As a well-known Bitcoin advocate, Dorsey has always emphasized that Bitcoin is not just a cryptocurrency but a currency. If not used for daily payments, it risks failure. On November 19, Dorsey’s company Block launched the “Bitcoin is Everyday Money” initiative, calling for US legislation to set a tax exemption threshold of $600 for Bitcoin payments, simplifying tax burdens for small daily transactions.

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin’s volatility is vitality

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On November 27, Strategy founder Michael Saylor posted a video of an interview with CoinDesk. At the time, Bitcoin’s price had fallen close to $80,000, and Strategy’s stock price had dropped nearly 70% compared to a year earlier.

In the interview, Saylor discussed his views on market volatility, future trends, and market sentiment that day. He stated that, Bitcoin’s volatility is its vitality; it is a feature, not a flaw. If you choose to hold Bitcoin, you should have at least a 4-year horizon; for treasury-like companies such as Strategy, a 4-10 year long-term view is needed. Saylor emphasized that if Bitcoin had no volatility, it wouldn’t be high-performance, and the company would have no value. Volatility is a gift from Satoshi to believers; we can harness it to push civilization forward.

Despite limited recent price recovery, Strategy continues to demonstrate its long-term stance through actual increased holdings. Over the past month, Strategy has bought over 22,000 BTC and explicitly stated it will continue to add.

Scottie Pippen: Bitcoin’s current market cap is just the beginning

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On October 18, NBA legend Scottie Pippen posted bullish comments on Bitcoin, saying, “Bitcoin, this is just the beginning.” At that time, Bitcoin was about $10,700.

This is not Pippen’s first public discussion of Bitcoin. Last year, he made a surprising statement on the show “Making Money,” saying he personally met Satoshi Nakamoto in 1993 and has “a story to tell” about that interaction. He was not explained to at the time, or he would have been much further ahead now. Like most people, he started late and only began to truly understand Bitcoin last year when its price was around $33,000 per coin. Since then, he has started to seriously study the entire crypto world, trying to learn more about it.

Although these comments are somewhat “abstract,” this retired star player is a real participant in the crypto market and a public figure with influence. He has repeatedly expressed optimism about Bitcoin through public statements, which also indicates that Bitcoin is gradually being accepted by the mainstream world.

Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin’s victory stems from minimal human intervention

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On August 21, venture capitalist and Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano posted that Bitcoin’s victory is because it has minimal human intervention. It is the first automated asset in the digital world.

Pompliano is a staunch supporter of Bitcoin and a representative of the Bitcoin standard. He explicitly pointed out at the end of 2020 that Bitcoin is the biggest winner in the current macro environment and still firmly believes that Bitcoin is the king of crypto assets and a free-market solution to protect wealth. As early as July last year, Pompliano predicted that the US would incorporate Bitcoin into its national balance sheet or strategic reserves within 10 to 15 years, and a few months ago, he said the US would start buying cryptocurrencies at some point.