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Harvard Economist Rogoff Misjudged Bitcoin Rise

Kenneth Rogoff admits key mistakes in his past Bitcoin prediction, including regulation misjudgments and crypto’s fiat competition.

Ava NakamuraAugust 20, 2025 - 2:30 PM

Kenneth Rogoff discusses his incorrect Bitcoin prediction

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Kenneth Rogoff once predicted Bitcoin would fall to $100
He now admits misjudging crypto regulation and adoption
Bitcoin’s resilience against fiat currencies surprised him

Back in the early days of Bitcoin’s rise, Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff made headlines by predicting that the cryptocurrency would eventually crash to $100. Fast forward to 2025, with Bitcoin trading well above $100,000, Rogoff has come forward to reflect on the errors behind his past forecast.

In a recent statement, Rogoff openly admitted he had underestimated three major factors that have shaped Bitcoin’s journey. His new outlook sheds light on how crypto has evolved and why it has defied many traditional economic predictions.

Misjudging Crypto Regulation in the U.S.

One of Rogoff’s biggest miscalculations was expecting the United States to implement sensible and clear crypto regulations early on. He now believes he was overly optimistic, assuming regulators would swiftly step in to establish a balanced framework.

Instead, U.S. crypto regulation has been inconsistent and often reactive. Despite the lack of regulatory clarity, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have continued to grow, gain users, and attract institutional investment—something Rogoff didn’t see coming.

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Underestimating Bitcoin’s Strength Against Fiat

Rogoff also admitted he failed to see how strong Bitcoin would become as a competitor to fiat currencies. He had assumed traditional money backed by governments would easily maintain dominance.

But over the years, Bitcoin has found a role not just as a speculative asset but as a store of value, particularly in regions facing inflation or economic instability. This resilience has helped Bitcoin thrive, even in the face of legal hurdles and market volatility.

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