• Binance founder Changpeng @CZ Zhao recently shared optimistic views on Bitcoin's future during interviews at the World Economic Forum in Davos, predicting a shift away from the cryptocurrency's traditional four-year halving cycles.

  • He expressed strong confidence in a "supercycle" for Bitcoin in 2026, driven by the U.S. government's increasingly pro-crypto policies under President Trump and potential broader adoption by other countries.

  • "I have very strong feelings it will probably be a supercycle in 2026 for Bitcoin," Zhao stated, adding that over a 5-10 year horizon, "it’s very easy to predict... We’re going to go up."

  • While he didn't provide a specific price target, Zhao noted his personal holdings in BTC and BNB, contrasting with predictions from others like Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse ($180,000) and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes ($200,000) for $BTC by the end of 2026.

  • He attributed the potential supercycle in part to expectations of increased liquidity from Trump-era policies.

  • In the same discussions, Zhao firmly denied any personal or business ties to President Trump or his family, addressing speculation fueled by his recent pardon.

  • "There’s no business relationships whatsoever," he told CNBC, emphasizing that he has never spoken to or met Trump, though they were once about 30-40 feet apart at Davos.

  • The controversy stems from a $2 billion investment in Binance by Abu Dhabi's state-owned MGX in March 2025, which was paid using USD1—a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm run by the Trump family.

  • Zhao clarified that MGX chose USD1 independently, and his only request was for payment in crypto to avoid banking hassles, calling the perceived link "misconstrued."

  • He added, "The only thing is, the Trump family is in crypto. Binance is a large crypto firm and President Trump’s administration is pro-crypto. That helps all the businesses in crypto."

  • World Liberty Financial also denied any role in the pardon process.

  • The pardon itself came from Trump in October 2025, following Zhao's guilty plea in 2023 to charges related to enabling money laundering at Binance, which resulted in a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

  • Zhao served four months in prison and was released in September 2024, stepping down as CEO but remaining a major shareholder.

  • $TRUMP has publicly stated he did not know Zhao personally and viewed him as a "victim" of the previous Biden administration.

  • Binance had hired lobbyists to push for executive relief, but Zhao insisted no deals were made for the pardon.

  • As of the latest reports, the crypto market remains stable with minor movements: Bitcoin down about 0.21%, while BNB and $XRP show slight gains.

  • Zhao's comments reflect a broader sentiment of optimism in the industry amid regulatory shifts.

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