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Former SEC boss made AI Czar, Bitcoin may hit $600K this cycle: Hodler’s Digest

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What happened

Roman Storm and the XRP army aren’t happy former SEC boss Jay Clayton is Trump’s new AI czar, Peter Brandt flips bullish and says Bitcoin may reach as high as $600K by 2029.

Key facts

  • Roman Storm and the XRP army aren’t happy former SEC boss Jay Clayton is Trump’s new AI czar, Peter Brandt flips bullish and says Bitcoin may reach as high as $600K by 2029.
  • Reported by Cointelegraph and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:31:12 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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  1. 3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle

  2. 'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million

  3. SEC Approves Listing of Bitcoin ETF Targeting 3x Daily Futures Moves

  4. Bitcoin Core’s new fix closes gap that could redirect funds without stealing keys

  5. Bitcoin’s $85,000 recovery awaits proof that ETF investors kept buying after payrolls

  6. Former SEC boss made AI Czar, Bitcoin may hit $600K this cycle: Hodler’s Digest

  7. Crypto Weekly: ZEC Plunges as Bitcoin and Ether Hold Key Support Levels

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