It rose to a record high of $108,353 on December 17 and is currently trading at $106,149, while Bitcoin is up 0.08% in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum is trading at $3,893, down 2.33%. The Fear and Greed Index has dropped from 87 to 81 (excessive greed) today, reflecting continued positive sentiment in the market. Bitcoin broke its all-time high of $108,353 on December 17, sparking optimism across markets despite a slight pullback to $106,000. Institutional investors continue to drive Bitcoin adoption through ETFs, record inflows, and strategic equity acquisitions. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump’s bold plan to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve signals growing recognition of Bitcoin as a national asset. As Bitcoin’s dominance increases, related stocks like MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Marathon Digital (MARA) are rising alongside the cryptocurrency. With Bitcoin expected to reach $200,000 by mid-2025, the market is firmly in a bullish phase.$BTC