{"id":57680,"date":"2025-08-14T03:07:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T03:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/bitcoin-hits-new-all-time-high-as-fed-easing-bets-and-favorable-us-policy-align\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T03:07:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T03:07:49","slug":"bitcoin-hits-new-all-time-high-as-fed-easing-bets-and-favorable-us-policy-align","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/bitcoin-hits-new-all-time-high-as-fed-easing-bets-and-favorable-us-policy-align\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin hits new all-time high as Fed easing bets and favorable US policy align"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/07\/BTC-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/07\/BTC-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/07\/BTC-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/07\/BTC-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Bitcoin smashes its record, climbing to a new all-time high of $124,002.<\/li>\n<li>Hopes for a significant Federal Reserve rate cut are fueling the rally.<\/li>\n<li>A new executive order opens the door for crypto in 401(k) retirement plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">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<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">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<div class=\"ad-banner  container  pt-1  px-0  mb-6\" data-partner=\"bitcoinpenguin\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinpenguins.io\/en?utm_source=coinjournal&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"p-0  m-0\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/themes\/c1-base\/dist\/img\/ad\/bitcoinpenguin\/en.png\"\/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<p>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<h2 class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The three-pronged catalyst: Fed, institutions, and the White House<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">This record-setting rally isn\u2019t a random surge; it\u2019s being powered by a clear confluence of forces. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">According to IG market analyst Tony Sycamore, Bitcoin\u2019s momentum is a direct result of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u201cincreasing certainty of Fed rate cuts, sustained institutional buying and moves by the Trump administration to ease investment in crypto assets.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">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><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u201cTechnically a sustained break above $125k could propel BTC to $150,000,\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0he wrote in a note.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The \u2018crypto president\u2019 and the $1.6 trillion surge<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">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<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Trump has proudly labeled himself the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u201ccrypto president,\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\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<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The market impact of this policy pivot has been staggering. Bitcoin itself has risen nearly 32% so far in 2025. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">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><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">4.18 trillion today, according to data from <\/span><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">CoinMarketCap<\/span><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Unlocking retirement billions: the 401(k) game-changer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The latest and perhaps most significant tailwind came from an executive order signed last week on Thursday. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">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<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">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<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">However, this push into long-term savings is not without its perils. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">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<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">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<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/bitcoin-hits-new-all-time-high-as-fed-easing-bets-and-favorable-us-policy-align\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) 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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