Bitcoin skepticism out, adoption strategies in: Samson Mow

Jan3 founder Samson Mow believes global Bitcoin adoption by nation-states is approaching a tipping point where the pace could accelerate quickly from gradual to sudden.

Speaking on the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Mow said countries are moving past initial skepticism and preparing to ramp up Bitcoin adoption strategies.

Mow described the current moment as being “on the tail end of gradually, and we’re at the beginning phases of suddenly,” predicting that national Bitcoin adoption could trigger massive FOMO among governments.

He anticipates “a massive nation-state FOMO panic” as countries rush to establish strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserves to avoid being left behind.

Bitcoin reserve progress creates global pressure

While President Trump has signed an executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Mow noted the U.S. still hasn’t begun purchasing Bitcoin.

However, he pointed out that America is pushing forward with budget-neutral Bitcoin acquisition plans and supporting legislation through the Bitcoin Act.

Mow expressed particular optimism about Latin America and called it one of the regions he’s most bullish on for Bitcoin adoption.

Several Latin American countries have already shown interest in cryptocurrency integration, making the region a potential catalyst for global adoption.

Market cycle timing faces unexpected delays

Mow expressed surprise at Bitcoin’s price performance in 2025 and noted that anticipated bull runs haven’t materialized as expected.

“We should have had a bull run already, like a massive run up,” he said, suggesting market situation have changed from traditional patterns.

The Jan3 founder believes the current cycle may be delayed and could extend into next year rather than following historical timing patterns.

This view aligns with several other analysts who have noted unusual cycle characteristics in recent months.

Technical analysts point to current market conditions that could influence near-term price action.

Analyst Ted Pillows identified major liquidity clusters at $108,000 and $114,000 and suggested potential downside liquidity sweeps before upward movements.

Bitcoin funding rates remain positive, which some traders interpret as showing potential short-term selling pressure.