- Bitcoin reached a new all-time high this week, standing out among the top 10 digital assets.
- Several alternative cryptocurrencies, including Hyperliquid, FastToken, Saros, GHO, and BUILDon, also set new price records.
- A growing number of public companies, such as MARA Holdings and Galaxy Digital, have increased Bitcoin purchases for their balance sheets.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see steady inflows, with holdings rising 12% this year.
- Bitcoin’s market capitalization of $2.3 trillion now surpasses companies like Alphabet, Meta, and Saudi Aramco.
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high on Thursday, becoming the only asset among the top 10 digital currencies to achieve this milestone during the week. The record was set while several other alternative cryptocurrencies with market capitalizations above $300 million—including Hyperliquid (HYPE), FastToken (FTN), Saros (SAROS), GHO (GHO), and BUILDon (B)—also hit their highest prices ever.
During the same period, many smaller digital coins surged to new highs. According to the article, broad market indices such as the S&P 500 also reached all-time highs, helping drive increased investment into riskier sectors like digital assets. International stock indices, including Hang Seng, traded within 2% of their peak values.
Recent data shows a sharp rise in Bitcoin holdings by major public companies. The article reports that the number of these companies—such as MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms, Galaxy Digital, and Gamestop—doubling their involvement over the last six months. These firms have been directing funds from equities and bonds into Bitcoin, with at least 147 public companies currently holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets.
Investor demand for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to rise. Inflows in 2025 have increased the total number of Bitcoin coins held by these funds by 12%, from 1,123,110 to 1,257,338. The market is also seeing political support, with several governments declaring strategic Bitcoin reserves or stockpiles. Even Donald Trump’s company is investing in Bitcoin, according to this Reuters report.
Year to date, Bitcoin’s price has grown by over 26%. Its market capitalization has reached $2.3 trillion, placing it above major corporations such as Alphabet, Meta, Berkshire Hathaway, and Saudi Aramco.
Broader industry sentiment was influenced by social media celebrations and prominent figures, such as Michael Saylor, who noted, “The halls of eternity echo with the cries of those who sold their Bitcoin.” Spot Bitcoin ETFs and large corporate reserve strategies have played central roles in this rally.
Additional cryptocurrencies broke records this week, but Bitcoin’s leadership among large caps and its institutional adoption have set it apart in the current market environment.
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