In early 2025, Bitcoin has also shown signs of decoupling from traditional equity markets, outperforming the S&P 500 index and signaling a shift away from its prior behavior as a “high-leveraged tech stock.” This divergence reinforces Bitcoin’s position as a unique asset standing apart from traditional market trends – while demonstrating its potential to thrive in the evolving financial landscape.
Yet, while institutions are becoming increasingly influential with the approval of ETFs, the true power of Bitcoin remains in its decentralized structure. A key reflection of this decentralization is Bitcoin's hashrate — an essential gauge of the blockchain’s security and computational strength.