Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has reignited the long-standing debate between Bitcoin and gold, making a bold prediction on X (formerly Twitter) that the leading cryptocurrency will eventually surpass the precious metal’s colossal $30 trillion market capitalization.
Prediction: Bitcoin will flip gold.
I don't know exactly when. Might take some time, but it will happen. Save the tweet. pic.twitter.com/bR4Bq0JeVE
— CZ ? BNB (@cz_binance) October 20, 2025
In a post that quickly went viral, CZ stated, “BTC will flip gold. I don’t know when, it might take some time, but it will happen.” He confidently urged his followers to “save this tweet,” signaling his long-term conviction. The prediction comes as Bitcoin’s price trades above $110,000, solidifying its position as the world’s eighth most valuable asset with a total valuation of approximately $2.2 trillion, while gold remains the leader with a market cap nearing $30 trillion.
Crypto Community Backs the BTC Prediction
CZ’s comments triggered a wave of responses from the crypto community, with several analysts and experts voicing their support. Analyst CryptoGa suggested that Bitcoin could catch up to and surpass gold within just a few months, noting that CZ’s past predictions have historically been accurate.
Market analyst Ben Todar also endorsed the view, arguing that Bitcoin is “faster and borderless,” making it a superior form of money for the digital age. This sentiment echoes a growing narrative that positions Bitcoin as “digital gold” for the 21st century. Other commentators went a step further, suggesting it might be time to sell gold and buy Bitcoin, with some market indicators hinting that the digital asset may be bottoming out and poised for a significant upward move.
Bitcoin will flip gold because it’s harder, faster, and borderless a superior form of money for a digital world.
Gold was built for the physical age.
Bitcoin is built for the internet age.You can’t teleport gold, divide it instantly, or verify it onchain but you can do all… https://t.co/p6Ad8JL8Jr
— ₿en Todar (@BenTodar) October 20, 2025
The debate underscores a pivotal moment for both asset classes as institutional adoption of Bitcoin accelerates and a new generation of investors increasingly views the cryptocurrency as a legitimate store of value and hedge against inflation.
