Bitcoin started July with impressive momentum, maintaining an average daily increase of about 1.2%. From around $105,000 at the beginning of the month, the world's largest digital currency has now reached $122,546 as of July 14, equivalent to a 16.71% increase in just two weeks — the fastest rise in several months.

🔥 Surpassing Amazon, Google, and Silver

At the current price, Bitcoin's market capitalization has officially surpassed $2.4 trillion, making it the fifth-largest asset in the world. Specifically, Bitcoin has surpassed giants like:

  • Amazon ($2.3 trillion)

  • Silver ($2.2 trillion)

  • Alphabet (Google) ($2.19 trillion)

Currently, Bitcoin is only about $730 million away from Apple — the highest-valued company in the world — and the possibility of surpassing this threshold in the near future is entirely feasible if the upward trend continues.

🏦 Strong Participation from Institutions

The rise of Bitcoin is not only due to technical factors but also driven by strong buying from institutions. Since June 5, the number of companies holding Bitcoin has more than doubled, from 124 to over 265. In total, these organizations are holding about 3.5 million BTC.

  • Public companies own approximately 853,000 BTC, equivalent to 4% of the total supply.

  • Spot ETFs hold an additional 1.4 million BTC, or 6.6% of the total supply.

📊 ETF Cash Flow – Main Driver

Spot Bitcoin ETFs are the biggest driver behind this rally. Just last Friday, net inflows into these funds exceeded $1 billion, marking seven consecutive days of positive cash flow, according to data from Farside Investors.

Earlier in February, ETFs accounted for up to 75% of total investment flows into Bitcoin over a two-week period, helping push BTC prices above $50,000. This scenario is being replicated at higher price levels.

"The narrative surrounding Bitcoin has completely changed: no one is talking about blockchain applications or technology potential anymore. Bitcoin is now a macro asset, a hedge against deficit spending," — Markus Thielen, Research Director at 10x Research shared.

🇺🇸 Policy Signals from the United States

Market sentiment is further bolstered by positive developments in Washington. This week, three important bills related to cryptocurrency are being considered by the U.S. Congress as part of "Crypto Week," including:

  • GENIUS Act

  • CLARITY Act

  • Bill to Prevent the Issuance of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Analysts believe that policy support will continue to bolster Bitcoin's growth amid the likelihood of lower interest rates and ongoing strong government spending in the U.S.

"Bitcoin is no longer a tech asset but a direct response to America's weak fiscal situation... in the context of falling interest rates and rising budget deficits, Bitcoin is the 'ultimate beneficiary,'" — Thielen emphasized.

📈 Forecast: Could BTC Reach $150,000?

Some international analysts are making even more optimistic forecasts:

  • Peter Brandt, a veteran trader, remarked in May that:

    "Bitcoin is on its way to a peak of $125,000 – $150,000 by the end of August???"

  • Russian analysts also forecast that BTC could reach $150,000 before the end of 2025, based on strong buying interest from institutions and expectations of loose monetary policy in the U.S.

✅ Summary: The current growth phase of Bitcoin is not only short-term but reflects a structural shift in the position of this currency within the global financial system. If the trend of institutional cash flow and supportive policies continues, Bitcoin could very well enter a new historical bull market phase.