Bitcoin 2025 Conference Draws Thousands Amid Price Surge

Thousands of Bitcoin enthusiasts gathered in Las Vegas this week for the annual Bitcoin 2025 conference, hosted by BTC Inc. The event attracted a diverse crowd, from seasoned crypto veterans to newcomers eager to learn more about the digital currency. The conference was held at The Venetian Convention & Expo Center, where attendees enjoyed the opportunity to network in person, despite the presence of high-profile speakers such as Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht and Vice President JD Vance.

While Bitcoin's price recently reached a new all-time high, the primary draw for many attendees was the chance to connect with like-minded individuals in the largely digital industry. The conference featured an "Investment Day" on Monday, where BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey noted a significant increase in institutional investor participation compared to the previous year. However, the event also attracted a large number of retail investors, some of whom were new to Bitcoin following the U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House victory.

Marcia Roye Madison, a California-based family nurse practitioner, shared her journey into the world of Bitcoin. She began investing in January after discovering Strategy co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor on YouTube. Despite her limited understanding of crypto, she believes that Bitcoin can help diversify her retirement portfolio. Madison described herself as a working-class mom who wanted to experience the conference's vibe and see speakers in person who had captivated her online. She expressed her desire to accumulate wealth and protect her savings from inflation.

Isaiah, a Minnesota-based freelance videographer, attended the conference for the third time as a volunteer. He highlighted the unique atmosphere of Las Vegas and the excitement surrounding the event. As a volunteer, Isaiah paid for his travel and accommodation but found the experience worthwhile for the connections he made. He emphasized the importance of accumulating as much Bitcoin as possible, referring to satoshis or "sats," the smallest divisible unit of Bitcoin.

On the conference floor, entrepreneurs showcased their products and services, including Ben Justman, the owner of a Colorado-based winery called Peony Lane. His company allows customers to purchase themed wine blends using Bitcoin. Justman saw the conference as an opportunity to strengthen his professional connections and engage with his customer base. He attended the event for the third time and looked forward to pouring wine at side events and connecting with clients.

The Bitcoin 2025 conference comes 10 months after the previous event in Nashville, which featured President Donald Trump as the headline speaker. During his speech, Trump vowed to support the growth and protection of the crypto industry in America. Since then, the Bitcoin world has expanded, with the price reaching new peaks and more public companies following Strategy's lead by establishing their own Bitcoin reserves. Trump also signed an executive order to establish a national U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, fulfilling a promise he made at Bitcoin 2024.