The comments come as Bitcoin remains under pressure.
Bitcoin’s recent slump has once again drawn bullish rhetoric on social media, with a self-styled “world’s smartest man” predicting an imminent price surge despite mounting macroeconomic headwinds weighing on the cryptocurrency.
Young Hoon Kim, who claims to have an IQ of 276, posted a series of messages on X over recent days suggesting Bitcoin was on the verge of a sharp rally.
On Monday, he followed up with another message, writing: “It starts now.”
In additional posts, Kim urged followers to brace for heightened volatility, saying: “Get ready. Monday turns insane.”
As with his previous predictions, Kim did not provide evidence, data, or specific catalysts to support his claims.
Some users on X pushed back against the remarks, citing what they described as a poor track record.
Kim’s latest comments add to a growing list of highly optimistic forecasts he has made about Bitcoin in recent months.
In December, Kim told followers that he believed Bitcoin could eventually supplant the U.S. dollar.
The statement followed a series of increasingly bullish remarks about Bitcoin’s long-term outlook.
Kim has also described Bitcoin’s price levels as a “temporary discount,” which he attributed to market manipulation.
In November, Kim went further, predicting Bitcoin would more than double in value over a short time frame.
Kim’s remarks come as Bitcoin continues to face sustained pressure, extending losses amid a broader pullback in risk assets.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading at around $87,914, down nearly 7% over the past week.
Prices slipped further on Monday, Jan. 26, as investors grew increasingly cautious ahead of a closely watched U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting focused on interest rate expectations.