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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-price-lingers-below-50k-despite-etf-approval-max-keiser-unveils-the-factors/">Is Bitcoin’s $1 Million Dream on Hold? Max Keiser Reveals Top Obstacles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p><a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/max-keisers-warning-amidst-security-challenges-in-the-ecosystem-solana-to-drop-at-20/">Max Keiser</a>, a prominent Bitcoin advocate and broadcaster, points an accusatory finger at Vanguard CEO Mortimer J. Buckley. According to Keiser, Buckley’s cautious approach is the primary obstacle preventing Bitcoin from reclaiming the coveted $50,000 mark.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are pointing fingers, and the target is Vanguard CEO Mortimer J. Buckley. In the latest episode of the ongoing Bitcoin saga, Max Keiser, a vocal Bitcoin advocate and broadcaster, accuses Buckley of being the main roadblock preventing Bitcoin from reclaiming the much-coveted $50,000 mark.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-understanding-keiser-s-accusation">Understanding Keiser’s Accusation</h2> 
<p>Keiser doesn’t mince words, claiming that Vanguard, one of the world’s largest asset managers, is the key player holding Bitcoin back. In a recent exposé, Keiser asserts that Vanguard’s decision to restrict its customers from purchasing newly introduced crypto products is a strategic move aimed at hindering Bitcoin’s surge.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">This guy delayed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> hitting $50,000 post-ETF’s by 2 weeks. <a href="https://t.co/rVs3uIvAxd">pic.twitter.com/rVs3uIvAxd</a></p>— Max Keiser (@maxkeiser) <a href="https://twitter.com/maxkeiser/status/1746941275121594842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2024</a>
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<p>In a follow-up interview, Buckley attempts to clarify Vanguard’s position. He voices reservations about Bitcoin-backed ETFs and gold-based exchange-traded funds, citing Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic economic value and cash flow as reasons for the company’s caution.</p> 
<p>Interestingly, Vanguard Group’s substantial holdings in <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/michael-saylors-strategic-bitcoin-investment-plan-aims-to-sell-up-to-400k-mstr-shares/">MicroStrateg</a>y, with 1.1 million MSTR shares, indirectly expose its clients to <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/bitcoin-price-prediction/">Bitcoin</a>. This apparent contradiction adds complexity to the debate surrounding Vanguard’s stance on embracing Bitcoin through ETFs.</p> 
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/microstrategy-has-a-clear-path-to-grab-5-of-all-bitcoin-predicts-crypto-expert-max-keiser/">MicroStrategy Plans to Acquire 5% of All Bitcoin In Massive Power Play, Claims Max Keiser</a></p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vanguard-s-differing-stance">Vanguard’s Differing Stance </h2> 
<p>Vanguard’s cautious stance sharply contrasts with major competitors like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Invesco. These investment giants, in a strategic move last week, eagerly embraced spot Bitcoin ETFs. Experts anticipate that this move will significantly expand Bitcoin’s investor base, providing a more accessible path for investment.</p> 
<p>Read More: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/grayscale-blackrock-and-fidelity-own-almost-all-the-money-1-6-billion-on-day-three/">Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity Rule Bitcoin ETFs with $1.6B Trading Volume</a></p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-million-dollar-forecast">A Million-Dollar Forecast</h2> 
<p>Amidst the debate, Bitcoin maximalist Samson Mow enters the scene with a bold prediction that Bitcoin could soar to an unprecedented $1 million. Mow cites the recent approval of <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/the-bitcoin-spot-etf-effect-predictions-and-possibilities-by-arthur-hayes/">Spot Bitcoin ETFs</a> and the upcoming 2024 halving as potential catalysts for this monumental surge.&nbsp;</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">"You Promised $1M days after ETFs started trading!"<br><br>No one can promise that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> does anything except produce blocks every ~10 min and a halving every 4 years.<br><br>$1M in days to weeks (note we are just 2 days and a long weekend post) after the ETFs launch is just my prediction…</p>— Samson Mow (@Excellion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Excellion/status/1747097960834551914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2024</a>
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<p>While he initially presented the million-dollar forecast as <em>“for fun,”</em> Mow now asserts that the changing macro environment for Bitcoin makes the ambitious target a <em>“very real possibility.”</em></p> 
<p><strong>Current Market Insights</strong></p> 
<p>As of the latest update, Bitcoin is <a href="https://markets.coinpedia.org/bitcoin/?_gl=1*vsdo0t*_ga*MTQ5MzAxMjcwMi4xNzA1MTY1NDcw*_ga_RE1GG3FGQW*MTcwNTQ2NTY0Mi41LjEuMTcwNTQ3MDIyOC42MC4wLjA.">trading at $42,869</a>, representing a 12% drop from the recent high of nearly $49,000 recorded on January 11.&nbsp;</p> 
<p><strong>Where do you stand on the Bitcoin investment debate?</strong></p>

Is Bitcoin’s $1 Million Dream on Hold? Max Keiser Reveals Top Obstacles

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