Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Price Surges 31% YTD on Institutional Demand and U.S. Policy Support

Bitcoin’s meteoric rise has intensified speculation around its long-term value, with Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, reaffirming his prediction that the world’s largest cryptocurrency could reach $150,000 by the end of 2025. The asset has surged past $124,000, surpassing its July peak, driven by strong institutional demand, corporate treasury adoption, and U.S. policy support [1]. Green notes that Bitcoin’s 31% year-to-date increase and 60% rise from its April lows underscore the growing momentum behind the asset [1].

One of the key drivers of this rally is the inflow of institutional capital into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF reported $3.7 billion in trading volume in a single day, while Fidelity’s FBTC recorded over $500 million [1]. These figures highlight the increasing comfort among institutional investors in treating Bitcoin as a legitimate asset class. Meanwhile, corporate adoption is also gaining traction. Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, now holds Bitcoin reserves valued at $77.2 billion, an increase of $35 billion from its previous peak [1]. This reflects a broader shift in how corporations are viewing the cryptocurrency—not as a speculative asset, but as a strategic reserve.

Green attributes the current price surge to a confluence of factors, including the growing institutional and corporate demand, as well as increasing sovereign-level support for Bitcoin. El Salvador’s BTC experiment, for example, has yielded significant returns, with its $300.5 million investment now valued at over $768 million, generating $468 million in unrealized gains [1]. Green argues that such sovereign-level success is encouraging more governments to consider similar strategies.

In the U.S., policy developments are also contributing to the bullish outlook. President Donald Trump’s administration has signaled a shift in attitude toward crypto by proposing changes that would allow 401(k) plans to include cryptocurrencies, potentially expanding retail investor participation [1]. Additionally, the appointment of a pro-crypto SEC chair is seen as a move toward regulatory clarity, which could further boost investor confidence [1].

Green emphasizes that Bitcoin’s scarcity—its fixed supply of 21 million coins—remains a core factor in its price dynamics. As demand from institutional, corporate, and sovereign actors continues to rise, the limited supply is creating upward pressure on the price. He explains that “the scarcity factor is now being amplified by unprecedented demand from entities that buy in size and hold for the long term” [1]. This dynamic has been evident in the market’s reaction to recent milestones, with the price breaking above $100,000 triggering a wave of FOMO and further inflows from both retail and institutional investors.

Macroeconomic conditions are also working in Bitcoin’s favor. Persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainty are pushing investors toward alternative assets that offer protection against currency devaluation. Green notes that “stubborn inflation and rising geopolitical uncertainty are reinforcing Bitcoin’s case as a safe-haven asset” [1]. With central banks like the U.S. Federal Reserve considering rate cuts, he argues that Bitcoin could outperform traditional safe-haven assets such as gold.

Despite the bullish outlook, Green acknowledges that volatility is a natural part of the market cycle. “There will be periods of profit-taking,” he says, “but these corrections are part of a healthy market and pave the way for stronger, sustained growth.” [1] He believes that the current trajectory is setting the stage for a transformative period for Bitcoin, with potential policy shifts under a Trump-led administration—such as the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve or a crypto council—further accelerating its adoption.

Ultimately, Green’s confidence is rooted in Bitcoin’s increasing integration into the global financial system. “The blend of institutional adoption, corporate strategy, supportive U.S. policy, and sovereign participation is unprecedented,” he says [1]. With these forces aligning, deVere Group continues to maintain its $150,000 price target for Bitcoin by the end of 2025.

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Source: [1] deVere Group CEO doubles down on $150,000 price prediction for Bitcoin in 2025 (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689e18579bb94c0402775a5e/)