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Bitcoin has recently surged to a record high, crossing $120,000 for the first time on July 14, 2025, with a peak of $123,205 before settling around $119,750-$121,600. This rally, marking a 27-29% gain in 2025, is driven by several factors:

U.S. Regulatory Optimism: The U.S. House of Representatives is debating crypto-friendly legislation during "Crypto Week," potentially providing a long-sought regulatory framework, boosting institutional demand.

Institutional Investment: Corporate and institutional investors have poured $15 billion into Bitcoin ETFs over the past six to eight weeks, with BlackRock’s ETF holding over $65 billion in BTC.

Pro-Crypto Sentiment: Support from the Trump administration, including proposals for a U.S. digital asset stockpile and crypto-friendly appointees, has fueled optimism.

Market Dynamics: Low selling pressure, with exchange inflows at their lowest since April 2015, and a $4.4 billion increase in realized capitalization signal strong investor confidence.

Global Adoption: Countries like Kazakhstan are considering cryptocurrencies for national reserves, and Binance’s founder noted multiple nations buying Bitcoin for their reserves.

However, some analysts warn of volatility, with concerns about a potential bubble if prices fall. The RSI indicates Bitcoin is overbought, but bullish forecasts predict prices could hit $130,000-$150,000 by year-end.

Other cryptocurrencies, like Ether (above $3,000) and XRP, are also rallying. Despite tariff-related market jitters, Bitcoin’s momentum remains strong, supported by institutional adoption and regulatory tailwinds.