Bitcoin hits new all-time highs as it crosses past $120,000, fueled by ETF inflows

Bitcoin hits new all-time highs as it crosses past 0,000, fueled by ETF inflows

This photograph shows Bitcoin stickers displayed at the microbrewery and bar La Fracasse, in Talence, on the outskirts of Bordeaux, south-western France on June 26, 2025.

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Bitcoin extended a rally to rise to a new record above $120,000 Monday, fueled by a rally in bitcoin ETFs.

The price of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization briefly topped $121,249.90, according to data from Coin Metrics.

The rally has seen bitcoin reach new highs amid more inflows into bitcoin ETFs. On Thursday, bitcoin ETFs had logged their biggest day of inflows in 2025 at $1.18 billion.

Investors have been anticipating bitcoin to hit new records this year as corporate treasuries accelerate their bitcoin buying sprees and U.S. Congress nears the passing of new crypto legislation.

Bitcoin hits fresh highs, passing $120,000

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