Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead Predicts Decades of Bitcoin Growth

At Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital, asserted Bitcoin's long-term potential is largely untapped. He stated:

  • Pantera has profited from 86% of its portfolio companies.
  • The firm has invested in 22 startups that reached unicorn status (valuations over $1 billion).
  • Morehead recommended a broad investment approach across various tokens and venture equity.

Dan Tapiero, CEO of 10T and 1RT, expressed concerns about high valuations in the crypto space, noting:

  • Founders expect to raise capital at 50 to 70 times revenue, which he called unrealistic.
  • His firm passed on about 200 opportunities due to excessive pricing, including FTX, Celsius, and BlockFi.

Morehead highlighted the global nature of crypto, stating:

  • Ninety percent of trading and protocols occur outside the U.S.
  • He attributed this to regulatory inertia but remains optimistic about future changes.
  • Political shifts in the U.S. may lead to increased capital and innovation returning to the domestic crypto sector.