The trending “future person,” Reiko Kokubun, is once again drawing attention online. She claims to have come from 2058, and because some of her past prophecies have come true, she has come to be called “Japan’s strongest future person.” Things like the number of gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, the crash of the Nikkei 225 in 2020, and the timing of Shinzo Abe’s resignation—there does seem to be a certain accuracy rate.

Recently, it’s become a talking point that Kokubun has been speaking about her cryptocurrency investment strategy. According to her, she bought a large amount of more than 1,400 Ethereum starting in 2019, and stored it in a hardware wallet. As for why she chose Ethereum rather than Bitcoin, she says it’s because she focuses on the potential of the ecosystem and its long-term upside.

However, what has garnered the most attention in Kokubun’s remarks is her prophecy about Bitcoin. She says that in 2058, “there’s only something to sell with Bitcoin—you can’t buy it.” In other words, it seems that in the future Bitcoin will reach extremely high prices, but the ways to obtain it will be limited. This statement has sparked major debate among investors.

That said, there is still room to question whether Kokubun’s past predictions are truly “spot-on.” Some have pointed out that information about forecasts of economic stagnation and changes in politics was likely inferred from the economic conditions at the time and political rumors. There are also critical views suggesting that she might be using vague wording to attract users’ interest.

The scientific community and the media are skeptical of time travel itself, and in Japan as well, many voices point out that her words contain a lot of ambiguity. Even so, Kokubun’s statements are having a considerable impact on the crypto market. This is prompting renewed discussions about the long-term value of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Investment experts note that if you’re going to use her “future value” as a reference, it’s important to first evaluate your own risk tolerance calmly. Since her statement that “Bitcoin is only for selling” could potentially lead to excessive speculation or market panic. Since 2024, Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen significant fluctuations due to factors such as U.S. elections and the introduction of ETFs, and it’s precisely in times like these that you should avoid following blindly.

In the end, whether Reiko Kokubun truly came from the future or whether it’s all just a clever way to create buzz remains a mystery. It’s fine to enjoy her as an entertaining media topic, and it’s also true that for some believers she functions as guidance from a “prophet.” But when it comes to investment decisions, no matter what turns out to be true or false about the future information, you should prioritize your own judgment and risk management above all else. There might be time travelers—this could just be a glamorous performance. After that, we can only watch how the market and reality unfold.