Bitcoin hits $100,000: Historic milestone and what's really happening
On December 5, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) officially surpassed the $100,000 mark for the first time in history, reaching a new peak of around $103,900 before a slight correction to the $101,000–$102,000 range (depending on the exchange). From the bottom of $15,500 in November 2022 until now, BTC has increased more than 6.7 times in just 3 years. This is no longer the “100k dream”—it has become a reality.
Why is BTC really exploding this time? Donald Trump wins the election & pro-crypto policies Trump pledges to make the US the “crypto capital of the world.” Proposes establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (Strategic Bitcoin Reserve).
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Bitcoin hits $100,000: Historic milestone and what's really happening
On December 5, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) officially surpassed the $100,000 mark for the first time in history, reaching a new peak of around $103,900 before a slight correction to the $101,000–$102,000 range (depending on the exchange). From the bottom of $15,500 in November 2022 until now, BTC has increased more than 6.7 times in just 3 years. This is no longer the “100k dream”—it has become a reality.
Why is BTC really exploding this time?
Donald Trump wins the election & pro-crypto policies
Trump pledges to make the US the “crypto capital of the world.”
Proposes establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (Strategic Bitcoin Reserve).