$BTC # Stock market information for Bitcoin (BTC)
* Bitcoin is a crypto in the CRYPTO market.
* The price is 97320.0 USD currently with a change of 174.00 USD (0.00%) from the previous close.
* The intraday high is 97838.0 USD and the intraday low is 96263.0 USD.
Here’s the latest on Bitcoin as of May 2, 2025:
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### 📈 **Current Price & Market Overview**
* **Price:** \~\$97,320 USD
* **24h High/Low:** \$97,838 / \$96,263
* **Market Cap:** \~\$1.93 trillion
* **24h Volume:** \~\$27.6 billion
* **Circulating Supply:** \~19.86 million BTC([TradingView][1], [Kraken][2], [Coinbase][3], [Binance][4])
Bitcoin has rebounded nearly 30% from its April lows, approaching the psychological \$100,000 resistance level. Analysts are closely watching this threshold, as significant open interest in options and futures markets is concentrated around this price point. ([Investopedia][5], [Blockchain News][6])
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### 📰 **Top Bitcoin News Today**
#### 1. **MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings**
MicroStrategy (now rebranded as Strategy) has acquired an additional 301,335 bitcoins in Q1 2025, bringing its total holdings to 553,555 BTC. Despite reporting a quarterly loss, the company remains bullish, increasing its 2025 Bitcoin gain target to \$15 billion. ([MarketWatch][7], [Investor's Business Daily][8])
#### 2. **Institutional Adoption Accelerates**
Bitcoin's role as a mainstream investment asset has solidified, with its value surging 700 times over the past decade. The approval of Bitcoin ETFs 15 months ago has facilitated institutional entry, and major firms like EY and Capriole Investments note increased institutional comfort with Bitcoin. ([Axios][9])
#### 3. **Major Investments Fuel Market Optimism**
A \$2 billion investment from MGX into Binance, involving the Trump-backed USD1 stablecoin, has bolstered market enthusiasm. Additionally, Japan’s Metaplanet issued \$24.8 million in bonds to acquire more Bitcoin, planning to raise \$250 million via a new U.S. branch. ([Investor's Business Daily][10])
