Andrew Tate predicts Bitcoin will fall to $26K, reigniting debate over his crypto influence amid market volatility and past trading losses.
Author: Tanishq Bodh
Published On: Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:30:53 GMT
October 17, 2025 – Andrew Tate, the polarizing influencer and self-styled crypto advocate, has once again ignited debate across financial circles. On October 17, Tate posted on X (formerly Twitter) that “Bitcoin is going to $26,000,” signaling what he called an “imminent capitulation” for the crypto market.
Over the past two months, Tate has become increasingly vocal about Bitcoin’s future. His posts often mix anti-establishment rhetoric, critiques of traditional finance, and sweeping economic predictions.
Despite his bold persona, Tate’s crypto record tells a mixed story. In late August, on-chain analytics revealed losses of nearly $700,000 across 80 leveraged trades, with only 29 profitable outcomes. These included a $67,500 liquidation tied to the Trump-linked WLFI token, which he later defended as “a conviction play gone wrong.”
Further controversy surrounds his promotion of memecoins such as $Daddy and $RNT. Investigators like Coffeezilla alleged that Tate and his associates manipulated token supplies to engineer quick profits. Although Tate dismissed the claims framing memecoins as “a way out for the poor” critics labeled them pump-and-dump schemes.
Meanwhile, mainstream outlets such as Yahoo Finance and The Guardian have noted inconsistencies in Tate’s claims of holding “hundreds of BTC.” Analysts argue his influence stems more from his audience than his actual market success.
Tate ’s posts regularly blend bitcoin and crypto evangelism with provocative commentary on politics and masculinity. He often connects macro trendslike rising debt, housing crises, or inflation, to what he calls the inevitable “endgame of fiat.” Supporters see him as a fearless truth-teller exposing economic rot; detractors call him reckless and manipulative.
Still, his reach is undeniable. A single Bitcoin post can generate millions of views, driving sentiment in retail investor communities. Industry observers note that while his rhetoric may lack technical depth, it shapes retail psychology in a market still driven by narratives.
Bitcoin currently trades near $106k, with analysts divided on whether the next leg leads to recovery or deeper correction. Regardless, Tate’s repeated calls for “belief over strategy” continue to fuel speculation and polarization within crypto circles.
As markets weigh fundamentals against online influence, one fact remains clear: Tate ’s voice moves attention, if not the bitcoin price. Whether his $26K prediction proves prophetic or performative, it adds yet another chapter to crypto’s most controversial commentary.
Real voices. Real reactions.
@Cobratate You’re describing what’s happened after every local top this cycle, yet it never went to $26,000. This time, 1.6M traders just got wiped out. They’re more broke than ever. Why would it now?
@Cobratate *$260,000
@Cobratate On binance everything is possible I put order at $1 they might get filled one day
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