Bitcoin in 2025: From Musk to CZ, Top 10 Most Praised Moments

Author: Nancy, PANews

2025 is drawing to a close. Looking back on this year, Bitcoin has not only left a deep mark on the price curve, but has also stepped onto the core narrative stage of great power competition and asset allocation.

Bitcoin.com News recently compiled a list of the top ten most-read Bitcoin posts on Twitter in 2025. These posts clearly document Bitcoin's official entry into the mainstream world, from debates about its value logic to the struggles over policy implementation, and finally to the achievement of mainstream consensus. They have attracted tens of millions of clicks, and the big names behind them include tech giants, politicians, crypto leaders, and investment magnates.

Musk: Bitcoin relies on an energy source that cannot be forged.

Page views: 8.3 million

On October 14th, the American financial blog Zerohedge published an article stating, "Artificial intelligence has become a new global arms race, and the capital expenditure will ultimately be paid for by governments. If you want to understand why the prices of gold, silver, and Bitcoin have soared, it's because governments around the world are printing massive amounts of money to support this AI race, leading to currency devaluation. Has anyone calculated how many nuclear power plants the US will need to build by 2028 to power all these AI's daily 'self-indulgent' transactions?"

Musk commented that this is why Bitcoin is based on energy: you can issue fake fiat currency, every government in history has done so, but energy cannot be counterfeited.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently expressed a similar view. He believes that Bitcoin is a new type of currency created using surplus energy, and can be carried and transported anywhere.

From a technical perspective, Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism does indeed consume a significant amount of electricity, logically similar to the physical process of gold mining. This design ensures that Bitcoin's supply cannot be arbitrarily over-issued like central bank money printing, thus theoretically possessing strong anti-inflationary properties. This high energy consumption has also sparked serious environmental controversies, with Elon Musk himself publicly criticizing Bitcoin's excessive carbon footprint, even leading Tesla to suspend accepting Bitcoin payments in 2021. However, the industry is currently actively exploring and deploying renewable energy solutions such as solar and hydropower. It's worth noting that not all PoW-based cryptocurrencies possess equal value; Bitcoin's unique position stems more from global consensus, making it a form of digital gold.

In contrast, traditional fiat currencies are mired in a global debt crisis. Many countries are expanding the money supply through central bank bond purchases, leading to currency devaluation. For example, hyperinflation in Zimbabwe and Venezuela has forced people to turn to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoins to maintain their daily lives. This trend is exacerbating the crisis of confidence in the traditional monetary system and driving the rise of crypto assets as safe-haven assets and hedging tools.

Eric Trump: Now is a good time to buy Bitcoin

Page views: 6.29 million

On February 6, Eric Trump, the second son of Donald Trump, posted on X that now is a good time to buy Bitcoin.

In terms of returns, Bitcoin was priced at approximately $96,000 at the time. In the following months, Bitcoin embarked on a strong upward trend, soaring to an all-time high of $125,000, significantly outperforming most traditional financial assets in that phase.

In terms of influence, Eric Trump's statements not only represent his personal investment views but also, to a certain extent, represent the overall direction of the Trump family. In recent years, the family has been deepening its involvement in the crypto industry, subtly pushing crypto assets into a more mainstream discussion framework through public statements, capital participation, and policy stances.

In numerous public statements, Eric Trump has argued that Bitcoin has become the strongest asset of our time, possessing a greater advantage than traditional hard assets like real estate, and has repeatedly emphasized a long-term investment strategy of buying on dips. Furthermore, Eric Trump has stated that he does not rule out the possibility of running for US president in the future, but is not yet ready to give a definitive answer.

CZ: The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Plan Has Been Basically Confirmed

Page views: 4.29 million

On January 23, US Senator Cynthia Lummis announced her appointment as chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Banking and Digital Assets. CZ commented that this essentially confirms the US's strategic Bitcoin reserve. Cryptocurrencies are once again advancing at crypto speed.

Just 42 days later, on March 6, US President Trump officially signed an executive order announcing that Bitcoin would be included in the US strategic reserve. As of now, the US government holds approximately 328,000 Bitcoins, firmly ranking first among governments globally in terms of holdings. These assets primarily originated from assets seized by the Justice Department in criminal and civil cases.

Brian Armstrong: Strongly bullish on Bitcoin

Page views: 1.74 million

On October 31, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that Coinbase remains bullish on Bitcoin. "We increased our holdings by 2,772 BTC in the third quarter and are continuing to do so."

In fact, Coinbase had initially considered emulating Strategy's aggressive strategy, planning to allocate 80% of its balance sheet funds to Bitcoin, but ultimately abandoned the idea due to concerns about cash flow risks. Even so, as of the end of the third quarter, Coinbase's total Bitcoin holdings reached 14,548 coins, with a market value of approximately $1.28 billion. More than half of this came from purchases made this year, propelling Coinbase to eighth place among global Bitcoin reserve companies.

The core logic behind this continued investment is that Coinbase views Bitcoin as a tool that can effectively curb inflation and debt crises, playing a role similar to gold in hedging inflation, and supporting Bitcoin as a national strategic reserve asset.

Cynthia Lummis: Calls for the use of Bitcoin to upgrade the US Reserve Bank

Page views: 1.58 million

In February of this year, the auditing of U.S. gold reserves sparked controversy. On February 17, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis , responding to Musk's call for an annual review of U.S. gold reserves, suggested, "Bitcoin can solve this problem very well. Bitcoin reserves can be audited anytime, anywhere using a basic computer. It's time to upgrade our reserves."

