Learn Live ICYMI: Is it too late to invest in BTC now?
Bitcoinâs price has reached over $111,000, leaving some crypto investors wondering if theyâve waited too long to jump into the market. Numerous factors have impacted Bitcoinâs rise, and some of these can impact price growth going forward.
In the 25th episode of our Learn 101 livestream, we uncover Is it too late to invest in BTC now?
Our series, Learn Live ICYMI, provides a recap of our Learn 101 livestreams, offering you comprehensive expertise and insights from leading figures in the crypto industry in case you miss the livestream.
Joining the livestream on May 22, 2025, were two distinguished guests: Lark Davis, entrepreneur and Bitcoin investor, and Sami Loyal, crypto trader and influencer. Under the moderation of Sabrina Chua, Senior Content Strategist at Bybit, this episode explores Is It Too Late to Invest in BTC?
Key Takeaways:
While Bitcoin has matured significantly in recent years, experts believe that thereâs still ample room for price growth in 2025 and beyond.
Bitcoin is increasingly being compared to gold, but BTC has in fact consistently outperformed gold.
Bitcoin may not create as many millionaires as it once did, but it continues to be a choice for savvy investors.
Whatâs fueling Bitcoinâs breakout? And can it go higher?
Bitcoin search interest on Google and media coverage are currently at low levels. According to Lark Davis, this new all-time high in Bitcoinâs price is largely being driven by institutional players, corporations, ETFs and even government interest, rather than a surge in retail investors.
Despite some bearish sentiment in the market, Davis believes thereâs still significant room for Bitcoinâs price to grow. He points out that many potential investors still lack easy access to crypto. In his view, we remain firmly in a bull market, with Bitcoin showing no signs of hedging. In fact, BTC recently surpassed Amazon in market capitalization.
Sami Loyal shares a slightly different perspective, noting that while ETFs have made Bitcoin more accessible and generated greater interest, weâre still not quite at full mass adoption. Very few people are using BTC as an actual currency. Even so, he believes weâre much closer to the mainstream adoption phase than we were just a few years ago.
Both Loyal and Davis draw parallels to the 2017 market cycle. Loyal observes that todayâs relatively low volatility is reminiscent of Trumpâs first term, with Davis adding that many investors have shifted their focus from Bitcoin to altcoins. Still, Sami believes that even if Bitcoin were to pull back to $90,000, it would remain within a bullish trend.
Looking ahead to the end of 2025, price predictions vary. Some investors expect BTC to reach $135,000. Davis sees $150,000 as a more realistic target, while Loyal is even more bullish, suggesting Bitcoin could climb to $140,000â$190,000. However, both caution that timing an exit from the market is always tricky â and waiting too long can mean missing out on profits if greed takes over.
Bitcoin vs. gold: The battle for digital value
Both Bitcoin and gold have seen strong gains in recent months. While some observers argue that Bitcoin has effectively replaced gold as the modern store of value, Lark Davis highlights a key difference: itâs extremely difficult to double your money with gold. Historically, Bitcoin has consistently outperformed both gold and the stock market. Davis admits he holds a small position in gold, but he's glad he hasnât allocated more, as doing so would have limited his Bitcoin profits.
In an interesting development, scientists have recently managed to turn lead into gold, a truly modern-day alchemy. But as Davis points out, only a tiny amount was produced, and likely at a cost of millions of dollars. Still, this breakthrough raises longer-term questions about goldâs supply and value. In contrast, Bitcoinâs fixed supply remains untouchable â and no one can create more than its programmed limit.
While Bitcoinâs volatility is often criticized, Davis reminds us that gold and stocks experience price swings, too. Sami Loyal adds that with growing institutional adoption, some of Bitcoinâs previous uncertainty and wild volatility has started to ease.
Too late to buy? How to invest in BTC without FOMO
Bitcoinâs price today is being driven largely by whales and institutional investors. The market cycles are shifting as Bitcoin continues to mature. According to Loyal, investors need to recalibrate their expectations and adapt their strategies in order to maximize profits.
Loyal no longer believes that turning $100 into $1 million is realistic. However, he emphasizes that itâs still not too late to build a solid crypto portfolio that can outperform traditional stocks. Meanwhile, Davis agrees that Bitcoin will remain a dominant force, but sees altcoins offering even greater profit potential.
Both stress the importance of proper research before investing in crypto: Loyal warns that misinformation and shallow analysis often lead to losses, while Davis adds that many investors develop a kind of "voodoo mentality,â becoming overly fearful of selling â even when sitting on substantial profits.
Davis believes that having clear goals and a disciplined strategy is essential when investing in Bitcoin. Itâs no longer a âget-rich-quickâ asset, but it can still build meaningful wealth over time. For Sami Loyal, simple daily habits like journaling help him stay grounded, giving him better control over his financial decisions.
Despite Bitcoinâs well-known volatility, both experts see the volatility as an opportunity rather than a risk. If BTCâs price were to drop 20%, both say they would gladly buy more of it.
Closing thoughts
This session of the Learn 101 livestream offered valuable insights into the question: Is it too late to invest in BTC? While the days of seeing 1,000x returns may be behind us, Bitcoin still presents meaningful opportunities for growth. With enough discipline, realistic expectations and the right strategy, investors can continue to benefit from Bitcoinâs evolving role in the global financial landscape.
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