- Bitcoin is nearing the $100K mark as institutional investors ramp up purchases amid rising trade war concerns.
- Analysts predict a potential surge to $150K by 2025, though a sharp correction could follow.
Bitcoin is once again dominating headlines as it trades just shy of the $100,000 mark, fueled by rising institutional interest and growing concerns over global trade tensions. At $97,000, the cryptocurrency has gained 2% in the last 24 hours and surged 13% in recent weeks, signaling strong market resilience amid economic uncertainty.
Institutions are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a hedge against geopolitical instability, especially as trade disputes between major economies heat up. MicroStrategy—now rebranded as Strategy—continues to lead this wave. The firm disclosed in its Q1 2025 report that it holds over 61,000 BTC worth around $5.8 billion, with ambitions to grow that stake significantly by year’s end.
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Technical analysts suggest Bitcoin could reach between $125,000 and $150,000 by late 2025 if it regains its parabolic momentum. Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns, however, that such a rise could be followed by a sharp 50% correction. Bitcoin analyst Axel Adler Jr. also sees a possible breakout beyond $150,000, depending on whether on-chain signals confirm a new rally phase.
For now, Bitcoin appears to be consolidating between $96,000 and $99,000—a range seen as a key battleground before the psychological $100K barrier is tested. Yet, there are cautionary signals. Correlation with traditional markets has increased, challenging the narrative that crypto assets are decoupling from equities. Still, over the past six months, Bitcoin has vastly outperformed the S&P 500.
A shift in Federal Reserve policy could further fuel Bitcoin’s ascent. With U.S. GDP contracting and rate cuts looming, risk assets like crypto may benefit from renewed liquidity.
Retail investors, meanwhile, face the possibility of being priced out. Experts like 1inch co-founder Sergej Kunz warn that owning even a single Bitcoin could soon become unattainable for the average person. With institutional holdings already topping $200 billion, the next leg up may be driven by capital outside the current ecosystem.
As Bitcoin hovers near six-figure territory, it stands at a critical juncture—poised either for a historic breakout or a sobering correction. Investors would do well to prepare for both.
