The “future person” Rie Kokubun, who’s been trending online, has made another move. She claims to have come from 2058, and because her previous predictions have come true one after another, she’s been dubbed “Japan’s strongest future person.” The 27 gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, the massive plunge of the Nikkei Average in March 2020, the timing of Shinzo Abe’s resignation... since these things actually happened, many internet users say they believe her.

Now, Rie Kokubun is drawing attention for her talk about crypto assets. Born in 2034 and reportedly a graduate of the Faculty of Engineering at the Tokyo National University, she seems to have arrived in the present day via a spacetime transfer device in December 2019. At that point, she reportedly bought about 1,400 Ethereum, put them into a hardware wallet, and buried it in the yard of her parents’ house. As for why she chose Ethereum instead of Bitcoin, she says it’s because Ethereum has higher growth potential within the ecosystem.

Even more interesting are her predictions about Bitcoin. According to Rie Kokubun, in 2058, Bitcoin will rise to 780 million yen (about $4.94 million), but at that time it will supposedly be in a condition where “you can only sell and cannot buy.” In other words, it’s worth buying while you still can. Since the current BTC price is $78.36K and the ETH price is $2.31K, that suggests there’s still room to purchase.

However, it’s important to stay level-headed here. Looking at her past “success stories,” it has also been pointed out that predictions about an economic downturn or political change may be based on inferences drawn from the economic situation at the time and political rumors. The scientific community is skeptical about time travel, and within Japan, many people also criticize the vagueness of her statements.

Online, reactions are along the lines of “She might really be a time traveler, and this might just be a publicity stunt.” Investment specialists say that even if you want to follow Rie Kokubun’s predictions, the first step is to evaluate your own risk tolerance. Because Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have been swinging widely due to factors such as U.S. elections and the introduction of ETFs, blindly following her is dangerous.

In the end, Rie Kokubun’s true identity as a “future person,” and whether her predictions are actually true, remain a mystery. It may make for an interesting media topic for the crypto market, but investment decisions should be made calmly and based on your own risk management. No matter what the future holds, it’s the step-by-step self-judgment that matters.