Why a Harvard Scientist Believes Bitcoin’s Next Major Upswing Starts in 2027

A Harvard-trained astrophysicist, Stephen, believes the next major Bitcoin price rally may not happen immediately, but when it does, it could follow a clear mathematical pattern.

“Don’t let the gold bugs give you too much grief,” he joked, pointing to the massive difference in long-term returns.

However, he said that in 2025 Bitcoin fell significantly relative to gold. Based on his regression model, Bitcoin’s “fair value” relative to gold would be about 48 ounces of gold per BTC. Currently, he says it sits around 16 ounces, meaning it is roughly one standard deviation below trend.

Long-Term Growth Still Strong

Stephen said that Bitcoin’s long-term compound growth remains powerful. While gold has grown around 7 to 8 percent annually in recent years, Bitcoin’s parallel trajectory is closer to 40 percent.

He also noted that Bitcoin and gold are not consistently correlated. Sometimes they move together, sometimes in opposite directions. That makes Bitcoin a distinct asset rather than simply a digital version of gold.

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