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Bitcoin Pushes Toward Records as Institutions Accumulate Across Crypto

Bitcoin nears $124,000 as the total crypto market cap hits $4.21 trillion. Institutions also drive gains in Ether and Solana, while the UK faces a $5.5 billion Bitcoin legal battle.

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October 04, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

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Bitcoin Nears All-Time Highs

Ether Rises 17%, Faces Resistance Near $5,000

Solana Institutions Take Control

UK Battles Over $5.5 Billion Bitcoin Seizure

Bitcoin Nears All-Time Highs

Bitcoin surged 14% this week, reaching $122,000. Strong US demand and ETF inflows fueled the move.

  • Market cap: Total crypto market cap hit $4.21 trillion.

  • Buying pressure: $1.6 billion taker buy spike in one hour across exchanges.

  • Coinbase premium: US investors paid $92 more per BTC, showing strong domestic demand.

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“Bitcoin’s movement toward a new all-time high appears genuinely organic,” Bitfinex analysts said.

Ether Rises 17%, Faces Resistance Near $5,000

Ethereum climbed above $4,500 but faces doubts on whether it can sustain momentum.

  • ETF inflows: Institutional buying via ETFs could spark a supply squeeze.

  • Competition: Solana, BNB Chain, and Tron gained users with lower fees and faster onboarding.

  • Network: Ethereum still holds nearly $100 billion TVL, but activity and fees are slipping.

“Ether’s next leg higher will likely hinge on sustained accumulation by institutions,” analysts said.

Solana Institutions Take Control

Solana futures and ETP flows show heavy institutional positioning while retail traders hold back.

  • CME futures: Open interest hit $2.16 billion, a record.

  • Liquidations: $307 million in losses kept retail traders cautious.

  • ETP inflows: Solana products passed $500 million in assets under management.

“With CME volumes surging, accumulation by stronger hands is occurring rather than speculative blow-off positioning.”

UK Battles Over $5.5 Billion Bitcoin Seizure

The UK government faces a diplomatic clash with China after seizing Bitcoin from a massive fraud case.

  • Seizure: 61,000 BTC worth £5.5 billion were confiscated from Zhimin Qian.

  • Legal test: Courts may decide whether victims recover only original investments.

  • Fiscal impact: Funds could help close the UK’s £30 billion budget gap.

“The government needs a plan. Is the frozen Bitcoin stored securely? Only then can there be a proper debate about whether it should be saved or spent,” said Lord Elliot.

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