Bitcoin At $118,000, Ethereum At $3,000: The Madness Continues!

This is no longer a simple surge, it is a controlled explosion: Bitcoin has just reached 118,000 dollars, propelled by institutional appetite rarely seen in the history of crypto. Meanwhile, Ethereum surpasses 3,000 dollars, like a second wind in this dizzying ascent. But how far can this madness go?

An ascent that shakes the ceilings

Bitcoin has just smashed a new record: 118,000 dollars. And while some wonder about the viability of such a surge, others are already rushing onto the moving train and aim for 130,000 dollars. 

The king of cryptos, galvanized by a conjunction of favorable signals, seems stronger than ever. Ethereum, meanwhile, climbs to 3,000 dollars, as if to remind us that it is not just a supporting player in this digital saga.

This new momentum is anything but a mere flash in the pan. We are talking here about a $1.18 billion inflow in a single day into spot Bitcoin ETFs. It is more than enthusiasm; it is a massive reallocation of institutional capital towards an asset that, just a few years ago, was still seen as a marginal bet. The narrative has changed. And with it, the perception of risk.

Major players, such as investment funds, banks, and listed companies, no longer just follow the trend: they create it. As regulatory barriers fall, appetite for Bitcoin becomes less speculative and more strategic. 

The parallel with gold becomes increasingly relevant. Not in terms of nature, but in function: Bitcoin asserts itself as a reserve asset, a bulwark against monetary and geopolitical turmoil.

The awakening of giants: institutions and Bitcoin ETFs at the heart of the engine

Behind this BTC surge hides a twofold engine: on one side, institutional demand, on the other, the ETF mechanism.

Record inflows into index funds speak volumes about the scale of the change. It is no longer a handful of traders in their garages driving the market, but billions of assets managed by portfolio managers in suits and ties.

The green light given to spot Bitcoin ETFs has changed the game. No more technical barriers, no more access frictions, no more obscure platforms: now buying Bitcoin is as simple as investing in the S&P 500. This new accessibility fuels a constant flow of capital to the digital asset, reinforcing an already well-established bullish momentum.

But that’s not all. Macroeconomic signals also align: controlled inflation, prospects for rate cuts, a looser monetary environment.

In a world where real yields are shrinking, Bitcoin becomes a credible, even essential, alternative to diversify a portfolio. All strengthened by regulatory arbitrage favorable to the United States, notably with the GENIUS law and the simplification of cryptocurrency tax treatment.

And now? Between euphoria and caution

Should we then give in to euphoria? Not so fast. The crypto market is accustomed to roller coasters. Analysts know: as long as CPI data (scheduled for July 15) are not published, some volatility remains probable. A bad surprise could lead to quick profit-taking and cool down enthusiasm. But even in this scenario, fundamentals remain solid.

Behind the scenes, a silent transformation is underway. Bitcoin is no longer an asset seeking legitimacy: it is anchoring itself in the global financial architecture. As regulations relax, companies integrate it into their strategy, and banks treat it as a full-fledged asset, its place becomes structural.

The future depends on two factors: the market’s ability to digest the current euphoria without falling apart, and the continuation of institutional adoption at a steady pace. But one thing is certain, it is no coincidence that the CEO of Bitwise mentions a one million dollar target.