Bitcoin’s Bull Run: Why $130,000 Is the Next Stop in 2025

Bitcoin isn't just climbing—it's moonwalking past skeptics and traditional finance dinosaurs. Here's why $130K isn't a pipe dream.

The Trend Is Your Friend (Until It Isn't)

Current trajectories suggest Bitcoin's price could hit $130,000 sooner than Wall Street's coffee-fueled analysts can update their spreadsheets. No crystal ball needed—just math and momentum.

Institutional FOMO Meets Retail Greed

From hedge funds to your neighbor's dog-walker, everyone's scrambling for a slice. Meanwhile, banks are still trying to figure out how to short it without getting burned—again.

The Cynic's Corner

Sure, $130K sounds outrageous—until you remember Goldman Sachs once sold mortgage-backed CDs as 'low-risk.' At least Bitcoin's volatility comes with honesty.

In brief

• Bitcoin surpassed $113,800 driven by a 71% increase in accumulation addresses. 
• The MVRV indicator suggests potential upside to $130,900 before major profit-taking. 
• A $4.4 billion increase in realized capitalization confirms fundamental investor interest. 

Bitcoin fueled by accumulation: a strong dynamic

Bitcoin continues to surprise. While many expected it to be breathless after a stunning bull run, the king of cryptos is catching a new breath. Last Thursday, BTC crossed the symbolic threshold of $116,000, energized by a phenomenon that can no longer be ignored: the explosion of accumulation addresses.

These wallets, often associated with strong hands, institutions, whales, or even states, have seen their holdings increase by 71% over a month. The statistic speaks for itself: over 248,000 BTC were stored there, compared to just 148,000 a month earlier.

This buying frenzy goes beyond simple enthusiasm. It reflects renewed confidence in Bitcoin, even at historically high price levels. Notably, this accumulation surge comes at a time when BTC has already appreciated significantly, emphasizing long-term conviction, far from short-term opportunistic moves.

We see here a rebound of fundamentals: organic and persistent demand — the foundation of a healthy bull market.

And it is not an isolated phenomenon. On-chain data confirms a shift of power from weak hands to more strategic buyers. These long-term investors see every dip as an opportunity. Selling pressure decreases, while BTC’s appeal as a store of value or digital Gold gains momentum again.

The $130,000 mark: a technical step, not an end in itself

The $130,900 threshold didn’t come out of nowhere. It is based on the MVRV indicator, a powerful tool to gauge the potential for profit-taking on Bitcoin. When this ratio reaches 2.75, it often signals a turning point. Currently, we are not there yet, which clearly means the rally still has fuel.

Investors attentive to the MVRV data know that such a threshold often corresponds to the start of gradual distribution, not a panic sell-off. In other words, the more cautious could begin trimming their positions around $130,000, but the majority of the market remains focused on the potential for continued upside.

Adding to this is an often underestimated factor: Bitcoin’s realized capitalization, up by $4.4 billion. Unlike classic market capitalization, it only increases when BTCs are purchased at higher prices than before. Thus, it is a clear indicator that fresh money is entering the market, confirming real interest rather than pure speculation.

Measured euphoria, a step toward $150,000?

In this context of bullish tension, some voices rise aiming even higher. Kyle Reidhead, co-founder of Milk Road, candidly mentions a target of $150,000, based on a cup-with-handle chart pattern. And he’s not alone: many technical analysts confirm this bias.

What sets this cycle apart from previous ones is the strength of accumulation ahead of the rise. No wild rush, no widespread FOMO: just a gradual climb fueled by robust fundamental signals. This apparent calm hides a powerful dynamic: a kind of bullish serenity.

If bitcoin continues on its current trajectory, $130,000 will be just a step. But beware: as this threshold approaches, the risk of a slowdown rises. Profit-taking is inevitable, especially from actors who entered below $100,000. However, the market might very well absorb this pressure and keep moving upwards even if mainstream media aren’t talking about it much.

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