Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $99,000 on late Wednesday evening, marking a fresh milestone in its historic 2025 bull run.

As of 11:47 p.m. ET, BTC is trading at $99,027.83 — and now just a step away from the psychologically crucial $100,000 mark.

This rally cements Bitcoin’s position as the top-performing major asset of the year, driven by growing institutional demand, macroeconomic tailwinds, and investor anticipation of future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

🔥 What’s Driving Bitcoin to $99K?

1. Institutional Momentum

• BlackRock’s IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF has now surpassed the SPDR Gold Trust in year-to-date inflows.
• Japan-based Metaplanet and U.S.-based Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) continue massive BTC accumulation.
• BTC realized capitalization has hit an all-time high of $890 billion, signaling growing long-term holder confidence.

2. Fed Signals and Weak Dollar

• The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady has weakened the dollar.
• Traders are now betting on rate cuts by Q3 2025, spurring inflows into hard assets like Bitcoin and gold.

3. On-Chain Fundamentals Remain Strong

• Bitcoin supply on exchanges remains historically low.
• Mining difficulty has stabilized, and hash rate remains near record highs — indicators of a secure, bullish network.

📈 Market Reactions and What Comes Next

With Bitcoin now inches from $100,000, analysts say the breakout point could lead to a wave of FOMO (fear of missing out) among both retail and institutional investors.

“Breaking $100K isn’t just a psychological level — it’s a signal to global capital that Bitcoin belongs in every portfolio,” said crypto strategist Alex Thorn on X.

Altcoins are also rallying in BTC’s wake. Ethereum (ETH) is up 1.3% to $3,178, while Solana (SOL) has gained 2.9%, trading near $140.

💡 Can Bitcoin Hold Above $100K?

While a breakout above $100K is now highly probable, analysts caution that volatility will remain high. Key resistance is expected near $101,800 and $104,000, while support sits around $95,000.

Still, with ETFs flooding with demand and the halving tailwind in play, some see this as only the beginning.

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