Samson Mow: Countries Are Transitioning into the ‘Suddenly’ Stage of Bitcoin Adoption

Countries are hastening their Bitcoin adoption initiatives following years of reluctance, as stated by Jan3 CEO Samson Mow.

Key Takeaways:

• Samson Mow indicates that nations are transitioning from gradual to rapid Bitcoin adoption, with potential panic-buying on the horizon.
• The US has enacted an executive order for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve but has yet to commence purchasing.
• Mow suggests that the ongoing Bitcoin bull cycle is postponed, possibly lasting until 2026.

During his appearance on the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Mow remarked that governments are moving from slow, cautious actions to more assertive strategies.

“I believe we are at the tail end of gradual adoption, and we are entering the initial stages of sudden adoption,” Mow told host Danny Knowles.

“These transitions occur very swiftly… literally gradually then suddenly.” He posits that the world is nearing a juncture where national governments may begin panic-buying Bitcoin to avoid falling behind.

Trump Signed the Order, But US Hasn’t Started Buying Bitcoin Yet

Mow highlighted the United States as a significant example. Although President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the government has not yet started actively acquiring BTC.

Nonetheless, Mow observed that the US is “pushing forward” with its acquisition strategy and progressing with the Bitcoin Act.

Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn recently stated that it is probable the U.S. will formalize its Bitcoin reserve by the year’s end. Currently, the U.S. government possesses 198,012 BTC, according to Bitbo data.

The idea of nation-state Bitcoin adoption has gained traction throughout the year. In January, Fidelity Digital Assets forecasted that more governments and sovereign wealth funds would begin to invest in Bitcoin.

Despite this, Bitcoin’s price movements in 2025 have not met expectations. “We should have experienced a bull run already,” Mow stated. “Like a significant surge.” He believes the current cycle is postponed and could extend into 2026.

Bitcoin is presently trading at $109,400, down nearly 2% over the last month. Analysts continue to discuss whether the traditional four-year cycle still holds relevance in a market influenced by ETFs, institutional investments, and increasing state-level interest.

Just three months prior, Mow mentioned that a $1 million Bitcoin price was “a given… maybe this year, maybe next year.” That timeline may now be changing, but he asserts that the broader trend remains unchanged.

$1M Bitcoin in 2026 Would Signal US Economic Crisis

As reported, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has expressed skepticism regarding predictions that Bitcoin could reach $1 million in the near future, cautioning that such a scenario would likely indicate a collapse in the US economy rather than a success for crypto.

“Individuals who are enthusiastic about the million-dollar Bitcoin price next year, I was like, guys, it only reaches that point if we’re in a dire situation domestically,” Novogratz told Natalie Brunell on the Coin Stories podcast last week.

“I would prefer a lower Bitcoin price in a more stable United States than the alternative.”

Novogratz elaborated that severe currency devaluations often drive demand for alternative safe havens, and Bitcoin, frequently referred to as digital gold, serves as a hedge against economic instability.

However, he warned that such circumstances would come at the cost of civil society.

Last month, Glassnode lead analyst James Check raised alarms about the sustainability of the corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy, arguing that the easy profits might already be diminishing for new entrants as the market evolves.

This caution resonates with recent remarks from Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research at VanEck, who has expressed concerns regarding the Bitcoin treasury strategies employed by certain publicly traded companies.

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