Bitcoin has surged to new all-time highs amid historic ETF inflows and renewed institutional interest. As momentum builds, both traders and regulators are turning their attention to crypto’s rapid ascent.
Bitcoin briefly crossed $122,000 on Monday, setting a new price record before experiencing minor retracement, according to CoinGecko data. The rally comes as spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract massive institutional capital.
Last Thursday alone, Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.2 billion in inflows—the largest single-day total in 2025 so far. Investment firm QCP Capital reported that total ETF flows for the week exceeded $2 billion, reinforcing the notion that large players are increasing exposure.
Futures markets reflect this bullish sentiment, with open interest surpassing $43 billion. At the same time, funding rates for perpetual contracts are rising, indicating an overwhelming number of long positions.
Adding to the optimism, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for clearer crypto regulation, while the U.S. House has begun debating legislation aimed at providing legal certainty for digital asset firms. Major corporations have also increased Bitcoin treasury holdings, with some reporting double-digit growth this year. BTSE COO Jeff Mei projects that Bitcoin could reach $125,000 within the next two months, despite potential macro headwinds from trade disputes.
Behind the scenes, large corporate buyers are accumulating BTC in significant quantities—some in 100 BTC blocks—while others opt for steady dollar-cost averaging. This increase in demand, both strategic and organic, has created a positive feedback loop: rising prices draw attention, which drives further inflows and pushes prices higher.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt offered a more cautious view, illustrating Bitcoin’s full price history in a parabolic “banana curve” chart. He suggested that Bitcoin might be nearing a technical ceiling, warning that such steep climbs often precede sharp corrections. With BTC jumping roughly 14% in just one week—from $108K to $122K—some analysts see froth in the market. If ETF demand cools or over-leveraged longs unwind, a 10–20% pullback is not off the table.
CryptoFeedHub Note: This article is a rewritten summary based on external reporting. Original source: bitcoinist.com.