🚀 Bitcoin Eyes $130K Surge as Kazakhstan Debuts First Crypto ETF

Kazakhstan just fired the starting gun on institutional crypto adoption—launching its first Bitcoin ETF while BTC flirts with a $130,000 breakout. Here’s why TradFi dinosaurs are sweating.

The ETF Playbook: Catching Up or Cashing In?

After lagging behind crypto-forward nations, Kazakhstan’s stock exchange is finally offering regulated exposure to BTC. No more mining bans or bureaucratic hand-wringing—just a shiny new wrapper for the asset Wall Street still can’t decide if it loves or hates.

Technical Take: Bitcoin’s Make-or-Break Moment

The $130K resistance level isn’t just psychological—it’s the line in the sand between ‘healthy correction’ and ‘raging bull market.’ Chartists are circling August 14th on their calendars after a 22% monthly climb.

The Cynic’s Corner

Funny how governments suddenly embrace ETFs once they realize they’ve missed the first 1,000% gains. Meanwhile, retail traders are already eyeing the next meme coin while institutions play catch-up.

Kazakhstan Debuts Central Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF

Kazakhstan has officially entered the regulated Bitcoin investment arena with the launch of its first spot BTC exchange-traded fund. The Fonte Bitcoin ETF (BETF), now trading on the Astana International Exchange, is physically backed by BTC and managed by Fonte Capital.

Secure cold storage is provided by BitGo Trust, a U.S.-regulated custodian known for safeguarding assets for major U.S. ETF issuers.

JUST IN:Kazakhstan’s Fonte Capital gets approval to list the first spot bitcoin ETF in Central Asia

The ETF starts trading tomorrowpic.twitter.com/rutraPruZk

This milestone offers retail and institutional investors in Central Asia regulated access to Bitcoin — a first for the region.

As one of the world’s top BTC mining hubs, Kazakhstan’s new ETF could draw both domestic and international capital, signaling broader adoption in emerging markets.

Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Expands BTC Exposure

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest globally, has increased its indirect BTC exposure by 192% over the past year.

BULLISH: $1.7 trillion Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund NBIM increased its indirect Bitcoin exposure by 192% to 7,161 $BTC in 2025, up from 3,821 $BTC at the end of 2024, per K33 Research data. pic.twitter.com/M8Oj4bwe4L

While the fund does not hold BTC directly, it now has exposure to 7,161 coins through equity stakes in Coinbase, Metaplanet, and Strategy, a major corporate BTC treasury holder. This reflects a growing institutional strategy of gaining Bitcoin exposure through public companies, ETFs, and bonds.

1/ In Q2, @Metaplanet_JP net assets tripled — up 299% QoQ — and now it’s planning #Bitcoin-Powered Preferred Stocks to tap Japan’s yield-starved fixed income market.

Let’s break it down:pic.twitter.com/NFyn6i4AZ9

Similar approaches are being taken by other sovereign funds, including those in Wisconsin and Kazakhstan, as restrictions on direct crypto holdings persist.

Bitcoin Price Forecast: Bulls Eye $130K

Bitcoin is trading at $122,535 after breaking above the descending channel that capped price action since mid-July.

On the 4-hour chart, the breakout is supported by a series of higher lows and a sustained MOVE above the 50-period SMA at $117,774. Wide-bodied green candles show aggressive buying, while the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement at $117,335 now acts as strong support.

Momentum indicators remain bullish. The RSI sits at 68.31, close to overbought but not yet signaling exhaustion, and the MACD shows widening bullish momentum. The chart resembles a bullish flag formation, suggesting that consolidation below $123,236 could precede the next leg higher.

A confirmed breakout above $123,236 opens the door to $126,242, with $130,000 as the next psychological target. Traders may look for entries above $123,236 with stops NEAR $121,500, or wait for a pullback to $117,774 for a lower-risk setup.

Suppose institutional accumulation continues and long-term holders keep supply tight. In that case, this technical structure supports a sustained rally, one that could push Bitcoin beyond $130K in the near term and potentially higher later in the cycle.

New Presale Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) Combines Bitcoin Security With Solana Speed

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is the first Bitcoin-native Layer 2 powered by the Solana VIRTUAL Machine (SVM), built to supercharge the Bitcoin ecosystem with fast, low-cost smart contracts, dApps, and meme coin creation.

By merging Bitcoin’s security with Solana’s performance, it unlocks powerful new use cases – all with seamless BTC bridging.

The project is audited by Consult and built for scalability, simplicity, and trust.

Investor interest is surging, with the presale already surpassing $9 million and only a small allocation remaining.

HYPER tokens are currently available at just $0.012675, but that price is set to rise soon.

You can buy HYPER tokens on the official Bitcoin Hyper website using crypto or a bank card.