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Bitcoin Surges Past $122K Amid Growing Corporate Treasury Investments
Bitcoin made a powerful move this weekend, climbing as much as 3.3% to soar above $122,000, bringing it tantalizingly close to its previous all-time high set in mid-July. This surge comes amid growing interest from institutional investors and corporate treasury buyers, who are fueling the broader rally in the digital asset market.
Ether Hits Highest Level Since 2021
The excitement isn’t limited to BTC alone. Ether (ETH) also enjoyed a strong rally, breaking above $4,300 — its highest price since December 2021. This upswing highlights renewed confidence in Ethereum’s role within the crypto ecosystem, buoyed by increasing accumulation by digital-asset treasury companies.
Institutional Investors Driving the Momentum
According to data from Coingecko and strategicethreserve.xyz, corporate-backed entities have amassed roughly $113 billion in Bitcoin and around $13 billion in Ether. This influx reflects a strategic pivot by these so-called digital-asset treasury companies, which increasingly view cryptocurrencies as essential treasury assets.
BTC Markets’ crypto analyst Rachael Lucas commented, “Bitcoin’s climb toward record highs is being supported by steady institutional inflows into corporate treasuries, US spot ETFs, and a shift in sentiment following new US tariffs on imported gold bars.” She further added that with gold facing supply bottlenecks and policy risks, Bitcoin’s role as a borderless, tariff-free store of value is gaining significant traction.
Bullish Sentiment in Options Markets
On the derivatives front, Ether’s options market signals strong bullish sentiment. The put-call ratio sits at a low 0.40, with the highest concentration of call options expiring on December 26 at a strike price of $6,000, according to Deribit data. BTC is similarly supported by robust positioning in September and December calls, aligning with anticipated macroeconomic rate cuts and broader financial adoption.
What’s Next for Bitcoin?
The next key milestone to watch is BTC’s all-time high of $123,205. Should momentum wane, support levels near $116,000 could come into play, says Lucas.
As the market watches these critical price points, one thing is clear: institutional demand is propelling Bitcoin and Ether into the spotlight once again, setting the stage for what could be a historic run in the crypto space.