As the chair of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, Lummis not only proposed the reserve plan but has also been involved in congressional legislation on crypto regulation and has promoted the establishment of a regulatory framework for digital assets. Back in 2024, Lummis proposed the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Plan, firmly believing it to be the only solution to offset U.S. debt; this vision has now been formally realized. However, this crypto-friendly U.S. senator will leave office after his term ends in 2027.

Chamath Palihapitiya: 13 years ago, he advised allocating 1% of one's personal assets to Bitcoin.

Page views: 910,000

On July 26, Chamath Palihapitiya, a well-known Silicon Valley venture capitalist and billionaire, cited a video of his speech at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference 13 years ago on social media, stating, "13 years ago, around the time this video was filmed, I published a commentary in Bloomberg recommending that everyone in the world allocate 1% of their net worth to Bitcoin. At that time, Bitcoin was only worth $80. "

In this early video, Chamath Palihapitiya describes Bitcoin as a "red pill," using a concept from *The Matrix* to metaphorically represent our entry into a completely unknown world. He reveals that he holds Bitcoin in funds and private accounts, considering it a huge investment because Bitcoin is a store of value far superior to gold, a "Gold 2.0." He also predicts that Bitcoin will become a better store of value within the next 3 to 5 years, especially in countries with high monetary pressure such as Russia, Iran, Venezuela, and Argentina. Subsequently, Bitcoin may become a payment mechanism. The opportunity to invest in Bitcoin is enormous, involving trillions of dollars in potential value; the key is to try and understand this opportunity.

In fact, this one of Silicon Valley's most prominent Bitcoin evangelists has maintained a highly consistent stance over the years. He has publicly stated that he once purchased 1 million BTC at $80 each, and that Bitcoin is expected to reach $200,000 and could become one of the most important inflation hedges in the next 50 to 100 years.

Looking back today, whether it's Bitcoin's marginal breakthrough in the global financial system, its gradual adoption as a non-sovereign store of value in countries with high inflation, or the price trend of Bitcoin, all of these have, to varying degrees, confirmed Chamath Palihapitiya's earlier judgment.

Jack Dorsey: Calls for tax exemption on small Bitcoin payments

Page views: 860,000

On October 9th, Square, the payments company founded by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, launched a Bitcoin wallet solution, enabling local businesses to accept BTC payments with zero fees. It currently supports automatically converting up to 50% of merchants' daily bank card sales into Bitcoin, building a diversified investment strategy. Square also announced the launch of Bitcoin payment functionality. Dorsey subsequently posted, "We need to establish a small-amount tax-free policy for everyday Bitcoin transactions."

As a well-known Bitcoin advocate, Dorsey has consistently emphasized that Bitcoin is not a cryptocurrency but a form of currency, and that it will fail if it is not used for everyday payments. On November 19th, Dorsey's company, Block, launched the "Bitcoin is Everyday Money" initiative, calling for US legislation to establish a tax-free threshold for Bitcoin payments under $600, simplifying the tax burden on small, everyday transactions.

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin's volatility is its vitality

Page views: 490,000

On November 27, Strategy founder Michael Saylor posted an interview video from CoinDesk on the X platform. At the time of the interview, the price of Bitcoin had fallen to nearly $80,000, and Strategy's stock price had also fallen by nearly 70% compared to a year ago.

In the interview, Saylor discussed his views on market volatility, future trends, and the market sentiment of the day. He stated that Bitcoin's volatility is its vitality, a characteristic rather than a flaw. Investors choosing to hold Bitcoin should have a time horizon of at least four years; those investing in financial firms like Strategy need a long-term perspective of four to ten years. Saylor emphasized that without volatility, Bitcoin would not perform well, and the company would have no value. Volatility is Satoshi Nakamoto's gift to believers; we can harness it to propel civilization forward.

Despite the limited recovery in Bitcoin prices, Strategy continues to demonstrate its long-term commitment by consistently increasing its holdings. Over the past month, Strategy has purchased more than 22,000 Bitcoins and has clearly stated its intention to continue accumulating them.

Scottie Pippen: Bitcoin's current market capitalization is just the beginning.

Page views: 480,000

On October 18, NBA legend Scottie Pippen made bullish comments about Bitcoin, saying, "Bitcoin, this is just the beginning." At the time, Bitcoin was priced at approximately $10,700.

This isn't the first time Pippen has publicly discussed Bitcoin. Last year, on the show "Making Money," he made a surprising claim that he met Satoshi Nakamoto in 1993 and said he had "a story to tell" about that interaction. He didn't explain this at the time, otherwise he would certainly be far ahead now. Like most people, he's a latecomer, only starting to truly understand Bitcoin last year, when it was priced at around $33,000 per coin. Since then, he's begun seriously studying the entire cryptocurrency world, trying to learn as much as possible.

Although these remarks may seem somewhat "abstract," this retired star athlete is a public figure with real involvement in the crypto market and influence. His repeated public statements expressing his optimism about Bitcoin indicate that Bitcoin is gradually being accepted by the mainstream world.

Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin's victory stems from its lack of human intervention.

Page views: 60,000

On August 21, venture capitalist and Bitcoin advocate Anthony... Pompliano wrote that Bitcoin won because it had minimal human intervention. It was the first automated asset in the digital world.

Pompliano is a staunch supporter of Bitcoin and a leading figure in the cryptocurrency standard. In late 2020, he explicitly stated that Bitcoin was the biggest winner in the current macroeconomic environment, and he remains firmly convinced that Bitcoin is the king of crypto assets and a free market solution for protecting wealth. Back in July of last year, Pompliano predicted that the United States would include Bitcoin in its national balance sheet or strategic reserves within the next 10 to 15 years, and several months ago stated that the United States would begin purchasing cryptocurrencies at some point.