Bitcoin just went over $120,000, and it didn't even blink.
After Bitcoin traded sideways near $100K for months, the original cryptocurrency finally got rid of the rust and ran away. This rally isn't just a normal hype-fueled pump; it's clean, consistent, and remarkably mature.
What’s changed?
From “Is It Dead?” to “Is It a Safe Haven?”
Earlier this year, Bitcoin was bouncing like a ping pong ball around the $100K level. Investors were torn, excited about Trump’s pro-crypto stance, but cautious about the broader mess that comes with his second-term policies.
Now, the tone has shifted. Bitcoin’s acting less like a wild tech stock and more like a macro hedge , sitting comfortably beside stocks, which are also brushing up against all-time highs.
It’s not about hype anymore. It’s about positioning.
No FOMO. Just Flows.
This time, the rise isn't coming from retail. The big guys are buying up spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs like crazy, and they don't care how much they cost.
Since December, such steady, patient buying has driven BTC up 30%, and it's more than doubled since last year. It even dragged pals along for the ride: ETH is up 1.5%, XRP and SOL are both up around 3%, and people are generally feeling good about the market.
BTC/USD Daily Chart as of July 14th, 2025 (Source: TradingView )
One clear sign? Liquidations.
Over $1B worth of short positions just got obliterated last week. That’s a whole lot of “I thought it would drop” trades that didn’t survive the squeeze.
BTC/USD Daily Chart as of July 14th, 2025 (Source: TradingView )
The $125K Wall
Here’s the catch: $125K is the next psychological battleground. That’s where the smart money is watching for either a breakout or a fakeout.
Support? That’s chilling near $112K. And every dip between now and then? It’s looking more like a buy-the-dip scenario than a breakdown.
Why? Because the U.S. Congress is about to start what members are calling “Crypto Week,” a week of high-stakes debates (and maybe votes) on regulation. Policy changes could provide even more fire to this rally.
Some people still don't think this is a move based on the macro. Some people say it's just a one-time event, not a full-blown trend. But when government spending goes up and the Fed hints at easing, the overall picture is becoming more beneficial to cryptocurrencies every day.
This isn’t just a crypto story, rather a sentiment story.
When things like Bitcoin start to act like safe havens, clever traders pay attention. Right now, BTC is acting like a textbook risk-on position: robust ETF flows, cautious individual investors, institutional dominance, and technical levels that line up.
For traders, the takeaway is clear:
- Support and resistance matter more than ever, $112K and $125K are your battlegrounds.
- Don’t chase green candles, look for setups where liquidations just happened and liquidity is thin.
- Keep tabs on regulation, especially this week, when policy headlines could trigger serious volatility.
And don't forget that FX volatility isn't far behind when Bitcoin fluctuates. Changes in yields, dollar weakness, and risk sentiment could affect your next EUR/USD setup.
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