Bitcoin has surged past $125,000, reaching an all-time high amid growing institutional interest, macro uncertainty, and strategic inflows. Over the weekend, it peaked at around $125,245.57, breaking its previous high from August ($124,480) before pulling back slightly as markets digested the rally.
The push past $125K is being attributed to several converging forces. Analysts point to continued ETF inflows, especially in U.S. markets, increased interest from institutional capital, and a waning U.S. dollar amid political and fiscal uncertainty. The so-called “debasement trade” — where assets like Bitcoin are used to hedge against currency weakness — has been floated as a major driver for the rally.
Other crypto assets have joined the lift. Ethereum (ETH), for example, is reporting notable gains in the wake of Bitcoin’s momentum, while crypto-related equities and blockchain infrastructure companies are seeing upticks too. Yet the rally isn’t immune to correction: Bitcoin dipped about 1.23% in 24 hours after touching that high, landing near $123,745 on October 6.
Looking ahead, the key questions are: Can momentum hold? Are fresh buyers waiting on the sidelines? And how will macro events — U.S. monetary policy, regulatory decisions, global economic data — affect the next leg of the move? Some analysts now eye $135,000 or higher as plausible targets if the bullish setup remains intact.
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