Bitcoin Surges Past $100,000 in Historic Year for Cryptocurrency

Spot bitcoin ETFs, halving events, and Donald Trump's election drive unprecedented growth, but volatility and regulatory uncertainty persist.

Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the first time, fueled by the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs, the halving event, and Donald Trump's election as U.S. president.
Institutional investors, including major fund managers like BlackRock and Fidelity, have driven adoption, with bitcoin ETFs amassing over $100 billion in assets within a year.
Donald Trump's administration has proposed crypto-friendly policies, including appointing cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair and introducing the Bitcoin Act, which suggests creating a strategic bitcoin reserve.
Analysts predict bitcoin could reach $180,000–$200,000 by the end of 2025, though concerns remain about potential corrections tied to the four-year bitcoin halving cycle and Federal Reserve policies.
Altcoins have yet to see significant gains relative to bitcoin, with the Bitcoin Dominance Index reaching new highs, signaling continued market focus on the leading cryptocurrency.