Coinbase CEO Predicts Bitcoin Price Could Reach $400,000 by 2030

Armstrong forecasts Bitcoin growth by 2030

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, stated that it is “very likely” Bitcoin will reach a price between $300,000 and $400,000 by the year 2030. Coinbase is a large U.S. crypto exchange, which is a platform where people buy and sell digital assets.

Armstrong shared his outlook during a television interview on Fox Business Network. His comments followed a recent high-level meeting at the White House involving President Donald Trump and financial regulators.

Key takeaways from the Coinbase CEO's interview

• Armstrong expects Bitcoin to hit the $300,000 to $400,000 range within the next few years.
• The CEO met with President Trump and leaders from the SEC and CFTC to discuss new crypto laws.
• The Clarity Act is a proposed bill that would define which digital assets are securities, commodities, or stablecoins.
• Bitcoin's price rose 10% in a single day, surpassing $72,000, following reports of the White House discussions.

Insights from the White House meeting

Armstrong reported a “big sense of urgency” from the current administration to pass the Clarity Act. President Trump reportedly urged lawmakers to move the bill forward, calling it a “very, very powerful” piece of legislation. The meeting included top regulators from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

While some banks have opposed the bill due to concerns about competition with stablecoins—digital assets designed to have a steady value—Armstrong noted that many other banks support it. He explained that many financial institutions see the law as a way to use blockchain technology to grow their businesses.

Current status of the Clarity Act

It is confirmed that the White House meeting took place on Wednesday, and Bitcoin subsequently rose past $72,000. Additionally, a planned vote on the Clarity Act was delayed from August and is now scheduled to occur in September 2026.

The importance of regulatory clarity

The Clarity Act aims to create a clear legal framework for the crypto industry. It would provide specific rules to distinguish between different types of digital assets. The industry has long called for this clarity to help companies operate more effectively within the U.S. financial system.

September vote on digital asset bill

Lawmakers are expected to vote on the Clarity Act in September 2026. The bill has faced delays due to disagreements between banking representatives and crypto executives regarding interest rewards paid on stablecoins.

Sources

• Bitcoin Magazine