This is a perfect example of how mainstream doesn't get eccentrics like Balaji, Trump, Elon....
Through this bet, Balaji instantly increased FOMO among a lot of people waiting in sidelines. This bet has gone viral (and contributing to current BTC's increase).
Balaji has made more than a Million $$$ through this bet, while mainstream is focused on irrelevant details about the bet and laughing at him.
Balaji got what he wants.