Elon Musk predicts the US economy will grow by double digits, and Bitcoin investors are once again optimistic about the macro outlook.

Billionaire Elon Musk recently expressed an optimistic outlook on the US economic prospects, drawing significant attention from the Bitcoin community. Musk stated on X platform that the US economy is expected to achieve “double-digit growth” within the next 12 to 18 months, with the earliest possible occurrence by the end of 2026. He also pointed out that if the role of artificial intelligence in boosting productivity and economic growth is fully realized, there is even a possibility of achieving “triple-digit growth” within the next five years.

This statement quickly sparked discussions in the crypto market. For a long time, Bitcoin investors have closely watched macroeconomic trends, Federal Reserve monetary policy, and liquidity changes, as these factors often directly impact Bitcoin prices and overall crypto asset valuations. As expectations for a rate-cutting cycle heat up, a loose financial environment is seen as a key catalyst supporting risk assets.

Several Bitcoin supporters publicly endorse Musk’s views. Notable Bitcoin investor Anthony Pompliano noted that the world’s richest person’s forecast of double-digit GDP growth over the next 18 months reinforces market expectations of a new round of economic expansion. RWA yield infrastructure provider Oryon Finance also stated that Musk’s past judgments on technology and industry trends tend to be forward-looking and not empty talk.

However, the market is not uniformly optimistic. Some analysts remain cautious about the accuracy of Musk’s predictions, believing that macroeconomic variables are complex and that the true impact of artificial intelligence on GDP still needs time to be validated. Meanwhile, some traders warn that Bitcoin’s cyclical volatility risks still exist, with some opinions even suggesting that a new Bitcoin bear market could emerge by 2026.

Data shows that, as of now, Bitcoin’s price is approximately $87,700, a significant pullback from its previous all-time high. Despite short-term volatility intensifying, under the narrative of Musk’s “US economic growth” and “AI-driven efficiency improvements,” many Bitcoin holders still believe that the macro environment’s improvement in the medium to long term could provide new upward momentum for Bitcoin and the crypto market.