Crypto Momentum Surges: Bitcoin Breaks Records, Ethereum Eyes New Heights

The digital asset community on Bluesky is abuzz as Bitcoin vaults to new heights and Ethereum rides a wave of institutional optimism. The latest posts reveal a vibrant mix of market milestones, strategic investments, and evolving policy frameworks, all signaling a pivotal moment for crypto's mainstream ascent.

Bitcoin Ascendant: Breaking Records and Drawing Major Capital

Bitcoin's market cap briefly surpassed Google parent Alphabet, propelling it into the global asset elite and fueling intense investor optimism (Bitcoin flips Google market cap). This rally was punctuated by a record price of $124,025 per coin (Bitcoin logs new all-time high). Major players are responding: Vaultz Capital in London expanded its treasury with a £1.5M bitcoin purchase (Vaultz Capital expands holdings), while Thumzup, backed by Donald Trump Jr., announced a $50M crypto and mining investment (Trump Jr.-tied firm invests). MicroStrategy’s stock continues to trade at a premium, with Michael Saylor citing unique structural factors driving demand (MicroStrategy premium explained).

"Bitcoin briefly flipped Google parent Alphabet’s $2.4 trillion market capitalization to become the fifth-largest global asset, driving a wave of optimism among investors."

Ethereum’s Institutional Momentum and Bullish Projections

Ethereum is drawing significant attention as daily outflows spike and buying pressure pushes prices near record highs (Ethereum outflows surge). The network has seen a 230% surge since April, and Standard Chartered now forecasts a $7,000 price target by year’s end (Ethereum price forecast). Institutional interest continues to grow, as highlighted by the neutralization of the Bitcoin Futures Power Index and the comparative performance of ETH and BTC (BTC and ETH performance).

"Ethereum has experienced a significant surge of 29% in the past week, bringing its price close to its all-time high. Standard Chartered has revised its price projections upwards due to this strong performance."

Policy Shifts and Platform Adaptations

Regulatory and operational updates are also shaping community sentiment. Korea’s restrictive won policy is seen as a barrier to its stablecoin ambitions (Korea stablecoin challenges). Meanwhile, the Google Play Store clarified its position, confirming that non-custodial crypto wallets will not be banned—a move welcomed by the crypto community (Google Play Store wallet clarification).

"No Ban for Non-Custodial Wallets in the Google Play Store."

Sources

• UK’s Vaultz Capital Expands Bitcoin Treasury With £1.5M Purchase (Crypto News, #news #crypto #btc, Aug 14, 2025)
• Ethereum Average Daily Outflow Hits 40,000 ETH Amid Rising Buying Pressure (Crypto News, #eth #cryptoetf #btc, Aug 14, 2025)
• Bitcoin Futures Power Index Hits Neutral Zone After Months Of Bullish Readings (Crypto News, #eth #crypto #btc, Aug 14, 2025)
• Bitcoin briefly flips Google market cap as investors eye rally above $124K (Crypto News, #crypto #btc #alpha, Aug 15, 2025)
• Ethereum Price Forecast: Standard Chartered Eyes $7,000 by Year’s End (Crypto News, #eth #cryptoetf #btc, Aug 14, 2025)
• Trump Jr.-tied firm raises $50M for crypto, mining as Bitcoin peaks (Crypto News, #mining #crypto #btc, Aug 14, 2025)
• Michael Saylor Explains 4 Reasons MSTR Trades at a Premium to Bitcoin NAV (Crypto News, #saylor #crypto #btc, Aug 14, 2025)
• Asia Morning Briefing: Korea’s 'Onshore' Won Policy Could Hinder Its Stablecoin Ambition (Crypto News, #news #cryptopolicy #crypto, Aug 14, 2025)
• Bitcoin Breaks Past Previous Peak, Logs New All-Time High Over $124K (Crypto News, #news #crypto #btc, Aug 14, 2025)
• Google Play Store Clears the Air: Non-Custodial Wallets Will Not Be Banned (Crypto News, #news #cryptowallet #crypto, Aug 14, 2025)

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