By David Akinmola
Bitcoin on Sunday broke past the $125,000 barrier — reaching a record high of $125,245.57 — in a fresh rally driven by robust ETF inflows, flight to safe-haven assets, and growing institutional confidence in the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
Several dynamics converged to lift the price to new peaks. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered heavy inflows over the past week as traditional asset managers and institutional investors expanded their exposure to crypto.
At the same time, geopolitical and macroeconomic risks — including uncertainty around a possible U.S. government shutdown — contributed to a weaker U.S. dollar and strengthened Bitcoin’s appeal as a hedge against fiat currency depreciation.
Analysts point out that the rally is not purely speculative. Bitcoin’s penetration into regulated financial markets via ETFs, growing balance sheet allocations by institutional investors, and favorable regulatory signals in major jurisdictions are lending legitimacy to its status as a new “digital asset class.” es such as $130,000 and possibly $150,000.
While volatility remains a risk, the momentum behind this breakout underscores how crypto is becoming increasingly intertwined with mainstream capital flows.
