The cryptocurrency's value rose above $103,500 today morning during Asian trading hours.
The cryptocurrency gained 130 per cent in value since the beginning of 2024.
Bitcoin has reached unprecedented levels, but what's next?
Bitcoin reached a significant milestone, surpassing the long-anticipated $100,000 mark. Its market capitalisation also crossed $2 trillion, setting another record.
Bitcoin Goes to the Moon
The latest price record was achieved on today morning during East Asian trading hours, as a sudden bullish trend propelled Bitcoin past $100,000. The price peaked at $103,500 before correcting slightly to $103,300 at the time of writing.
Bitcoin’s market capitalisation has exceeded the $2 trillion mark within just 15 years of its existence, setting a remarkable record. In comparison, the global market cap of gold stands at approximately $17.7 trillion, while Nvidia and Apple, two leading US-listed stocks, have market caps of about $3.5 trillion each. Microsoft is valued at $3 trillion, with Google and Amazon at $2.2 trillion each.
Market cap of top cryptocurrencies; Source: Coinmarketcap.com
Brett Reeves, Head of Go Network at BitGo; Photo: LinkedIn
"This milestone reflects growing confidence in Bitcoin as a store of value and a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty," said Brett Reeves, Head of Go Network at BitGo. "It is the asset's global nature that is also giving it appeal, allowing anyone anywhere in the world to purchase it. This borderless asset continues to be adopted by individuals, institutions and governments alike, something that is envisaged to continue in the years to come."
Anticipated Policy Changes Become Catalysts
The recent surge in the cryptocurrency’s value was driven by Donald Trump's victory as the 47th President of the United States. Throughout his campaign, Trump expressed strong support for cryptocurrencies, referring to himself as the “First Bitcoin President.” He also attended several Bitcoin conferences and pledged to introduce crypto-friendly policies.
The anticipated policy shift in the United States is acting as a catalyst for the cryptocurrency market. Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), known for his anti-crypto stance, has confirmed his upcoming resignation. Trump recently has picked former SEC Commissionaire Paul Atkins takeover the top regulatory role again.
There are also reports that the incoming Trump Administration is considering assigning the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) responsibility for overseeing the entire cryptocurrency market. Rumours suggest one of two crypto-friendly candidates is likely to be appointed as the new CFTC Chair.
Pascal St-Jean, CEO at 3iQ; Photo: LinkedIn
Several of Trump’s aides have publicly expressed their support for cryptocurrencies and related policies. Vice President-elect JD Vance has confirmed that he holds Bitcoin, while Trump’s key aide, Elon Musk, is widely known for backing meme tokens, particularly Dogecoin.
"This price appreciation is driven by the perception of an incoming crypto friendly administration resulting from Donald Trump's election victory, as well as an increase in accessibility to digital assets for investors via the introduction of new Exchange Trade Products and greater regulatory clarity globally," said Pascal St-Jean, CEO at 3iQ. "Crypto is also being more widely accepted by governments around the world who are now more accepting of the benefits it delivers, namely financial inclusion."
Recently, Russian President Vladmir Putin also touted Bitcoin, highlighting that it cannot be banned.
Beyond Bitcoin, many altcoins have seen significant gains in recent weeks. XRP and Solana are among the top performers, while Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, is showing strong bullish momentum.
Bitcoin reached a significant milestone, surpassing the long-anticipated $100,000 mark. Its market capitalisation also crossed $2 trillion, setting another record.
Bitcoin Goes to the Moon
The latest price record was achieved on today morning during East Asian trading hours, as a sudden bullish trend propelled Bitcoin past $100,000. The price peaked at $103,500 before correcting slightly to $103,300 at the time of writing.
Bitcoin’s market capitalisation has exceeded the $2 trillion mark within just 15 years of its existence, setting a remarkable record. In comparison, the global market cap of gold stands at approximately $17.7 trillion, while Nvidia and Apple, two leading US-listed stocks, have market caps of about $3.5 trillion each. Microsoft is valued at $3 trillion, with Google and Amazon at $2.2 trillion each.
Market cap of top cryptocurrencies; Source: Coinmarketcap.com
Brett Reeves, Head of Go Network at BitGo; Photo: LinkedIn
"This milestone reflects growing confidence in Bitcoin as a store of value and a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty," said Brett Reeves, Head of Go Network at BitGo. "It is the asset's global nature that is also giving it appeal, allowing anyone anywhere in the world to purchase it. This borderless asset continues to be adopted by individuals, institutions and governments alike, something that is envisaged to continue in the years to come."
Anticipated Policy Changes Become Catalysts
The recent surge in the cryptocurrency’s value was driven by Donald Trump's victory as the 47th President of the United States. Throughout his campaign, Trump expressed strong support for cryptocurrencies, referring to himself as the “First Bitcoin President.” He also attended several Bitcoin conferences and pledged to introduce crypto-friendly policies.
The anticipated policy shift in the United States is acting as a catalyst for the cryptocurrency market. Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), known for his anti-crypto stance, has confirmed his upcoming resignation. Trump recently has picked former SEC Commissionaire Paul Atkins takeover the top regulatory role again.
There are also reports that the incoming Trump Administration is considering assigning the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) responsibility for overseeing the entire cryptocurrency market. Rumours suggest one of two crypto-friendly candidates is likely to be appointed as the new CFTC Chair.
Pascal St-Jean, CEO at 3iQ; Photo: LinkedIn
Several of Trump’s aides have publicly expressed their support for cryptocurrencies and related policies. Vice President-elect JD Vance has confirmed that he holds Bitcoin, while Trump’s key aide, Elon Musk, is widely known for backing meme tokens, particularly Dogecoin.
"This price appreciation is driven by the perception of an incoming crypto friendly administration resulting from Donald Trump's election victory, as well as an increase in accessibility to digital assets for investors via the introduction of new Exchange Trade Products and greater regulatory clarity globally," said Pascal St-Jean, CEO at 3iQ. "Crypto is also being more widely accepted by governments around the world who are now more accepting of the benefits it delivers, namely financial inclusion."
Recently, Russian President Vladmir Putin also touted Bitcoin, highlighting that it cannot be banned.
Beyond Bitcoin, many altcoins have seen significant gains in recent weeks. XRP and Solana are among the top performers, while Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, is showing strong bullish momentum.
Arnab is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He entered the industry covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates and later expanded his reach to forex as well. He is passionate about the changing regulatory landscape on financial markets and keenly follows the disruptions in the industry with new-age technologies.
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Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
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-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
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-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
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-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
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-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
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-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
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-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
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