... valuation of $1.8 billion, making it one of the fastest unicorns. As a result of this surge in capital, the share of the AI sector in the total venture investments reached a record level. The Cryptocurrency Boom and Growth of Blockchain Startups The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a new upswing in 2025. The total capitalization of the crypto sector has exceeded $4 trillion, and the market leader Bitcoin has reached a new historical high, surpassing $120,000. This wave of optimism is supported by positive shifts in regulation: the recent passage ...

... drive institutional adoption, and have a major impact on Bitcoin’s price. The article explores key price levels, potential risks, and long-term implications of Wall Street’s growing engagement with BTC. Major Banks to Offer Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2025: Implications for Bitcoin and Investors In a landmark move for cryptocurrency adoption, several of the largest U.S. banks — including Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and UBS — plan to introduce spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to their clients in 2025. This development bridges the gap between ...

... high and surpass the $100,000 milestone in the upcoming quarters, especially if optimism resurfaces in the risk asset markets. On the other hand, macroeconomic conditions add uncertainty. The Federal Reserve's strict monetary policy in 2024 and early 2025 (high interest rates, tightening liquidity) has restrained the growth of cryptocurrencies. While Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicates no basis for lowering rates, Bitcoin, like stock indices, is sensitive to these signals. If rates remain high and risk appetite diminishes, BTC's price rally could slow down. In such a scenario,...

... authorities. This supports the perception of cryptocurrency as “digital gold” and an alternative to fiat currencies. Fundamental and Technical Analysis of Bitcoin Since the beginning of 2024, the price of Bitcoin has increased significantly: by January 2025, it briefly surpassed $100,000, and as of late April, it is trading around $94,000. Over the year, it remains approximately at the same level (YTD ~0%), although the history of cryptocurrencies is extremely volatile. Fundamentally, interest in BTC is driven by institutional investors – following the approval of spot ETFs, confidence in the instrument has strengthened, and the introduction of exchange-traded products is broadening ...

... demand for technology offerings. Numerous well-known startups (including payment service Stripe, social platform Reddit, and Indian e-commerce project Meesho) have already submitted applications or are actively preparing for an IPO in the second half of 2025. This signals that the "window" for IPOs remains open much longer than many had anticipated, and that the market is ready to absorb new listings. Notably, even the cryptocurrency sector is trying to capitalize on the IPO market's recovery. Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish (one of whose investors is Peter Thiel) has submitted an IPO application in the USA, planning to list under the ticker BLSH with an estimated valuation ...