Analyst PlanC suggests a contrarian view for Bitcoin’s future, predicting a steady climb towards $1 million over seven years, avoiding dramatic price swings. This “slow-grind narrative” challenges the market’s expectation of explosive gains and focuses on gradual but consistent growth fueled by institutional investment and ETF inflows. PlanC’s prediction taps into investor behavior: when Bitcoin stalls, many assume it’s a sign of an impending crash; however, historical data suggests sideways movement with gradual ascents followed by surprising surges from institutional adoption and ETF inflows. The slow-grind narrative is gaining traction, with some like Samson Mow predicting sudden price jumps while others remain cautious, notably Brian Armstrong who anticipates $1 million by 2030. **Meanwhile, Mike Novogratz suggests a rapid Bitcoin surge would indicate serious economic trouble.** Despite this divergence, institutional demand and the growth of infrastructure are backing PlanC’s assertion. Swyftx lead analyst Pav Hundal analyzes the support coming from corporate treasuries, institutional desks, and sovereign entities. He notes that while these investors contribute to structural demand for Bitcoin, they also rely on credit which could become a problem if macroeconomic conditions worsen.**