Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Hits $125K as Crypto's Volatility and Security Breaches Remain Unresolved

Bitcoin surged to a record high of $125,689 on October 5, 2025, driven by $3.24 billion in net inflows into U.S. spot ETFs over the preceding week-the second-largest weekly inflow on recordBitcoin Surges to Record High Above $125K After $3.2B in^[1]. The rally coincided with heightened safe-haven demand amid the U.S. government shutdown, with analysts noting that macroeconomic factors such as rising inflation and global currency concerns further fueled the moveBitcoin Hits $125K:its price soared to a record high of about …^[2]. Despite reaching a peak, Bitcoin retreated to around $123,716 by October 6, reflecting volatility typical of the cryptocurrency marketBitcoin price today: dips after record high above $125k; ETF …^[3]. The asset's market cap now exceeds $2.5 trillion, capturing 58.5% of the broader crypto marketBitcoin Hits $125K:its price soared to a record high of about …^[2].

The USD1 stablecoin, launched on the Aptos blockchain on October 6, marked a significant expansion for the Layer-1 platform. Backed by World Liberty Financial, USD1 became the first Move-based stablecoin on Aptos, with initial support from DeFi protocols like Thala Labs and Panora Exchange. The integration aims to leverage Aptos' low-cost infrastructure, which processes $60 billion in monthly transactions, to enhance stablecoin efficiency. USD1's market cap stands at $2.68 billion, with 0.35% of its supply currently on Aptos, signaling potential for growth in the DeFi ecosystem.

The BNB Chain faced a security incident during the week, with its official X account compromised to post phishing links. The breach resulted in $8,000 in losses, including a $6,500 theft from one user. BNB Chain regained control of the account and pledged to reimburse affected users. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in securing blockchain infrastructure, even for major networks.

Bitcoin's macroeconomic tailwinds, including expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts and a short squeeze in derivatives markets, have positioned it for further gainsBitcoin Targets $125K as Macro Conditions and MVRV …^[4]. The MVRV model indicates a potential target of $139,000 if bullish momentum persists, though immediate support at $116,700 remains criticalBitcoin Targets $125K as Macro Conditions and MVRV …^[4]. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) hovered near $4,600, with analysts monitoring liquidity clusters around $4,000–$4,200 and $4,600–$4,700 for potential breakout signalsCrypto News Today: BTC Hits $125K ATH, ETH Nears Breakout^[5].

The week also saw a $652x return for a BNB Chain trader, who converted $3,060 into 16.86 million tokens of the "4" meme coin before selling 5.12 million for $118,700, leaving 11.75 million tokens valued at $1.88 million. This case underscores the extreme volatility and speculative nature of certain crypto assets, particularly within the meme coin segment.