$BTC Bitcoin and Crypto Bull Run Comparison: 2025 vs. Past Cycles

The 2025 crypto bull run, with Bitcoin surpassing $100,000, mirrors past cycles but stands out due to unique drivers. Historically, bull runs followed Bitcoin halvings, reducing supply and sparking demand. The 2013 run saw Bitcoin soar 730% to $1,200, driven by early adoption. In 2017, retail frenzy and ICOs pushed Bitcoin to $20,000, a 1,900% surge, with trading volume jumping from $200 million to $15 billion daily. The 2021 cycle, fueled by institutional investments and DeFi/NFT growth, saw Bitcoin hit $69,000, with the crypto market cap exceeding $2 trillion.

In 2025, Bitcoin reached $109,241 in January, propelled by institutional adoption, notably Bitcoin ETFs amassing $36.9 billion in inflows since