Bitcoin Breaks Records with Unprecedented Surge in Value

Key Points

1. Bitcoin hit a record high of $122,600 on July 14, 2025, with a demand-supply gap where spot ETFs acquire 10,000 BTC daily while only 450 BTC are produced.

2. BlackRock's IBIT ETF accumulated $84 billion in assets in under a year, holding over 700,000 BTC, significantly boosting institutional and individual investor interest.

3. The US dollar depreciated by 11% over six months despite high interest rates, enhancing Bitcoin's appeal as a safe haven asset with a $10,000 price increase.

4. Geopolitical tensions, including US tariff policies, accelerated investor shifts toward Bitcoin, with Standard Chartered predicting prices of $135,000 by Q3 and $200,000 by year-end.

5. The article highlights Bitcoin's growing role in global finance, driven by institutional adoption and macroeconomic factors.