On the first day of the Bitcoin 2025 conference held in Las Vegas, many heavyweight guests shared their views on the future development of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Donald Trump Jr. stated that the gates for Bitcoin are opening, while White House crypto affairs head David Sacks emphasized that blockchain and Bitcoin will become the core of the future financial system.
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced her Bitcoin bill draft, suggesting the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve to enhance economic strength.
The business community is also confident about the future of Bitcoin.
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley believes that if wealth managers allocate 1% of their funds to Bitcoin, it will bring in hundreds of billions of dollars.
BlackRock's digital asset head Robert Mitchnick pointed out that Bitcoin has much more room for growth than gold.
Meanwhile, VanEck's digital asset head Matthew Sigel proposed establishing a permanent U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve through legislative amendments.
In terms of technological innovation, TRON founder Justin Sun emphasized that WBTC serves as a key entry point for Bitcoin into the smart contract ecosystem, which will enhance on-chain liquidity and promote further financial innovation.
Square launched a Bitcoin real-time payment pilot at the conference, allowing attendees to purchase goods via the Lightning Network, marking a further maturation of Bitcoin payment technology.
The first day of the Bitcoin 2025 conference showcased the enormous potential of Bitcoin in terms of policy support, corporate investment, and technological innovation.