United States, 9 October 2025 - In what appears to be a renewed surge of momentum, Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high on Monday, driven by strong investor demand and growing confidence in its role within the global financial system.
The rally, which has been steadily building since the start of the year, is largely fueled by rising institutional interest, favourable policy signals under U.S. President Donald Trump, and Bitcoin’s increasing integration into mainstream financial markets.
Bitcoin briefly surged to $125,835.92, crossing the $125,000 threshold for the first time on Sunday before easing slightly. By Monday, it was trading 2.02 per cent higher at $125,253.63, marking its second consecutive session of gains. So far this year, the cryptocurrency has climbed more than 33 per cent.
“Bitcoin is the hurdle rate. If you can't beat it, you have to buy it. And I think the next 12 weeks are going to be very fun for Bitcoin holders,” wrote Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, in a note to investors on Monday.
Bitcoin’s recent surge has coincided with continued weakness in the U.S. dollar, which remains under pressure amid uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s tariff policies on key trade partners. This has prompted investors to diversify away from U.S. assets, increasing demand for alternative stores of value like Bitcoin.
The U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major currencies including the yen and euro, was flat at 98.09 on Monday but has declined nearly 10 per cent year-to-date.
“Bitcoin has been rallying steadily since it briefly dipped below $110,000 just over a week ago,” said David Morrison, senior market analyst at Trade Nation, a fintech and financial services provider regulated by the FCA. “Since September 28, the cryptocurrency has gained approximately 13 per cent.”
Morrison added that technical indicators also point to strong momentum: “Bitcoin’s daily MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) has turned sharply upward, suggesting increased upside momentum. However, some consolidation may be necessary before it attempts another push higher.”
This latest rally fits within a broader historical pattern for Bitcoin. After peaking near $69,000 in 2021 and falling below $20,000 during the 2022 bear market, Bitcoin has been on a steady recovery.
The April 2024 halving event, renewed institutional interest, and a friendlier U.S. regulatory climate under President Trump have all contributed to the current bullish momentum.
Additionally, growing acceptance of spot Bitcoin ETFs and ongoing economic uncertainty have encouraged both retail and institutional investors to increase their exposure to the cryptocurrency.
