Dan Tapiero Predicts $50 Trillion Crypto Market, Launches $500M Fund Under New Firm

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Veteran digital asset investor Dan Tapiero has unveiled a bold new projection for the crypto economy, forecasting that the sector could reach a staggering $50 trillion in value within the next decade. In line with this outlook, Tapiero is consolidating his investment efforts under a new firm named 50T and launching a $500 million fund aimed at supporting blockchain infrastructure companies poised for long-term growth.

Tapiero, who originally predicted the digital asset ecosystem would reach $10 trillion by 2030, said that market developments in recent months prompted an upward revision of that forecast. In a statement released Tuesday, he noted that “50T is a natural evolution from our original thesis in 2020 when we launched 10T Holdings with the belief that the digital asset ecosystem would grow from $300 billion to $10 trillion in 10 years. Today, we estimate that we’re already at $5 trillion far ahead of schedule.”

The new firm, 50T, will result from the merger of Tapiero’s existing private equity entities 10T Holdings and 1RoundTable Partners. The name itself reflects the investor’s revised long-term vision for the sector’s value. According to Tapiero, high-profile market successes like Circle’s initial public offering (IPO) and crypto exchange Coinbase’s $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit have underscored the increasing maturity of blockchain-based enterprises.

Circle is the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), a popular stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. The company’s stock has surged nearly tenfold since its IPO last month, demonstrating strong investor confidence. Similarly, Coinbase’s acquisition of crypto derivatives exchange Deribit signaled growing consolidation and institutional interest in the space.

50T’s funds have already been active players in some of the sector’s biggest deals. In addition to Circle and Deribit, Tapiero’s team previously invested in digital trading platform eToro, which also recently went public. Several other portfolio firms are reportedly preparing for public listings as well.

To support its broader strategy, 50T is rolling out the 50T Fund, a new $500 million growth equity fund focused on late-stage companies building core blockchain and Web3 infrastructure. Web3 refers to the next generation of the internet, emphasizing decentralization, user ownership, and blockchain technology. The fund will operate as a closed-end vehicle with a ten-year investment horizon, signaling a long-term commitment to foundational innovation in the space. The first close of the fund is planned for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Tapiero’s latest moves offer a noteworthy signal of confidence in the future of blockchain and digital assets. While the crypto sector continues to experience volatility and regulatory challenges, the development of real-world infrastructure, institutional involvement, and capital formation point to a shift from speculation to sustained growth.

For investors and firms seeking exposure to the next phase of digital evolution, 50T may serve as a barometer for where serious capital is flowing and where the future of finance may be headed.