Bitcoin Hits Record High as Institutional Investors Drive Demand
Bitcoin has reached a new record high, with institutional investors driving its value up and making it an attractive alternative to real estate for younger generations.
On 06 October 2025, Bitcoin [BTC] hit an all-time high of $126,296. This surge is partly due to renewed institutional inflows, with over 290 companies now collectively owning Bitcoin worth more than $163 billion. This buying pressure has significantly reduced market supply, making Bitcoin a more credible store of value and potentially reducing its volatility.
Bitcoin's Holders' Sentiment index has flipped to positive (6.77), indicating growing investor confidence. Some traders anticipate a cooling period, but others believe Bitcoin could hit $150,000-$180,000 by year-end if institutional momentum continues. Historically, Q4 has been Bitcoin's strongest stretch, with October and November delivering high returns.
When home prices are measured in BTC, they've fallen by about 90% since 2020. In 2020, a typical U.S. home cost around 40 BTC, and today it costs fewer than 5 BTC. Meanwhile, U.S. home prices have climbed by over 50%, while Bitcoin's value has risen more than 500% over the same period.
Bitcoin could attempt a move towards the next resistance near $130,000-$135,000, marking the start of a new price discovery phase. Its limited supply and scarcity, with only about 430,000 new coins expected until the next halving in April 2028, continue to drive its value. As institutional investors accumulate large Bitcoin holdings, the cryptocurrency is becoming a modern alternative to physical real estate for younger generations.
