VanEck: Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050

BlockBeats News, January 9th, VanEck released a new report on long-term Bitcoin market assumptions, predicting strong growth for Bitcoin over the next few decades and outlining how institutional investors might allocate this asset in diversified portfolios. The report was authored by VanEck Digital Asset Research Head Matthew Sigel and Senior Analyst Patrick Bush. The model shows that under the baseline scenario, Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million per coin by 2050.

This prediction implies an approximate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% based on current prices. The model assumes Bitcoin will account for 5–10% of global trade and become a reserve asset held by central banks, constituting 2.5% of their balance sheets. In a conservative (bear) scenario, Bitcoin’s annual growth rate would be only 2%, reaching about $130,000 per coin by 2050. In an extremely optimistic “super Bitcoinization” scenario, where Bitcoin accounts for 20% of global trade and 10% of GDP, the theoretical price could reach $53.4 million per coin, corresponding to a 29% CAGR.

The report emphasizes Bitcoin’s potential as a strategic, low-correlation asset within institutional portfolios. VanEck recommends allocating 1–3% of most diversified portfolios to Bitcoin. For investors with higher risk tolerance, historically increasing the allocation to 20% can optimize returns. VanEck believes Bitcoin is surpassing its speculative nature, with the potential to become a reserve asset and provide a hedge against currency devaluation, especially in developed markets facing high sovereign debt.