Bitcoin advocate and El Salvador presidential advisor Max Keiser has made a bold prediction: Elon Musk is on the cusp of becoming a “full Bitcoin maximalist.” This forecast comes as Musk increasingly criticizes U.S. fiscal policies and the growing national debt, positioning Bitcoin as a potential hedge against economic instability.
Musk’s Growing Concerns About U.S. Debt
On June 4, 2025, Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his alarm over the proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a $5 trillion package extending tax cuts while raising the debt ceiling. The Tesla CEO warned that America faces a dire financial future where interest payments could consume nearly all government revenue.
“We pay over $100 billion per month in interest on the national debt,” Musk posted. “At this rate, there will be no money left for Social Security, healthcare, or defense.”
Crypto Leaders Respond
Musk’s comments quickly drew attention from prominent figures in the cryptocurrency space. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong suggested that Bitcoin could emerge as an alternative reserve currency if the U.S. fails to control deficit spending. Musk’s response—a simple American flag emoji—was interpreted by many in the Bitcoin community as tacit agreement.
Max Keiser, known for his outspoken Bitcoin maximalism and controversial views, quickly capitalized on this exchange, tweeting: “Elon & Brian are about to shift from Bitcoin agnostics to FULL BITCOIN MAXIMALIST mode.”
Keiser’s Bitcoin Predictions
Keiser, who serves as an advisor to El Salvador’s president on Bitcoin matters, has consistently maintained that “Bitcoin was never coupled with anything” and follows “its own vector.” This perspective aligns with his frequent assertion that “everything goes to zero against Bitcoin.”
In line with his ultra-bullish stance, Keiser recently predicted Bitcoin could reach $2.2 million in the near future, significantly upgrading his previous $220,000 forecast from earlier this year. He believes Musk’s frustration with fiat-driven debt dynamics reflects a growing realization that Bitcoin offers the only viable exit strategy from traditional financial systems.
Tesla’s Bitcoin Position
Tesla currently holds over 9,700 BTC but hasn’t added to its position since late 2024. However, speculation is growing that Musk might adopt a more aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, potentially following the model established by MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor.
Unchained Capital’s Joe Burnett suggested Musk might soon implement a Bitcoin-centric treasury model across his companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X. Analyst Will Clemente and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano have expressed similar sentiments, with Pompliano noting: “The ultimate rebellion against reckless government spending would be Musk doubling down on Bitcoin.”
The Maximalist Perspective
While Musk hasn’t officially confirmed any major moves toward Bitcoin, his recent rhetoric increasingly aligns with core Bitcoin maximalist ideology—particularly the belief that only a fixed-supply, decentralized currency can protect wealth from inflation and government mismanagement.
Bitcoin was trading at $102,803 at press time, showing a 2.75% decrease over the previous 24 hours.
