The reality that Bitcoin is still at about $85,000 isn’t simply another line on a moving chart. It's a foundation. This new visual financial map will be the bedrock to that strong foundation. This is particularly crucial in Africa, where the former process has consistently failed the people time and time again.

$85K: A Launchpad For Africa?

Think about this: While Western analysts obsess over ETF inflows and regulatory hurdles, millions in Africa are grappling with hyperinflation, limited access to banking, and crippling transaction fees for cross-border payments. For them, Bitcoin isn’t a speculative asset—it’s a lifeline.

The current price point at $85,000 affords them some measure of stability. It instills African entrepreneurs and innovators the confidence they need to take their first real steps to devise tangible solutions. Imagine an entrepreneur in Nigeria creating a Bitcoin-based remittance application that bypasses Western Union’s exorbitant fees. In the other corner, a Kenyan farmer relies on Bitcoin to receive payments directly from international buyers, cutting out exploitative middlemen. This is the deep potential we’re all arguing for.

The U.S. Treasury pumping in liquidity, the tariff pause—these are external factors that indirectly benefit Bitcoin and subsequently Africa. Yet the true story does not lie in the changes of policy in the West, but rather in the creativity and persistence of Africans themselves. It’s about the opportunity for Bitcoin to help an entire continent seize its financial future from the hands of control and manipulation.

Challenging The Western Narrative

Let's be honest: most Bitcoin analysis is filtered through a Western lens. Whether it is institutional adoption in the US, regulatory clarity in Europe, or technological innovation in Silicon Valley, the world is seeing a push toward blockchain technology. In doing this we often forget the distinct challenges and opportunities that exist on the Continent, particularly in Africa.

Western regulatory frameworks, typically geared for more traditional financial institutions, can prove to be utterly ill-suited for the African context. The emphasis on institutional investment makes it easy to overlook the grassroots adoption that’s already taking root on the ground.

  • The Unbanked: Millions lack access to traditional banking services.
  • Cross-Border Payments: High fees and slow processing times hinder trade.
  • Currency Devaluation: Bitcoin offers a hedge against local currency instability.

These are not hypothetical challenges, but day-to-day dilemmas for millions of Africans. And Bitcoin offers a tangible solution.

Maybe the most significant is the promise of financial freedom. Over the past 500 years, Africa has been economically looted by colonial powers. Bitcoin, as a decentralized and permissionless currency, provides an escape route from this pernicious cycle of subjugation. Now, Africans are able to transact directly with one another. Or, even deeper, they can engage with the rest of the world without being dependent on Western banks or financial institutions. This isn’t only a question of dollars and cents—it’s about power.

Independence From Western Financial Systems

The all-time high in addresses holding 10+ BTC and the continuing downtrend in exchange balances are both indicators of institutional accumulation. These indicators are absolutely dwarfed by the potential impact of Bitcoin on the African continent.

Bitcoin's hash rate at record highs demonstrates confidence in the network's security and stability. Fostering public confidence in Africa is mission critical to promoting the acceptance of new financial innovations. Given the low confidence Americans have in traditional financial institutions, this trust is vital.

The “Fear” on the Crypto Fear & Greed Index? ..That’s a Western sentiment. In Africa, that sentiment is much more likely to be hope. Just like all of us, they hope for a better tomorrow. They want economic empowerment and a financial system that works for them, not against them.

Though the mid-term and long-term price projections—$110,000, $250,000—are fascinating, they’re really a red herring. For many people in Africa, Bitcoin has value that goes beyond its price. It has the promise to continue changing lives and help establish a more equitable financial system.

Cash App and PayPal announcing all-time high BTC transaction volumes are only the first signs. The true story is happening today in Africa. There, Bitcoin is addressing real-world challenges and truly empowering individuals and communities.

It's time to shift the narrative.… It’s time to embrace the distinct promise Bitcoin holds on the African continent. It’s high time that we back the African entrepreneurs and innovators who are developing the future of finance.

The West should not be the ones who determine the future of Bitcoin. That future is being shaped today — in large part — in Africa. And that’s assuming $85,000 gets them started.

  • Learn more: Research the specific challenges and opportunities of Bitcoin in Africa.
  • Support African projects: Invest in or donate to African startups working in the crypto space.
  • Challenge the narrative: Advocate for a more inclusive and equitable discussion about Bitcoin.

The West shouldn't dictate the future of Bitcoin. The future is being built right now in Africa. And the $85,000 price tag is just the beginning.