Bitcoin smashes its record, climbing to a new all-time high of $124,002.
\nHopes for a significant Federal Reserve rate cut are fueling the rally.
\nA new executive order opens the door for crypto in 401(k) retirement plans.<\/p>\n
Bitcoin blasted through to a new all-time high on Thursday, as a perfect storm of roaring optimism over Federal Reserve policy and a series of powerful pro-crypto reforms converged to send the digital asset into uncharted territory. <\/span><\/p>\n The move signals a dramatic new phase for a market that has been supercharged by a seismic shift in the US political and regulatory landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n In early Asian trading, the world\u2019s largest cryptocurrency climbed as much as 0.9% to touch\u00a0<\/span>$124,002.49, decisively surpassing the previous peak it set in July.<\/p>\n The tidal wave of buying lifted the broader market, with the second\u2212largest token, Ether, surging to 4,780.04\u2014its highest level since the bull market of late 2021.<\/p>\n This record-setting rally isn\u2019t a random surge; it\u2019s being powered by a clear confluence of forces. <\/span><\/p>\n According to IG market analyst Tony Sycamore, Bitcoin\u2019s momentum is a direct result of\u00a0<\/span>\u201cincreasing certainty of Fed rate cuts, sustained institutional buying and moves by the Trump administration to ease investment in crypto assets.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The technical picture is now just as bullish, with Sycamore noting that a decisive move could open the floodgates for a much larger run.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cTechnically a sustained break above $125k could propel BTC to $150,000,\u201d<\/span>\u00a0he wrote in a note.<\/span><\/p>\n Since President Donald Trump\u2019s return to the White House, the regulatory environment in the United States has transformed from hostile to overtly favorable. <\/span><\/p>\n Trump has proudly labeled himself the\u00a0<\/span>\u201ccrypto president,\u201d<\/span>\u00a0and a series of long-sought regulatory wins for the industry have followed throughout 2025, from the passage of landmark stablecoin regulations to a broader overhaul by the securities regulator to accommodate digital assets.<\/span><\/p>\n The market impact of this policy pivot has been staggering. Bitcoin itself has risen nearly 32% so far in 2025. <\/span><\/p>\n More broadly, the entire crypto sector\u2019s market capitalization has ballooned from about $2.5 trillion in November 2024, when Trump won the election, to over $<\/span>4.18 trillion today, according to data from <\/span>CoinMarketCap<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n The latest and perhaps most significant tailwind came from an executive order signed last week on Thursday. <\/span><\/p>\n The order paved the way for crypto assets to be included in 401(k) retirement accounts, a move that could unlock a colossal new wave of mainstream capital for the asset class. <\/span><\/p>\n This is not just a win for investors; it\u2019s a potential boon for asset management giants like BlackRock and Fidelity, whose crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could become staples of American retirement planning.<\/span><\/p>\n However, this push into long-term savings is not without its perils. <\/span><\/p>\n The very volatility that creates spectacular rallies also poses significant risks, especially for retirement accounts that have historically relied on the relative stability of stocks and bonds. <\/span><\/p>\n For now, though, the market is firmly focused on the upside, celebrating a new era of legitimacy that has sent its leading asset to heights once thought unreachable.<\/span><\/p>\n The post Bitcoin hits new all-time high as Fed easing bets and favorable US policy align<\/a> appeared first on CoinJournal<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bitcoin smashes its record, climbing to a new all-time high of $124,002. Hopes for a significant Federal Reserve rate cut are fueling the rally. A new executive order opens the door for crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. 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The \u2018crypto president\u2019 and the $1.6 trillion surge<\/span><\/h2>\n
Unlocking retirement billions: the 401(k) game-changer<\/span><\/h2>\n