$BTC As of May 2025, Bitcoin has experienced significant growth, trading around $97,000—a 30% increase from its April lows . This surge is fueled by heightened institutional interest, with companies like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) expanding their holdings to 553,555 BTC, valued at approximately $37.9 billion . Additionally, Japan-based Metaplanet issued $24.8 million in bonds to purchase more bitcoin and announced plans to raise $250 million via a new U.S. subsidiary in Florida .

On the regulatory front, the U.S. established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in March 2025, consolidating around 200,000 BTC seized by the Treasury . Technological advancements continue, with the Bitcoin Core 2025 update enhancing infrastructure for developers and the Lightning Network . Analysts predict Bitcoin could reach between $130,000 and $200,000 by late 2025, assuming favorable market conditions .