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Bitcoin Soars Past $126,000 Amid US Dollar Woes and ETF Demand

Bitcoin and Gold Reach All-Time Highs as Investors Seek Safe Havens Amid Dollar Decline and Government Shutdown

  • Bitcoin exceeded $126,000 for the first time ever on October 6.
  • Institutional investment and demand for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surged.
  • The start of a U.S. government shutdown fueled increased demand for safe-haven assets like Bitcoin and Gold.
  • The U.S. dollar dropped nearly 10% in value this year, boosting Bitcoin and gold prices.
  • Both Gold and Bitcoin reached all-time highs amid economic and political uncertainty.

On October 6, Bitcoin prices broke past $126,000, setting a new record as the cryptocurrency saw a surge attributed to a mix of economic and political events in the United States.

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Several experts pointed to a combination of strong institutional inflows, recent rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and a declining U.S. dollar as key reasons for the rapid price increase. According to independent analyst Armando Aguilar, this combination created a “perfect storm” for Bitcoin demand.

The recent U.S. government shutdown, which began on October 1, led investors to seek out Bitcoin and gold as safe-haven assets. “As the U.S. Government has shut down, investors have rotated capital from U.S. assets in favor of Gold and Bitcoin, resulting in higher demand in safe-haven assets, driving prices of both these assets to historical ATH levels,” said Aguilar. The YouTuber known as Wendy O added by email that “Bitcoin is notably seen as a hedge against economic and government uncertainty and is intended to be used as a hard asset, similar to gold.”

Institutional interest also continues to be a driving force behind Bitcoin’s rise. Aguilar noted that more companies are creating strategic reserves in Bitcoin, and demand for Bitcoin ETFs has risen among endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and corporations. Wendy O highlighted the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), managed by BlackRock, saying it reached $80 billion in assets under management faster than any other ETF in history, a milestone first reported in July. Joe DiPasquale, CEO of BitBull Capital, also cited continued spot ETF inflows and renewed institutional demand as key factors in Bitcoin’s price exceeding $126,000.

At the same time, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar against several major world currencies, dropped nearly 10% since the start of the year. The DXY fell from about 108.49 to as low as 96.63 last month, according to MarketWatch data. Aguilar noted this decline, stating that both Bitcoin and gold have been among the best performing assets in 2025. Gold futures nearly touched $4,000, reaching an all-time high as reported by Google Finance data.

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Bitcoin’s new record comes at a time when uncertainty in economic policy and concerns about currency stability are leading more investors worldwide to seek alternatives such as cryptocurrencies and precious metals.

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