Jim Cramer Praised Bitcoin and Recommended Investing in It: Is a Crash Coming?

Many mainstream analysts who were once skeptical of cryptocurrencies are now bullish. Usually this is good news. But on November 22nd

Bitcoin (BTC) prices have been rallying since early November. However, the flagship digital asset is known for its rapid price movements, which can be both to the upside and downside. While another crash is not guaranteed, recent statements by Jim Cramer, who is known as the ‘Reverse Indicator,’ have some traders worried.

Many mainstream analysts, who were once skeptical of cryptocurrencies, are now bullish, which is usually a positive sign. However, on November 22, well-known (and) investor Jim Cramer bullishly stated that he would rather invest in BTC itself than its largest institutional owner, MicroStrategy. In this context, Cramer made the following statement:

I know it's a Bitcoin game. I really prefer to own Bitcoin. I know Citron has put some kind of short position on it. All I can tell you is own Bitcoin. It's a win-win.

While some of our readers may be scratching their heads, Cramer, a former hedge fund manager and media personality, is known for making some spectacularly bad calls. In fact, at times, Cramer seems to have an almost supernatural ability to recommend an asset just before it experiences a significant crash, which is a funny situation. Nevertheless, some traders are now nervously watching for a sudden crash, given Cramer's endorsement.

Statements by the ‘Reverse Indicator’ are now being discussed in the market.

Despite having a history of making bad calls, Cramer's reputation is largely unfounded Cramer mentioned Bitcoin in a conversation with a viewer who asked him about MicroStrategy during the ‘Lightning Round’ segment of his ‘Mad Money’ program. As he discussed Citron Research's short position in MSTR, Cramer said, "Buy Bitcoin, it's a winner."

Clips of the segment were widely circulated. When renowned financial newsletter The Kobeissi Letter shared it in an X post, accompanied by a chart showing a short-term drop in BTC prices following the airing of the ‘Mad Money’ episode, almost all of the comments proclaimed that the current bull run was over.

Cramer's missteps have taken on a life of their own in online spaces At one point, Tuttle Capital Management even launched a Reverse Cramer ETF (SJIM). Nevertheless, the fund closed after just six months. So it looks like Cramer had the last laugh. While he does make mistakes, most recently with his FedEx recommendation, it's bound to happen for someone who publicly states his views on as many assets as Cramer does.

Bitcoin crash on the way?

In the meantime, a sharp correction is still possible for BTC in the short term, regardless of Cramer's stance. The leading cryptocurrency is trading at new all-time highs and some are predicting that it will soon hit the $100,000 mark. Both retail and institutional investors are likely to begin taking profits on a large scale at the first sign of slowing momentum. At the same time, there has been increasing interest in short positions. It is worth noting that Cramer predicted that the Bitcoin price had peaked in January.

As you have been following on Kriptokoin.com, popular analyst Michaël van de Poppe is also talking about a sudden crash. The analyst is among those who believe that this will happen soon. However, he predicts that this will be the event that kicks off the long-awaited altseason. Altseason is a cycle where altcoins and smaller cryptocurrencies outpace BTC.

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