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Calamos CEO John Koudounis backs a $1 million Bitcoin call for 2030

He points to institutional bank lending against Bitcoin, lower volatility, and new ETF products as key drivers, and he also discusses the Clarity Act.

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Bitcoin Magazine reports that Calamos Investments CEO John Koudounis is standing by a prediction that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030.

In the interview, he links the potential rise to institutional bank lending against Bitcoin, falling volatility, and new exchange-traded fund products that he says could bring broader capital access.

Bitcoin Magazine also notes that Koudounis discusses the Clarity Act and Bitcoin’s classification as a commodity in the context of the market backdrop.

The article further references his research timeline, saying Calamos researched Bitcoin for eight years before investing, according to Bitcoin Magazine.

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Bitcoin MagazineCalamos Investments CEO John Koudounis: Bitcoin Will Hit $1M by 2030

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