A Wall Street Money Manager Speculates: Will Bitcoin Exist in 10 Years?

A Wall Street money manager says Bitcoin could vanish within a decade, but a prominent CNBC analyst calls this the most bullish moment for crypto in two years. Four concrete threats to Bitcoin's survival reveal just how close to the…

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Kevin Simpson of Capital Wealth Planning expressed doubts about Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) longevity in an October 2026 television interview, saying it might not exist in 10 years while noting that platforms like Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD | HOOD Price Prediction) will likely still be operational. By contrast, Brian Kelly, appearing on CNBC’s Fast Money, took a more optimistic view, saying he is more bullish on Bitcoin than he has been in the last two years.

As of October 9, Bitcoin trades at $83,247, down 3.6% over the past week and about 34% from its record high of $126,080. Nevertheless, the digital currency still holds a substantial market value of about $1.67 trillion. So, what potential threats could lead to Bitcoin’s downfall in the next decade, and how likely are they?

Two Wall Street Veterans Split on Bitcoin’s Next 10 Years