#TradeStories
**Bitcoin’s Surge: May 8, 2025 – A Historic Moment?**
Bitcoin $BTC is making waves today, **May 8, 2025**, as it inches closer to the **$100,000 milestone**[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/fed-maintains-rates-as-bitcoin-aims-for-100-000-on-may-8-2025?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1"). With the **Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates**, investors are eyeing Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/fed-maintains-rates-as-bitcoin-aims-for-100-000-on-may-8-2025?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").
#### **Whale Activity & Market Momentum**
A **whale buying frenzy** has pushed Bitcoin’s price up by **$98,000 in a single day**, signaling strong institutional interest[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://pintu.co.id/en/news/154630-bitcoin-price-update-today-8may2025?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "2"). Analysts suggest that if Bitcoin holds above **$95,000**, it could trigger a sustained bull run, potentially setting new all-time highs[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://pintu.co.id/en/news/154630-bitcoin-price-update-today-8may2025?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "2").
#### **Bold Predictions: $250K in Sight?**
Some financial models forecast $BTC reaching **$250,000** within this cycle, fueled by institutional adoption and liquidity influx[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://coinedition.com/bitcoin-price-forecast-may-2025-250k-target/?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "3"). With major players** and **Standard Chartered** projecting even higher targets, Bitcoin’s future looks promising[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://coinedition.com/bitcoin-price-forecast-may-2025-250k-target/?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "3").
As the market watches closely, will Bitcoin break past **$100K** today?
