On May 22, 2010, a programmer exchanged 10,000 Bitcoins for two pizzas in Florida. This seemingly geeky act became the starting point of the Bitcoin legend. Today, these 10,000 Bitcoins are worth 1.1 billion dollars, and this day is also known as 'Bitcoin Pizza Day'.
After 15 years, Bitcoin has grown from a niche item in the geek community to a global financial phenomenon. It has not been aided by venture capital, white paper endorsements, or IPO listings, yet it continues to advance amidst dramatic price fluctuations: it was hacked after surpassing $1 in 2011; became a 'safe-haven asset' due to a banking crisis in 2013, facing regulatory crackdowns; reached a peak of $20,000 during the ICO bull market in 2017, followed by a bubble burst the next year; surged to $69,000 by 2020-2021 due to the pandemic and other factors; dropped to $15,000 after the FTX collapse in 2022; and from 2023-2025, it is expected to break through the $100,000 mark due to the fourth halving and the introduction of ETFs.
Bitcoin prices exhibit a four-year cyclical fluctuation, stemming from its block reward halving mechanism every four years. Currently, although the bull market's growth is diminishing, its structural strength is increasing, transitioning from an asset to a currency. By 2025, Bitcoin will enter the 'fourth bull market' mid-stage, and based on valuation, capital flows, and holding data, there is still a 30% upside potential, with its growth logic shifting to the financial system's recognition of 'alternative reserve assets'.
The main address is in a wait-and-see accumulation phase, altcoins may start in early June, and the market will face a key adjustment. Now, Bitcoin is no longer just a tool for getting rich quickly; it has become a new choice for institutional hedging and asset protection, and is an important component of the value system in the digital age. This is not speculation, but participation in the future value system. If you believe the future belongs to the digital age, now is the time to choose your stance; don't miss this revolution of 'monetary freedom'.
