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It’s time to ditch Bitcoin Power Law Theory

The Bitcoin Power Law Theory relies purely on mathematics. It doesn't account for the human nature of how Bitcoin is traded.

The scientific community's search for patterns in complex phenomena has led to an overenthusiastic application of mathematical models, with "Power Law" relationships emerging as the model du jour in many circles. The Bitcoin Power Law Theory (BPLT) is the latest in a series of predictive models attempting to forecast Bitcoin's (BTC) future value.

While the BPLT is superficially appealing, it ultimately applies faulty assumptions to create a theory that purports to explain everything about Bitcoin's price movements — and yet it explains very little.

The power law — created by former physics professor Giovanni Santostasi — provides a price band for Bitcoin that — proponents claim — has accurately predicted its support levels since Bitcoin traded at $1. The law predicts Bitcoin will reach a price of $1 million by 2036.

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bulls Struggle as $94K Support Faces Ultimate Test

Debate rages over Bitcoin power law as critics label it a ‘magic trick’

The Bitcoin power law has come under intense debate, with critics on one side and fierce advocates on the other.

The Bitcoin power law — a mathematical model that suggests continued growth in the price of Bitcoin over time — has become the subject of fierce debate, with critics slamming it as “deeply flawed” and saying it’s more like a “horoscope” than a predictive model for the cryptocurrency’s price. 

Consultant and Bitcoin advocate Adrian Morris told Cointelegraph that while the Bitcoin power law had been touted as a predictive model for the future price of Bitcoin (BTC), its legitimacy has been drastically overblown by its advocates.

On the other hand, Italian physicist Giovanni Santostasi — the man responsible for discovering the power law as it relates to Bitcoin — told Cointelegraph that the Bitcoin power law is undeniable and one only needs eyes to see it.

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bulls Struggle as $94K Support Faces Ultimate Test