Can Bitcoin hit $100,000 in the next 12 months? Michael Saylor’s 4-year bull run forecast explained

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor is looking beyond Bitcoin’s current price as he is predicting that the cryptocurrency could return to $100,000 within the next 12 months. Saylor believes a new bull market is beginning and could continue for four years.

Saylor sees the recovery above Bitcoin’s 200-week moving average as a sign that the market may be turning around, as per a Brave Newcoin report. However, he acknowledged that he can't be certain that BTC USD would reach six figures before the end of 2026.

His forecast comes as Strategy continues to build its Bitcoin position and prepares for a shareholder vote on proposed changes to dividend payments on certain credit instruments.

Why Michael Saylor Thinks Bitcoin’s Bull Run Could Last Four Years

Saylor described Bitcoin’s latest recovery as the beginning of a potential longer-term rally during an interview with the Schwab Network.

He said, “I feel like we’re at the beginning of a bull run,” and when he was asked how long the bull market might last, he said, “Four years,” as quoted by Brave Newcoin.

Saylor pointed out that recent market pressure is due to restrictive monetary, foreign and trade policies, alongside competition from artificial intelligence for investment capital. He also highlighted Bitcoin-backed lending, regulatory guidance from US financial authorities and tokenized securities as developments that could support wider adoption.

BTC USD Price Levels to Watch as BTC Tries to Extend Its Recovery

Bitcoin’s moving averages suggest a positive trend, but its momentum indicators offer less decisive confirmation.

The 10-period exponential moving average stood near $82,519, the 20-period EMA around $82,613, the 50-period EMA near $80,733 and the 200-period EMA at approximately $76,071, as per the Brave NewCoin report.

The relative strength index was around 54, while the Average Directional Index was near 19.

The near-term support is around $82,000 to $83,000 with resistance stretching from $84,700 to $89,000. A sustained move above resistance could support further gains and a break below support could weaken the recovery.

Why Saylor Calls for Clearer Crypto Rules to Support Bitcoin Adoption

Saylor also criticized the stalled CLARITY Act, a proposed US legislative framework for digital assets. He argued that the legislation placed too much emphasis on restrictions instead of establishing clear permissions for innovation.

He said, “If you want to create a great economy or a great nation, what you want is a bill of rights, not a bill of restrictions,” Brave Newcoin quoted.

He pointed to initiatives involving the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the US Treasury, including developments related to tokenization, digital derivatives and digital currency issuance.

Saylor also highlighted monetary policy and liquidity as important influences on financial markets. Bitcoin’s maximum supply of 21 million coins remains central to his investment argument, but limited supply alone does not guarantee price gains.