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Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Bitcoin sets sights on $150K as ETF inflows surge and institutional demand grows
Bitcoin will continue its upward trend in second half of the year and may hit psychological barrier of 150,000 by October as investors pour massive funds into crypto's exchange-traded funds (ETFs), analysts say. The world's largest cryptocurrency is on track to hit new highs as economic uncertainties drive investors to park their funds in risk-on investments, including spot Bitcoin ETFs. In its latest report, Cooper Research said the world's oldest cryptocurrency could hit a price of $140,000 in September, sailing to $150,000 as soon as early October. The research firm said Bitcoin is primed for another significant jump after crossing $120,000 for the first time. Analysts and market experts expect a trading range of $105,000 to $150,000, with key levels at $108,500 support and $130,000 resistance serving as critical markers for momentum confirmation. Cooper researchers' earlier findings that Bitcoin markets could begin to overheat between the $140,000 and $200,000 range this year 'still hold,' they added. Pro-crypto sentiment Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research, ssid Bitcoin's breakout above $120,000 marks a pivotal shift, fuelled by pro-crypto sentiment from the Trump campaign, strong ETF inflows, and increasing corporate treasury allocations. "These drivers signal a sustained bullish trend heading into third quarter of 2025, with BTC projected to average around $125,000," Lee told BTR. He said Ethereum is also gaining strength, currently trading between $2,800 and $3,000, supported by continued ETF demand, the upcoming Pectra upgrade, and expanding DeFi activity. "ETH is forecasted to average $3,800 in July-September 2025 quarter, with upside potential toward $5,000 if it can clear the $3,700 resistance. However, downside risks remain: a Bitcoin correction or shifting regulatory landscape could push ETH back to $2,700," he said. Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro, said Bitcoin has surged past $120,000 for the first time, marking yet another record in what's shaping up to be a monumental rise. "Strong ETF inflows and a solid macro backdrop have helped drive market momentum and that momentum keeps driving new all-time highs. The pace of gains in recent weeks reflects not just growing demand, but the growing maturity of Bitcoin as an asset class, Gilbert told BTR. "What we're seeing now is sustained interest, supported by structural inflows, rather than short-term speculation. That matches the most crucial shift, which is who's buying. Institutional adoption is growing, and this is the first real bull market where institutional participation is front and centre," he said. Treasury Strategy Publicly traded companies are now adopting Bitcoin as part of their treasury strategy, with some making multi-billion-dollar allocations. At the same time, retirement funds and sovereign wealth funds are starting to gain exposure through ETFs, adding to the wave of demand chasing a fixed supply. "Central banks keep running expansive monetary policies and global money supply keeps rising. In that environment, an asset with fixed, decentralised supply cements itself as an alternative store of value," according to Gilbert. Importantly, he said retail adoption is still only getting started. Bitcoin as an asset in an investment portfolio is still in its infancy, and that in itself creates a huge opportunity for Bitcoin and crypto to flourish over the next decade. He said this is just the beginning of widespread adoption, seamless integration with traditional finance, and robust regulatory frameworks. "As performance continues, trust builds and adoption grows Bitcoin is fast becoming a 'must have' in an investment portfolio with its strong risk-adjusted returns. Looking ahead, continued institutional allocation feels inevitable, especially with an improving regulatory environment and that will serve as a tailwind for bitcoin through the rest of 2025." Bullish Outlook Simon Peters, crypto analyst at eToro, said the long-term outlook remains bullish as multiple factors continue to support the upward trend. 'Ultimately, the price should continue to climb over the long term. Bitcoin is behaving in line with the widely held narrative as a hedge against monetary debasement — especially as central banks maintain expansive monetary policies, government borrowing continues, and global money supply rises.' The increasing demand for bitcoin, particularly from institutional investors, is further fueling its price momentum. Public and private companies, institutional funds, and ETFs now hold approximately 3.5 million BTC, representing around 17% of the total fixed supply of 21 million — a significant rise from 2.6 million BTC just one year ago. Additionally, the crypto sector is gaining stronger political and regulatory backing. Despite the positive outlook, Peters advises caution. 