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Billy Markus, the Dogecoin (DOGE) founder known on X as Shibetoshi Nakamoto, offered a characteristically nonchalant reaction to Bitcoin's (BTC) price nearing $100,000. The leading cryptocurrency is poised to hit this milestone for the first time in over two months.

Dogecoin Founder Remains Unimpressed by Bitcoin Milestone

Markus, known for his often cynical cryptocurrency commentary, shared his perspective on X: "Yay it got to 100k again, woo," he wrote sarcastically.

[Tweet embedded here: if bitcoin gets to 100k today i’ll be like yay it got to 100k again woo— Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) May 8, 2025]

His tone suggests that reaching $100,000, a level Bitcoin has previously achieved, isn't particularly noteworthy. The event, for him, lacks the excitement or surprise it might hold for others.

This implies Markus believes the current excitement surrounding Bitcoin's potential $100,000 reclaim is overblown. His posts are frequently known to spark debate within the cryptocurrency community.

This perspective contrasts with the enthusiasm of some market participants earlier this year. When Bitcoin reached its all-time high (ATH) of $109,114.88 in January, many predicted continued significant upward momentum. However, since February, BTC has failed to retest the $100,000 mark, disappointing some investors. The asset even dipped to the $76,000 range in a market correction, raising concerns across the crypto market.

Market Anticipation Builds as Bitcoin Approaches $100K

At press time, Bitcoin was trading at $99,581.59, a 2.73% increase over the past 24 hours. This significant jump represents a roughly $4,000 gain from $95,866.

Investor activity is surging, with trading volume up 61.73% to $52.75 billion in the same period. This heightened volume suggests market participants are positioning themselves for a potential sustained upward trend.

Whether Bitcoin can decisively break and hold above $100,000 will be key in determining if it can reach another ATH—one that might finally impress the Dogecoin founder. Other figures in the crypto space, like Max Keiser, hold even more bullish predictions, believing BTC could reach half a million dollars. Read original article on U.Today