$BTC

Here's a concise overview of Bitcoin ($BTC) as of mid-2025:

Bitcoin trades near $108,440, with analysts forecasting a surge to $130,000–$200,000 by year-end . Key drivers include:

- Softer U.S. inflation (May CPI +0.1%), boosting expectations for Fed rate cuts .

- Institutional demand: Spot ETFs (e.g., BlackRock’s IBIT) hold >1M BTC, driving scarcity .

- Regulatory tailwinds: U.S. stablecoin legislation and pro-crypto policies under the Trump administration .

Risks include whale profit-taking ($3.2B realized since April) and macro uncertainty . A breakout above $110,000 could accelerate gains