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Bitcoin Shatters $121,000 Milestone Amid ETF Inflows and Policy Optimism

  • July 11, 2025
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Bitcoin has surged past the $121,000 mark for the first time, underlining a remarkable phase of renewed investor confidence that has been steadily building over the past several weeks. This milestone comes as the leading cryptocurrency breaks out of the narrow trading ranges that had left many market watchers skeptical about its ability to reignite the explosive momentum seen earlier this year.

As of Monday afternoon in Singapore, Bitcoin climbed as much as 1.9% to reach $121,344, bringing its total gains since December to roughly 30%. The cryptocurrency more than doubled in value last year, reinforcing its position as the bellwether of the digital asset market. The latest move highlights a growing conviction among investors that Bitcoin is evolving from a purely speculative vehicle into a legitimate macro hedge and structurally scarce store of value.

“This shift signals a maturing perspective on Bitcoin not merely as a speculative asset, but as a macro hedge and a structurally scarce store of value,” remarked George Mandres, senior trader at XBTO Trading LLC. He pointed to a clear “risk-on” sentiment in global equity markets and robust institutional allocations into spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds as key drivers behind the rally. Notably, the current climb has lacked the sharp, erratic swings that characterized previous crypto bull markets.

The bullish sentiment has not been limited to Bitcoin alone. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, rose 1.5% on the day, while XRP and Solana both posted gains of around 2.7%. These moves underscore a broad-based appetite for digital assets that is increasingly being fueled by institutional participants.

However, analysts caution that the real test for Bitcoin lies ahead. “Bitcoin has cleared $120,000, but the real test is $125,000,” said Rachael Lucas, a crypto analyst at BTC Markets. While she acknowledged that some short-term profit-taking is natural, she believes the uptrend still has significant momentum. According to Lucas, “support at $112,000 means any dip looks like a buying opportunity, not a reversal,” as demand continues to be driven by ETF inflows.

A major catalyst for the latest leg up was the liquidation of bearish bets on Bitcoin late last week. Data from Coinglass indicated that more than $1 billion in short positions were wiped out as traders who had bet against the cryptocurrency were forced to cover their losses, intensifying the upward move.

Adding further intrigue to the rally is anticipation around what lawmakers in the United States have labeled “Crypto Week.” A Congressional committee is expected to hold debates and possibly even votes on key pieces of cryptocurrency legislation. The outcome of these discussions could shape the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the world’s largest economy, injecting an additional layer of optimism — and uncertainty — into the market.

Yet, some voices remain cautious. “In my view, this isn’t a macro-driven rally but rather an isolated event,” said Nicolai Sondergaard, a research analyst at blockchain analytics firm Nansen. Still, he acknowledged that recent US fiscal policy signals, including budgetary expansions and expectations of continued monetary easing, have created an environment that is broadly supportive of Bitcoin’s upward trajectory.

As Bitcoin continues to capture headlines and attract capital, the next few weeks may prove pivotal. Whether the cryptocurrency consolidates above $120,000 or faces fresh volatility could depend on how institutional flows evolve and whether US policymakers deliver clarity — or fresh hurdles — for the digital asset sector.

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