Key Takeaways
- The “world’s smartest man” predicted Bitcoin would hit $100,000 within 24 hours.
- Crypto market mood has shifted toward “greed” for the first time since October.
- Kim has also recently turned bullish on XRP.
The self-described “world’s smartest man” predicted on Wednesday that Bitcoin (BTC) price would surge to $100,000 within 24 hours, the latest in a series of bullish crypto calls that have drawn attention on social media.
Bullish on Bitcoin Price
YoungHoon Kim, who claims to have an IQ of 276, wrote in a post on X:
“Next 24 hours. Bitcoin. 100,000.”
It followed another post just before a slight rally in Bitcoin’s price, which he claimed proved his predictions were correct: “The next 24 hours matter.”
Kim has repeatedly issued confident short-term and long-term forecasts for major cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin.
On Sunday, he wrote: “This is not speculation. Now is a structural supercycle.”
The term “super cycle” has been increasingly used by some investors and crypto advocates to describe a sustained bull market.
However, Kim’s Bitcoin price comments have come under scrutiny from the wider crypto community for their unreliableness.
In November, the high IQ-holder claimed Bitcoin would surge to $220,000 within the next 45 days, more than doubling from current levels.
“As World’s Highest IQ Record Holder, I expect Bitcoin is going to $220,000 in the next 45 days,” he wrote.
Bitcoin Bulls Growing As Sentiment Softens
The comments come as investor sentiment in crypto markets has turned bullish, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index flipping to “greed” for the first time since October.
Since November and December, the index has been hovering between the “fear” and “extreme fear” levels.
The index, scaled from 1 to 100, provides a quick snapshot of whether the market is leaning towards fear or greed, which can heavily influence asset prices.
Outspoken Bitcoin bulls have coincided with the index increase.
Samson Mow, chief executive of BTC-focused firm JAN3, wrote on X that “Bitcoin will have a decade-long golden bull run.”
Meanwhile, Mike Alfred wrote on X that Bitcoin is “quietly building towards the next major test of the critical $94,000 level,” adding that “if we break $94,000 on volume, $315,000 is coming.”
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading at around $96,788, up almost 8% in the last seven days.
Bullish Turn Toward XRP
In recent weeks, Kim has also shifted his focus toward XRP, the token associated with blockchain payments firm Ripple.
On Tuesday, he wrote: “XRP about to pump hard,” and later described the token as being in a “super cycle.”
In an earlier post, he said: “It’s time for XRP. From now on.”
Kim has also suggested that XRP could outperform gold and silver in 2026 and has floated scenarios in which the token could approach $1,000 over the next decade.
From a technical perspective, XRP’s price is showing signals that have not appeared in months, according to CCN analyst Victor Olanrewaju.
“XRP’s recent technical signals suggest that demand could increase if the current sentiment holds,” Olanrewaju said in a recent report.
“If the momentum sustains, we could see XRP break out above $2.49, with the next potential target around $3.26.”
Bitcoin’s Price Outlook
From a technical perspective, Bitcoin’s price move back above the $94,000 level has helped the crypto form an ascending triangle on its daily chart.
“Reclaiming $94,000 has allowed BTC to build an ascending triangle, where buyers are printing higher lows while sellers continue to defend a flat resistance,” said Victor Olanrewaju, an analyst at CCN.
“This structure typically sets up a breakout if demand remains strong.”
Momentum indicators are also showing signs of improvement, the analyst said.
If the current setup holds, Bitcoin could attempt a push toward resistance near $98,111, Olanrewaju said.
Kurt Robson is a London-based reporter at CCN, specialising in the fast-moving worlds of crypto and emerging technology. He began his career covering local news in Cornwall after graduating from Falmouth University with First Class Honours in Journalism. There, he cut his teeth on everything from council meetings to missing swans.
He quickly rose through the ranks to become a frontline journalist at several of the UK’s leading national newspapers. Over the years, he has interviewed musicians and celebrities, reported from courtrooms and crime scenes, and secured multiple front-page exclusives.
Following the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kurt shifted his focus to technology journalism—just ahead of the AI boom. With a natural curiosity and a trained eye for emerging trends, he has found a new rhythm in reporting on innovation.
At CCN, Kurt's work focuses on the cutting edge of crypto, blockchain, AI, and the evolving digital world. Drawing on his background in people-first reporting and his deep interest in disruptive tech, Kurt delivers stories that are insightful, entertaining, and human-centric.
