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Buy And Hold Crypto To Stay Ahead, Says CZ
In an X post, CZ warned of dire risks to the global workforce, noting that rising AI utility could erode jobs. According to CZ, AI will erase millions of jobs, noting that an investment in cryptocurrencies will be the “silver bullet” to protect individuals.
The Binance founder disclosed that purchasing and holding cryptocurrencies at current prices will be enough protection. He suggested that in the near future, digital assets’ prices will surge, allowing holders to retire comfortably.
“AI will make you jobless. Crypto will make you not need a job,” wrote CZ. “Buy and hold now, retire in a few years.”
CZ noted that digital assets have allowed several early investors to retire early, predicting a similar wave in the near future. However, the crypto billionaire warned that his forecast is not to be considered “financial advice.”
 
Meanwhile, CZ is betting on an upcoming crypto supercycle in 2026, citing a string of positive industry reports. The Binance founder is hanging his forecast on the SEC’s move to remove cryptocurrencies from its priority list and a surge in institutional appetite for digital assets.
Describing the supercycle as the “most obvious thing in the world,” CZ has tipped Bitcoin to reach $200K in the near future. Apart from betting on BTC, CZ has significant exposure to BNB, which makes up a lion’s share of his holdings.
AI threatens the global workforce
CZ’s statement comes on the heels of similar warnings on the dangers of AI on employment figures. A study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) found that one in four jobs is at risk of redundancy due to generative AI, with entry-level roles identified as the hardest hit.
With the rise of agentic AI, experts predict that management roles will also be affected. Labour experts are making the case for employee upskilling to ensure relevance in a rapidly changing global workplace.
Meanwhile, others like CZ are turning their gaze to cryptocurrencies with the most bullish estimates tipping Bitcoin to clinch $1 million before the end of the decade.