Bitcoin News Today: "Institutional Gold Rush and Macro Shifts Power Bitcoin's $150K Ascent, DeFi's Mutuum Emerges"

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged to an all-time high of $126,198, with analysts forecasting a potential ascent toward $150,000 by 2025 despite short-term consolidation. Institutional inflows, macroeconomic tailwinds, and tightening exchange reserves are cited as key drivers. Veteran investor Dan Tapiero highlighted global capital shifts toward Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, particularly in economies with prolonged low-interest rates, such as Japan. Meanwhile, technical indicators suggest a healthy correction may precede the next rally, with analyst Michaël van de Poppe identifying $121,500 as a critical support level. CryptoQuant data also points to a $25 billion purchase volume spike, historically signaling short-term market pauses Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025, What Next For BTC …^[1].

Institutional demand remains robust, with spot Bitcoin ETF inflows exceeding $1.19 billion on the day BTC hit its record high. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) have attracted significant allocations, including a $1.17 billion single-day inflow. Macro factors, including a weaker U.S. dollar and growing federal debt, further bolster Bitcoin's appeal as a store of value. The Philippines' proposed House Bill 421, requiring annual Bitcoin purchases for reserves, underscores the asset's geopolitical relevance Bitcoin Price Prediction: Shutdown and ETFs Send BTC Toward …^[3].

While Bitcoin's $150K target garners attention, the DeFi project Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is capturing investor interest with its presale momentum. MUTM, an ETH-based lending and borrowing platform, has raised $16.96 million in Phase 6 of its presale, with 60% of its 170 million-token allocation sold. The current price stands at $0.035, with the next phase slated to increase to $0.04-a 15% jump. The project's dual-layer model separates P2C (Peer-to-Contract) and P2P (Peer-to-Peer) lending, offering 15% APY on stablecoins and isolating higher-risk assets. CertiK audits and a $50,000 USDT bug bounty reinforce security, while a $100,000 giveaway and 12,000+ Twitter followers highlight community engagement ETH-based MUTM hits 17M sold as analysts rank it …^[6].

MUTM's roadmap includes a Q4 2025 Sepolia Testnet launch, featuring liquidity pools, mtTokens, and a liquidator bot. The platform's buy-and-distribute mechanism, which allocates interest and fees to repurchase tokens for stakers, is expected to drive demand. A Phase 1 investor who purchased $5,000 worth of MUTM at $0.01 now holds tokens valued at $17,500, with projections of $30,000 if the token lists at $0.06 Ethereum (ETH) Drops 6% as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Breaks …^[8]. Layer-2 integration and planned exchange listings aim to reduce gas fees and enhance scalability, positioning MUTM as a competitive DeFi solution BTC eyes $150K after $126K hit; DeFi project raising $17M, 60 …^[7].

Analysts caution that Bitcoin's path to $150K hinges on maintaining key support levels and favorable macroeconomic conditions. For MUTM, success depends on attracting liquidity and proving its dual-model efficiency against established platforms like Aave. Both projects reflect broader trends in institutional adoption and DeFi innovation, with Bitcoin's structural demand and MUTM's presale traction signaling a dynamic market landscape.