Bitcoin BTC$111,480.33 broke above $120,000, a level not seen since mid-August, as traders position for a bullish October for risk assets. The token has been climbing steadily over the past five days, recovering from a late September pullback. Analysts point to renewed optimism around macroeconomic tailwinds that could boost risk assets in the final quarter
Bitcoin topped a price of $120,000 per coin on Thursday for the first time since mid-August as the U.S. government shutdown entered its second day—and as investors piled back into exchange-traded funds with the hope that the Federal Reserve would soon cut interest rates. The price of Bitcoin recently touched a price of $120,286 after
Key Takeaways Citigroup forecast Bitcoin at $181,000 over 12 months. Citi stressed that sustained investor demand will be critical to supporting Bitcoin prices through year-end and into 2026. Citigroup has set its 12-month Bitcoin price forecast at $181,000, reflecting the global banking giant’s bullish outlook on the pioneering cryptocurrency. The bank’s analysts have emphasized that
On Oct. 2, 2025, bitcoin extended its upward trajectory with price action reflecting strong bullish momentum across multiple timeframes. Market structure and indicators from the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts reveal sustained strength, with several technical setups hinting at further upside potential following recent breakouts and consolidations. Bitcoin Chart Outlook and Price Prediction On the
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs added $1.63 billion last week, bringing four-week net intake to $3.96 billion and marking nine positive weeks out of the last twelve. The 12-week rolling sum stands at $6.08 billion, roughly mid-range for 2025 based on CryptoSlate’s internal tracker built from fund disclosures and public flow tables. Year to date, net
Citi (C) sees crypto heading into the new year with modest but meaningful momentum, projecting upside for both bitcoin BTC$119,210.54 and ether ETH$4,399.11 into year-end and beyond, the Wall Street bank said in a report on Wednesday. For year-end 2025, Citi now expects to peg bitcoin at $133,000, a slight trim from its prior $135,000
Bitcoin (BTC) has been stuck between $120,000 and $110,000 for far too long. While investors are now expecting a major rally, one analyst said that Bitcoin’s rally is tied to gold. As is well known, gold has recently broken records, surpassing $3,900. And with the recent surge in traditional markets, gold has surpassed Bitcoin. Known
Banking giant JPMorgan says bitcoin BTC$119,090.63 could climb to around $165,000 on a volatility-adjusted basis relative to gold, highlighting what the bank sees as significant upside if the so-called “debasement trade” continues to gain momentum. The Wall Street lender’s models suggest that bitcoin would need to rise about 40% from current levels to match the
US Government Shutdown Stress Met With Bitcoin Breakout The U.S. government shutdown entered its second day on October 2, and Bitcoin responded with its highest daily close since August 15 closing above $117,000. That rally forced short sellers out of position, with more than $590 million in liquidations across the crypto market in 24 hours,
Bitcoin may surge to a new all-time high of $150,000 before the end of 2025 as investors pile into safe-haven assets alongside gold, according to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards. Bitcoin’s (BTC) recovery above the $120,000 psychological mark may lead to a “very quick” breakout to a $150,000 all-time high, Edwards told Cointelegraph during an