Bitcoin Smashes $100K Barrier—All-Time High Inevitable?

BTC just bulldozed past six figures, leaving skeptics scrambling and traders eyeing the next moon shot. Here’s why this rally feels different—and why Wall Street’s ’risk managers’ are suddenly whispering about digital gold.

The king of crypto doesn’t climb—it vaults. After months of sideways action, Bitcoin’s latest surge saw it slice through $100,000 like a hot wallet through weak hands. Exchange volumes scream FOMO, while institutional inflows hit record highs (better late than never, hedge funds).

This isn’t 2021’s meme-fueled mania. With real-world adoption accelerating—from corporate treasuries to tiny nation-states—the ’greater fool’ theory looks dumber by the block. Even the SEC’s usual foot-dragging can’t spoil this party.

Of course, traditional finance won’t go quietly. Expect the usual chorus of ’bubble’ claims from bankers who missed the boat—right before they launch another mediocre crypto ETF. Tick tock, next block.

Bitcoin solidifies position as digital gold

Since its inception in 2009 as a response to the financial crisis, Bitcoin has evolved from an experimental payment system into a scarce, censorship-resistant asset of global relevance. Its properties strongly resemble those of gold: scarce, easily transportable, and independent of any single nation. Combined with its digital nature, Bitcoin aligns with the current zeitgeist marked by macroeconomic uncertainty and skepticism toward the US dollar.

Bitcoin unites the scarcity of a commodity with a global, digital infrastructure. As a result, the cryptocurrency enables decentralized, transparent management and transfer of wealth without intermediaries. Countries like China, which have significantly increased their Gold reserves due to tensions with the US, may also be interested in the independence offered by this digital asset.

Ethereum and altcoins stir to life

In uncertain conditions, alternative cryptocurrencies (“altcoins”) generally suffer disproportionately due to their illiquidity. Ethereum, the second-largest digital asset, has consistently underperformed Bitcoin since the correction phase began. Now, signs of a countertrend are emerging. ethereum (ETH) surged +21.9% in a single day—the largest daily gain since 2021. Nevertheless, the alternative cryptocurrency still has a long way to go before reaching its all-time high.

A similar picture emerges across the altcoin market. Half of the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization posted double-digit percentage gains over the past seven days, while Bitcoin rose by +7.78%. This week’s top performers include Ethereum ETH (+28.18%), Sui (+17.19%), Dogecoin DOGE (+15.55%), and Cardano ADA (+12.34%).

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