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Why experts think bitcoin is at a ‘pivotal moment’

The price of Bitcoin has reached over $110,000 and could seen hit $175,000, experts say
The price of Bitcoin has reached over $110,000 and could seen hit $175,000, experts say (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
  • Bitcoin's price surged to an all-time high of over $110,000, a nearly 50 per cent increase since April, surpassing its previous record.
  • Favorable market conditions, including de-escalation of the US-China trade war, lower interest rates, and increased global liquidity, contributed to the rally.
  • Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory firm deVere Group, said bitcoin is at a “pivotal moment” due to political momentum and retail resurgence.
  • Other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano have also seen price increases.
  • Crypto analysts are revising their 2025 price predictions, with some suggesting Bitcoin could reach $175,000 or higher.
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