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Crypto’s Defining Year: Bitcoin Smashes Records, Trump Backs Crypto, Altcoins Surge

Bitcoin rockets past $124K, Ethereum nears $5K, and Washington turns pro-crypto.

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TL;DR

  • Bitcoin rockets past $124K, with projections eyeing $200K before year’s end.

  • Trump pivots U.S. policy—401(k)s can now hold crypto, unlocking retirement capital.

  • Altcoins ride the wave: ETH at $4,780, Solana & Polkadot gaining momentum.

  • Market faces volatility risk around Fed policy despite structural bullish tailwinds.

Bitcoin’s Relentless Push Higher

The king of crypto has obliterated resistance levels, setting multiple record highs and briefly touching $124,457 this week. Key drivers include:

  • ETF flows: $3.6B+ poured in over the past month.
  • Treasury adoption: Corporates & sovereigns now hold 3.64M BTC (~17% of supply).
  • Bull case: Standard Chartered floats a $200K target by year-end.
    ⚠️ Watch the $118K support zone —a break could trigger a short-term correction before the next leg up.

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