Peter Brandt says Bitcoin may hit $600K by 2029, calls XRP a ‘fool coin’

What happened

An October pullback could offer a buying opportunity before Bitcoin’s next cycle peak, which Brandt expects between $300,000 and $600,000. He’s not sold on “fool coin” XRP.

Why it matters

The decision may change compliance obligations, market access or operating costs for Bitcoin.

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4 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. CointelegraphPrimary source · Supports · EN · 49%
   Peter Brandt says Bitcoin may hit $600K by 2029, calls XRP a ‘fool coin’ ↗Sep 29, 2026, 9:30 AM
2. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 100%
   Gary Cardone: Wall Street Is Taking Over Bitcoin — For Good ↗Sep 29, 2026, 9:16 AM
3. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 51%
   Hunter Biden on Bitcoin, Operation Chokepoint 2.0, and $LAPTOP ↗Sep 29, 2026, 9:21 AM
4. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 49%
   Solari Capital Founder Scaramucci: Betting on Bitcoin & Exponential Technology ↗Sep 29, 2026, 9:27 AM

Claims

• Peter Brandt says Bitcoin may hit $600K by 2029, calls XRP a ‘fool coin’ Reported

Conflicts

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Timeline

1. September 29, 2026 at 9:16 AMFirst reported
2. Sep 29, 2026, 9:28 AMUnverified · 77/59%
3. Sep 29, 2026, 9:34 AMUnverified · 77/46%

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