Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Surges 30% YTD on SEC ETF Approval, Institutional Holdings Rise 12% Monthly

Bitcoin’s sustained growth in 2025 is increasingly tied to institutional adoption, with corporate and regulatory developments reinforcing its integration into mainstream finance. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs has accelerated institutional participation, as firms like Millennium and Tudor have incorporated Bitcoin ETPs into their portfolios. This shift is underpinned by on-chain data showing a 12% monthly rise in institutional Bitcoin holdings and a 30% year-to-date price gain despite macroeconomic uncertainties [1]. Alex Thorn of Galaxy notes that Bitcoin has consistently outperformed traditional assets like the S&P 500 and gold, a trend he predicts will continue in 2025 [2].

Corporate accumulation strategies further highlight institutional confidence. Initiatives like BSTR’s “clear-cutting” plan aim to acquire 30,000 BTC through corporate buying, signaling long-term conviction in Bitcoin as an asset class. Meanwhile, the U.S. GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework for stablecoins has created a neutral-to-bullish environment, while platforms like MEXC reported a 2.4% Q2 spot market share increase driven by ETF inflows [4]. On-chain metrics reveal surging large transactions and active wallet counts—up 121.9% and 14.7%, respectively—indicating broadened participation [5].

Price action reflects institutional momentum, with Bitcoin consolidating near $118,500, above its 100-hourly moving average. A breakout to $120,000 could trigger further gains, though analysts caution that $200,000 remains a multi-year target influenced by miner economics and macro trends [6]. Long-term holders are accumulating, with wallets holding Bitcoin for over a year increasing by 12% month-on-month, while the Spend Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) of 1.23 suggests growing selling pressure but remains below historical bull peaks [3].

Market dynamics show divergent investor behavior. While Bitcoin ETFs recorded $131 million in outflows in late July, Ethereum funds added $297 million, driven by staking yields and regulatory clarity [7]. Peter Schiff, a Bitcoin skeptic, recently shifted support to Bitcoin, emphasizing its dominance over altcoins amid Ethereum’s uncertain resilience. This realignment underscores Bitcoin’s role as the sector’s primary store of value.

Future outcomes will hinge on technical indicators and institutional flows. James Check of Glassnode notes that while $200,000 by year-end is unlikely, five-year structural alignment could make the target plausible [6]. Regulatory clarity and sustained ETF inflows remain critical to Bitcoin’s long-term narrative, with SOPR and on-chain accumulation patterns offering directional insights.

Sources:

[1] [Tide Capital Reveals Crypto Paradigm Shift in Institutional Era](https://fox40.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9499147/tide-capital-reveals-crypto-paradigm-shift-in-institutional-era)

[2] [Bitcoin News Today: BSTR's Clear-Cutting Strategy Aims to Amass 30,000 BTC](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-bstr-clear-cutting-strategy-aims-amass-30-000-btc-largest-corporate-holding-2507/)

[3] [Bitcoin Nears $118,500 as SOPR Surges to 1.23 and Market Sentiment Shifts](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-bitcoin-nears-118-500-sopr-surges-1-23-regulatory-clarity-bolsters-long-term-optimism-2507/)

[4] [MEXC Leads Q2 Spot Market Share Growth with a 2.4% Increase](https://cbs4indy.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9499042/mexc-leads-q2-spot-market-share-growth-with-a-2-4-increase)

[5] [Bitcoin Eyes $120,000 as Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Weaken](https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/55766668/bitcoin-eyes-120000-as-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-weaken)

[6] [Bitcoin Price Prediction: $200K Within Reach Once BTC Clears Overbought Hurdle](https://coinjournal.net/news/bitcoin-price-prediction-200k-within-reach-once-btc-clears-overbought-hurdle/)

[7] [Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $131 Million as Ethereum Funds Add $297 Million](https://coinjournal.net/news/bitcoin-etf-outflows-hit-131-million-as-ethereum-funds-add-297-million/)