#AltcoinSeasonLoading **Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 Amid Institutional Inflows and Trade Optimism**([Business Insider][1])

Bitcoin has surpassed the \$100,000 mark for the first time in three months, reaching an intraday high of \$101,370. This surge is attributed to improved market sentiment following a U.S.-U.K. trade agreement and easing concerns over tariffs. Institutional interest has significantly contributed, with inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs totaling \$5.3 billion over the past three weeks. Investment firm Strategy plans to invest \$84 billion in Bitcoin acquisitions, further bolstering confidence. Standard Chartered projects Bitcoin could reach \$120,000 in the second quarter, though short-term volatility remains a concern due to low trading volumes and lingering tariff uncertainties. ([Business Insider][1])

* [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/coinbase-acquire-deribit-29-billion-deal-wsj-reports-2025-05-08/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

* [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2025/05/08/senate-vote-stablecoint-crypto-genius-act?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

* [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/news/662313/meme-coin-stablecoin-genius-act-corruption-trump?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

[1]: https://www.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-price-crypto-tariffs-cryptocurrency-fed-trade-deal-btc-2025-5?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Bitcoin just hit $100,000 for the first time in 3 months"