'While optimism is high, the potential for short-term pullbacks remains. Investors should assess their time horizon and risk tolerance before entering the market. A strategy like dollar-cost averaging — investing a fixed amount regularly may help reduce timing risk and lower the average cost of investment over time.' Institutional Demand Experts said Bitcoin will reach new heights amid growing institutional demand and regulatory momentum. They said major traditional financial institutions are becoming increasingly involved in crypto launching more funds in the sector, with the asset class seen as attractive for risk-adjusted returns. According to new global research by London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel), Europe's leading digital assets hedge fund manager founded by alumni of Bankers Trust, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, about 43% of the participants believe there will be a dramatic increase in traditional financial firms launching crypto funds and investment solutions over the next two years. A further 53% believe there will be a slight increase. Nearly three out of four (73%) of the institutional investors and wealth managers questioned expect a rise in digital asset fund launches in general this year with just 2% predicting a decline. Anatoly Crachilov, CEO and Founding Partner at Nickel Digital, said traditional finance firms are already making significant strides into the digital assets space and that is only predicted to increase over the next two years. 'The views of institutional investors and wealth managers on the ability of crypto to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns helps to explain why that is the case, and why professional investors increasingly expect crypto to be part of institutional investors portfolio allocation. Increasing involvement by traditional institutions is good news for the sector - nearly one in five (18%) say the involvement of major firms is very positive for their involvement in the sector while 74% say it's quite positive. Nickel's research in the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, Brazil and the UAE with organisations who collectively manage around $1.1 trillion in assets, found they believe crypto will be one of their top five asset classes for risk-adjusted returns over the next five years as the table below outlines. Private equity was the next most selected followed by emerging market equities. The research found 75% believe crypto will become part of portfolio allocation by institutional investors within five years. Companies questioned say actively managed diversified long-only portfolios are the most favoured way to access the digital asset space, followed by actively managed diversified long-short portfolios with passive diversified portfolios the third choice. Arbitrage-focused hedge funds were ranked fourth ahead of ETFs and ETPs.
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Analysts See XRP Hitting $4, Solana $250 as ETF Buzz Builds
XRP is regaining investor attention as a wave of ETF-driven optimism and post-lawsuit momentum builds around the token — even amid price turbulence and large-scale liquidations earlier this week. According to Bitget Wallet CMO Jamie Elkaleh, institutional confidence has improved since Ripple's partial legal win in March, paving the way for futures products like ProShares' UXRP and fueling speculation around a potential spot ETF. 'XRP is regaining market momentum as renewed ETF speculation intersects with increasing legal clarity,' Elkaleh said. 'This shift is boosting market depth and signaling a structural step forward for XRP's legitimacy in U.S. markets.' That narrative helped XRP briefly break above $3.60 before retracing to around $3.09, following $105M in long liquidations and a controversial $175M wallet transfer linked to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen. Despite the volatility, analysts remain constructive. 'Renewed ETF speculation and legal clarity... are significant catalysts driving XRP toward the $3 mark,' said Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research. 'With momentum, $3.50–$4 is plausible in the coming weeks.' XRP's ETF exposure is currently limited to futures, but analysts say any progress toward a spot product could drive a second wave of inflows — particularly if the SEC maintains its softened posture post-March ruling. Meanwhile, Solana is also catching a bid on the back of ecosystem growth and ETF chatter. The token now trades near $197, with analysts projecting $200–$250 as the next range if adoption trends continue. 'ETF conversations around SOL are further amplifying interest,' Elkaleh added. 'With a more crypto-friendly regulatory tone emerging in the U.S., sentiment around both XRP and SOL remains constructive.' Both assets face downside risks from macro pullbacks or renewed regulatory friction, but analysts believe fundamentals are finally starting to align with market structure. Liquidity is improving. Institutional flows are growing. And ETF products — even if only futures for now — are creating a bridge that retail and funds alike are beginning to cross. The next move may depend less on narrative — and more on whether inflows can keep pace with expectations.
