Bitcoin set a new record at night

Bitcoin has set a new all-time high, rising above $ 126,000. This is the second record in a row — the previous one was set just the day before. Since the beginning of the year, the most popular cryptocurrency has grown by more than 33%, demonstrating one of the most successful periods in its history and confirming its status as the leading digital asset in the global market.

Bitcoin has risen sharply after briefly falling below $ 108,000 a little over a week ago, and has added about 13% since September 28. Analysts attribute this to the strong growth of institutional capital and macroeconomic factors, including fears of a US government shutdown and expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. In August 2025, cryptocurrency ETFs received $ 2.5 billion in inflows, which indicates the growing confidence of major players in bitcoin as a protective asset.

Experts are optimistic about further growth. «The next 12 weeks will be very interesting for bitcoin holders,» wrote Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management. Analysts expect BTC to reach between $ 150,000 and $ 165,000 by the end of the year, and Citigroup has predicted a target price of $ 181,000 over the next 12 months.

However, not all experts believe that the growth will be continuous. David Morrison, senior market analyst at Trade Nation, said: «Bitcoin may need to consolidate before it gets a chance to grow further.» Technical analysis also points to possible corrections in the coming months, especially if the price fails to stay above key support levels.

The current growth of bitcoin is taking place amid a general boom in the cryptocurrency market, which has exceeded $ 4 trillion in capitalization. However, experts point to an unusual feature: growth is almost exclusively driven by institutional investors, while retail participants remain on the sidelines. This may indicate the beginning of a new era for crypto assets, when big capital sees bitcoin as a serious tool to protect against financial risks.