Samson Mow ‘fires’ Wall Street analyst over Bitcoin prediction

Samson Mow, a prominent Bitcoin advocate known for repeatedly predicting a $1 million Bitcoin price, said he does not take recent bearish price targets seriously and claimed he fired an analyst who forecast Bitcoin would fall to $60,000.

Mow escalated his criticism in a post on X on Dec 21, writing:

“I’ve fired the analyst that said Bitcoin is going to $60k. He will never work in this industry again.”

The post did not identify the analyst or clarify their role, and it drew mixed reactions from the crypto community, with many interpreting the comment as satirical rather than literal.

Still, the remark struck a nerve at a time when bearish price calls are clashing sharply with bullish narratives across the market.

Related: Samson Mow says Bitcoin self-custody isn’t for everyone, but many need it

Is Mow taking a jab at Tom Lee?

Online speculation quickly linked Mow’s comment to Fundstrat, a well-known market research firm, whose recent internal note warned of a potential Bitcoin drop to the $60,000–$65,000 range.

In a note dated Dec. 17, Sean Farrell, Fundstrat’s head of digital assets strategy, cautioned clients that a significant crypto correction could unfold in the first half of 2026.

The internal outlook set target ranges of $60,000–$65,000 for Bitcoin, $1,800–$2,000 for Ether (ETH), and $50–$75 for Solana (SOL).

The note contrasted sharply with public comments from Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, who has consistently struck a far more bullish tone in media appearances.

In an interview with Wealthion published on Nov. 29 and later during Binance Blockchain Week,  Lee suggested that Bitcoin could reach $250,000.

Some of Lee’s bullish calls were partially validated when Bitcoin reached new all-time highs in October 2025, though several predictions missed their original timelines.

Farrell later clarified that the diverging views do not reflect an internal disagreement. He said Fundstrat uses multiple analytical frameworks depending on client profiles, risk tolerance, and investment horizons.

According to Farrell, his research targets clients with large crypto exposure who are sensitive to drawdowns, while Lee’s public commentary is aimed at institutions considering smaller, long-term allocations.

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Bitcoin faces volatility as key events loom

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Samson Mow, a prominent Bitcoin advocate known for repeatedly predicting a $1 million Bitcoin price, said he does not take recent bearish price targets seriously and claimed he fired an analyst who forecast Bitcoin would fall to $60,000.

Mow escalated his criticism in a post on X on Dec 21, writing:

“I’ve fired the analyst that said Bitcoin is going to $60k. He will never work in this industry again.”

The post did not identify the analyst or clarify their role, and it drew mixed reactions from the crypto community, with many interpreting the comment as satirical rather than literal.

Still, the remark struck a nerve at a time when bearish price calls are clashing sharply with bullish narratives across the market.

Related: Samson Mow says Bitcoin self-custody isn’t for everyone, but many need it

Is Mow taking a jab at Tom Lee?

Online speculation quickly linked Mow’s comment to Fundstrat, a well-known market research firm, whose recent internal note warned of a potential Bitcoin drop to the $60,000–$65,000 range.

In a note dated Dec. 17, Sean Farrell, Fundstrat’s head of digital assets strategy, cautioned clients that a significant crypto correction could unfold in the first half of 2026.

The internal outlook set target ranges of $60,000–$65,000 for Bitcoin, $1,800–$2,000 for Ether (ETH), and $50–$75 for Solana (SOL).

The note contrasted sharply with public comments from Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, who has consistently struck a far more bullish tone in media appearances.

In an interview with Wealthion published on Nov. 29 and later during Binance Blockchain Week,  Lee suggested that Bitcoin could reach $250,000.

Some of Lee’s bullish calls were partially validated when Bitcoin reached new all-time highs in October 2025, though several predictions missed their original timelines.

Farrell later clarified that the diverging views do not reflect an internal disagreement. He said Fundstrat uses multiple analytical frameworks depending on client profiles, risk tolerance, and investment horizons.

According to Farrell, his research targets clients with large crypto exposure who are sensitive to drawdowns, while Lee’s public commentary is aimed at institutions considering smaller, long-term allocations.

More News:

Bitcoin faces volatility as key events loom

Bitcoin has been under pressure since Oct. 10, trading in a volatile range between $82,000 and $94,000. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading near $89,979, up about 2.6% over the past 24 hours.

Market participants are also bracing for the expiry of roughly $27 billion in Bitcoin and Ether options on Deribit on Dec. 26, an event that could act as a volatility catalyst once dealer hedging rolls off.

Bullish traders point to technical setups and long-term forecasts, including Bernstein’s projection of $200,000 by 2027, while bears warn that weakening spot demand could trigger further downside. Adding to the caution, Standard Chartered recently cut its 2026 Bitcoin forecast to $150,000 from $300,000.

Related: Tom Lee sees $10,000 Ethereum price target after launching Bitmine treasury play

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