$BTC ## Stock Market Information for Bitcoin (BTC)
* Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency in the CRYPTO market.
* The current price is 97,000.0 USD with a change of 507.00 USD (0.01%) from the previous close.
* The intraday high is 97,360.0 USD and the intraday low is 95,925.0 USD.
As of May 2, 2025, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) is in the range of \$97,000, showing a significant recovery from the April low of around \$76,000. This increase is driven by growing institutional interest and pro-crypto policies from the Trump administration. ([Bisnis.com][1], [Akurat Jabar][2])
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### š Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025
Various analysts and financial institutions provide optimistic projections for the price of Bitcoin by the end of 2025: ([Bisnis.com][1])
* **Standard Chartered**: Predicts the price will reach \$200,000, driven by institutional adoption and spot ETFs. ([Akurat Jabar][3])
* **H.C. Wainwright**: Targets a price of \$225,000, based on historical cycles and regulatory support. ([KOMPAS.com][4])
* **Robert Kiyosaki**: Anticipates the price reaching \$500,000, considering the global crisis and weakening trust in the USD. ([Akurat Jabar][3])
* **Charles Hoskinson**: Predicts a surge to \$250,000, alongside increasing adoption and supportive policies. ([Akurat Jabar][2])
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### š Factors Supporting Price Increases
* **Institutional Adoption**: Increased investment from large companies and pension funds.
* **Government Policy**: Establishment of strategic Bitcoin reserves by the US government and clearer regulatory support. ([Investor's Business Daily][5])
* **Spot ETFs**: Approval and launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs attracting investor interest.
* **2024 Halving**: A reduction in mining rewards that historically drives price increases in the following 12ā18 months.
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### ā ļø Risks and Considerations
* **Market Volatility**: Bitcoin prices remain vulnerable to fluctuations in the global market.
* **Regulation**: Unexpected policy or regulatory changes can impact prices. ([KOMPAS.com][4])
