Bitcoin Soars to Record High Above $106K, Then Retreats as Hawkish Fed

Bitcoin shattered records, soaring to an incredible $108,353 in mid-December. This jaw-dropping surge caught the financial world off guard. The cryptocurrency’s price climbed more than 140% in 2025, marking an extraordinary rally1. Several factors fueled this dramatic price explosion. The launch of Bitcoin Spot ETFs played a crucial role. The fourth halving event significantly reduced […]