A viral prediction is sending shockwaves through the crypto world: a man dubbed as the “world’s smartest,” claiming an IQ of 276, insists Bitcoin is on track to blast its way to $220,000 within just 45 days. It’s the kind of forecast that makes even the most die-hard Bitcoin believers pause — and skeptics lean in with curiosity. Could he be seeing something everyone else is missing, or is this just another spectacularly bold claim built to grab attention?
YoungHoon Kim counters AI model with eye-popping Bitcoin projection
YoungHoon Kim, a social media personality often reported as the “world’s smartest man” thanks to his self-reported IQ of 276, has stirred the crypto community with a striking new forecast: Bitcoin soaring to $220,000 in just 45 days. His prediction, shared on X on November 16, came as a direct rebuttal to a Grok AI model that suggested BTC could climb to $175,000 by the end of the year.
Kim insists the surge could happen far sooner, pointing to Bitcoin’s current level near $95,400 as the starting point for an accelerated rally. Doubling down on his conviction, he also vowed that if his projection proves accurate, “I will use 100% of my Bitcoin profits to build churches for Jesus Christ in every nation.”
As World’s Highest IQ Record Holder, I expect #BITCOIN is going to $220,000 in the next 45 days.
I will use 100% of my Bitcoin profits to build churches for Jesus Christ in every nation.
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” (Luke 1:37) pic.twitter.com/1zVoeuxk5C
— YoungHoon Kim, IQ 276 (@yhbryankimiq) November 16, 2025
If you follow Kim online, it’s clear that his bullish stance on Bitcoin is far from new. Just this September, he proclaimed: “As the world’s highest IQ record holder and Grand Master of Memory, I believe that Bitcoin is the only hope for the future economy.” According to Kim, he has shifted all his assets into Bitcoin, projecting that the cryptocurrency could increase 100x over the next ten years, potentially pushing BTC past the $10 million mark. He also predicts that Bitcoin will emerge as the world’s “ultimate reserve asset,” surpassing gold, global currencies, and even U.S. Treasuries.
Experts question YoungHoon Kim’s credibility
YoungHoon Kim, the 36-year-old South Korean founder of the United Sigma Intelligence Association, has built a sizable online following, but his reputation remains controversial. Experts have openly questioned his IQ claims, and Paul Cooijmans of the Giga Society once labeled him a “pathologically lying impostor” in a VICE interview.
Even among Bitcoin enthusiasts, Kim’s forecast of a $220K Bitcoin within 45 days has been met with widespread skepticism. Recent market trends paint a challenging picture: over the past 41 days, the cryptocurrency market has lost $1.1 trillion in value, with Bitcoin alone accounting for more than $400 billion of the decline.
Market capitalization currently sits about 10% below the levels recorded during the $19 billion liquidation on October 10th. Bitcoin’s downward pressure began amid institutional outflows in mid-to-late October, followed by $1.2 billion in crypto fund withdrawals during the first week of November. Analysts argue that these conditions have heightened market volatility, making Kim’s $220K prediction extremely unlikely in the near term.
The past 16 days alone highlight the turbulence: three separate days saw liquidations exceed $1 billion, and daily sell-offs of $500+ million have become a near-constant reality. Such instability underscores the steep challenges any rapid surge toward Kim’s target would face.
Source: Cryptonews