Mint
25-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Bitcoin price, XRP fall again. Where cryptos may be heading next.
Bitcoin was falling and other cryptocurrencies were mixed on Friday. The crypto sector could be set for a further drop after its recent strong rally, according to analysts. Bitcoin was down 2.4% over the past 24 hours early on Friday, at around $115,559 sharply down from its 24-hour high of above $119,000. The world's largest cryptocurrency hit a record high of $123,166 last week amid excitement over crypto-related legislation championed by the Trump administration. 'A reversal to growth will be needed to stop the build-up of pessimism for the entire crypto market, where corrective sentiment is intensifying," wrote Alex Kuptsikevich, FxPro chief market analyst, in a research note. 'If we look only at BTCUSD, a decline to $111K—the area of previous peaks—fits well into the pattern of a corrective pullback." Other large cryptocurrencies were mixed, with Ether rising 0.8%, XRP falling 1.1%, and Solana down 3.8%. Memecoin Dogecoin was down 4.1%. 'We observe that the recent drop in Bitcoin dominance to around 59-61%… suggests capital rotation into altcoins like Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and BNB, which have posted gains of 20-40% recently," wrote Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research. 'For momentum to sustain into mid-to-late Q3, we need Bitcoin dominance to fall below 60% consistently, and rising funding rates without excessive leverage." Crypto-related stocks were suffering Friday. MicroStrategy was down 2.6% in premarket trading, a day after outlining its plans for a preferred stock offering to raise more money to buy Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global was down 1.8% and Robinhood Markets was falling 1%. For future catalysts, crypto investors are looking to lawmakers. President Donald Trump signed the Genius Act into law last Friday, establishing a framework for federal regulation of so-called stablecoins. The focus is now on the Clarity Act, which addresses the question of whether cryptos are commodities or securities, and what regulator would oversee them. The legislation still needs to pass the Senate. Write to Adam Clark at
The National
14-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Where is Bitcoin heading as prices hit record $120,000?
Bitcoin is expected to go higher after reaching record levels as US-led policies, and the Trump hype, give credence and "structure" to the digital asset, analysts said. The world's biggest cryptocurrency hit another milestone on Monday, topping the $120,000 mark, amid heightened flows into Bitcoin exchange traded funds. That indicates a new level of seriousness from investors. "What we're seeing now is sustained interest, supported by structural inflows, rather than short-term speculation," said Josh Gilbert, a market analyst at digital investment platform eToro. Is $150,000 within sight? Bitcoin passing $120,000 signals a sustained bullish trend heading into the third quarter of 2025, with the cryptocurrency projected to average about $125,000, said Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research. With analysts expecting a trading range of between $105,000 and $150,000, the key levels are $108,500 for support and $130,000 for resistance, "serving as critical markers for momentum confirmation", he added. But Bitcoin's rise will hit some bumps, as "investments of this magnitude don't move in straight lines", said Nigel Green, chief executive of wealth management company deVere Group. "They surge, cool, consolidate, then break out again. That's the phase we're entering," he said. 'The trajectory to $150,000 is intact, but investors should expect a sharp move to $140,000, then a healthy sell-off before we power higher." A correction may also be due. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, used to measure the mood of the market, is at 70, indicating "greed". That means it is now back in overbought territory, suggesting a correction to the $105,000 to $110,000 range "wouldn't be surprising", said Ipek Ozkardeskaya, a senior analyst at Swissquote Bank. "Still, the rally is underpinned by a crypto-friendly US policy shift and growing emerging market adoption – [and] both remain intact." Who is buying Bitcoin? Bitcoin is witnessing more participation from institutional investors, such as hedge funds and mutual funds, Mr Gilbert said. "Publicly traded companies are now adopting Bitcoin as part of their treasury strategy, with some making multibillion-dollar allocations," he added. "At the same time, retirement funds and sovereign wealth funds are starting to gain exposure through ETFs [exchange-traded funds], adding to the wave of demand chasing a fixed supply. This is the first real bull market where institutional participation is front and centre." US policy wins US President Donald Trump, a former crypto sceptic, is now championing digital assets. His influence and promises – both in the political and personal spheres – started the resurgence