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This historic climb began near $95,000, with three consecutive four-hour bullish candles propelling…","datePublished":"2024-12-05","dateModified":"2025-03-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/author\/radoslav\/#Person","name":"Radoslav Jokic","url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/author\/radoslav\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/111-150x150.jpg","url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/111-150x150.jpg","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Tech Loot","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/techlootio.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/techloot-footer-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/techlootio.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/techloot-footer-logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot_2011.jpg","url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot_2011.jpg","height":568,"width":854},"url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/cryptocurrency\/bitcoin-breaks-100000-a-historic-milestone-for-cryptocurrency\/","about":["Cryptocurrency"],"wordCount":377,"keywords":["#BitcoinPrice","#Blockchain","#BTC","#CryptoNews","#DigitalAssets","#FinancialMarkets","Bitcoin","cryptocurrency"],"articleBody":"Bitcoin has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, surpassing the $100,000 mark and setting a new all-time high. The cryptocurrency’s price surge broke through one of the most significant psychological resistance levels in its history, with the bullish momentum reaching $103,900 at its peak.This historic climb began near $95,000, with three consecutive four-hour bullish candles propelling Bitcoin to its current levels. The momentum is fueled by several factors that have collectively driven the cryptocurrency’s valuation to unprecedented heights.Image Credit: X Mr. Anderson @TrueCrypto28Key Drivers Behind Bitcoin’s RiseTechnical Persistence: Bitcoin’s price had been testing the $95,000 level for weeks. Bearish control above this point was eventually overpowered by strong buying pressure, leading to the breakthrough.Statements by Key Figures: Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, recently described Bitcoin as a competitor to gold rather than the dollar. His remarks have garnered widespread attention and bolstered investor confidence.Institutional and Retail Investment: U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs have witnessed net inflows exceeding $31 billion this year. This influx of capital, combined with Bitcoin’s limited supply due to the April halving, has contributed significantly to the price surge.Regulatory Changes: Former U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s appointment of Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, to replace Gary Gensler as SEC chairman marks a potential end to the SEC’s stringent regulatory actions against crypto projects. This shift has been well-received by the crypto community.Political and Corporate Adoption: Donald Trump’s presidential election victory and speculations about a national Bitcoin reserve have added to the growing optimism. Corporate adoption of Bitcoin continues to rise, further solidifying its role as a mainstream asset.Image Credit: coindeskBitcoin’s Historical JourneyLaunched on January 3, 2009, by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin has come a long way. Nearly 16 years later, it has reached the historic $100,000 milestone.Bitcoin’s journey has been marked by key price achievements:In 2011, it crossed $1 for the first time, reaching a peak of $29.60.By April 2013, it surpassed $100 and later broke $1,000 in November of the same year.In late 2017, Bitcoin hit $10,000 and reached nearly $20,000, a record at the time.Now, seven years later, Bitcoin has added another digit, crossing the $100,000 threshold.Bitcoin\u2019s consistent ability to break records underscores its growing prominence as a global financial asset."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Cryptocurrency","item":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/cryptocurrency\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Bitcoin Breaks $100,000: A Historic Milestone for Cryptocurrency","item":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/cryptocurrency\/bitcoin-breaks-100000-a-historic-milestone-for-cryptocurrency\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]