of the sector. That has resulted in his administration pushing for more crypto-friendly regulations. This week, the US House of Representatives will tackle key bills aimed at further regulating the cryptocurrency market. Crypto enthusiasts are hopeful that the Clarity Act, Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act and Genius Act will be passed, which are expected to bring "some much-needed structure to the Wild West of digital assets", said Devika Mittal, regional head at Web3 company Ava Labs. "It's a bold move that demonstrates how far we've come from the days when cryptocurrency was viewed as a fringe investment. The timing couldn't be better, as countries like Vietnam are starting to embrace crypto themselves, following America's lead in the global digital economy." That also bodes well for Wall Street, where companies have been awaiting clearer rules. These bills could finally give them the confidence to dive in – in addition to protecting every day investors from scams and sketchy practices, Ms Mittal added. "Instead of treating crypto with suspicion, lawmakers are now actively working to help the industry thrive while keeping it transparent," she added. "It's a remarkable turnaround that could reshape our understanding of digital assets and blockchain." Among those bills, the Genius Act is expected to create a federal framework for stablecoins, one of the most significant regulatory steps the US has taken to date. 'This is not crypto on the fringe any more. This is front and centre of US financial policy. Trump is championing it, lawmakers are acting on it and Wall Street is all-in,' Mr Green said.
India Today
14-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Bitcoin zooms past $120,000 to reach all-time high. Here's why
Bitcoin crossed the $120,000 mark for the first time on Monday, hitting a fresh all-time high and continuing its strong rally this world's largest cryptocurrency was last seen trading at $120,700.54, up 1.32%, as investor confidence remained strong ahead of important regulatory discussions in the United surge in Bitcoin comes amid rising expectations of a more favourable environment for cryptocurrencies in the U.S. On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives began discussions on a series of bills aimed at setting up a regulatory framework for the digital asset industry. These long-awaited policies have been pushed by industry players for analysts say that this move by U.S. lawmakers is one of the key reasons behind Bitcoin's recent Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research, said the rise above $120,000 marks an important moment for said this breakout is being driven by strong inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a shift in corporate treasury holdings towards Bitcoin, and positive sentiment from the Trump campaign. Lee expects Bitcoin to stay strong in the coming months, averaging around $125,000 in Q3, with key levels at $108,500 and $130,000 being watched the second-biggest cryptocurrency by market value, also saw gains. It reached a five-month high of $3,048.23 and was last trading at $3,036.70, up 1.4%.Lee added that Ethereum's rise is being supported by ongoing ETF demand, growing decentralised finance (DeFi) activity, and anticipation of the upcoming Pectra upgrade. He believes ETH could move towards $5,000 if it clears resistance at $3,700, though risks remain from possible corrections in Bitcoin or changes in Bitcoin has risen 29% so far this year. The broader cryptocurrency market has followed its lead, with many digital assets seeing strong gains over the past few weeks. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the total market value of cryptocurrencies now stands at about $3.78 Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, pointed out that market sentiment is currently high, with the crypto fear and greed index at 70, which suggests the market may be he added that net inflows into crypto funds reached $1.23 billion on July 11, with Bitcoin ETFs alone contributing Rs 1.03 billion. He said the excitement around the U.S. 'Crypto Week' and institutional interest are major drivers behind the strong performance is also notable because it comes despite uncertainty in global markets. The announcement by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has called himself the "crypto president", has also boosted investor morale. Trump has been vocal about supporting the crypto industry and has urged policymakers to update regulations to support its Bitcoin's rise is exciting for investors, experts warn that prices could remain volatile in the short term. Traders are advised to watch global economic indicators and regulatory updates closely, as they could impact market movement in the days The views, opinions, recommendations, and suggestions expressed by experts/brokerages in this article are their own and do not reflect the views of the India Today Group. It is advisable to consult a qualified broker or financial advisor before making any actual investment or trading choices.)- Ends
