Bitcoin surpasses $125,000
Date: 2025-10-06 Author: Henry Casey Categories: CRYPTO PAYMENTS
The price of Bitcoin exceeded $125,000 on October 5, 2025, setting a new all-time high after the previous high set on July 14 of that year. At the time of writing, the asset was trading at $124,951, according to TradingView.
The sharp rise in price led to significant liquidations in the cryptocurrency market. Total losses on futures contracts amounted to $345.58 million, of which short positions lost $220.85 million, while long positions lost $124.72 million. A total of 118,514 traders recorded losses. Among Bitcoin and Ethereum liquidations, the share was $148.4 million and $45.2 million, respectively, according to CoinGlass.
The Fear and Greed Index for crypto assets rose to 58, reflecting the prevalence of greed sentiment. The index increased by 21 points compared to the previous week, demonstrating strong investor interest in the asset.
Bitcoin's market dominance at press time was 59.26%, according to TradingView. The total crypto market capitalization reached $4.26 trillion, approaching the level of Nvidia. The $4 trillion mark was first surpassed on July 18, 2025, indicating consistently high interest in digital assets.
CryptoQuant analysts previously identified $130,000 as a key level for Bitcoin, while JPMorgan Chase experts predict the leading cryptocurrency will rise to $165,000 by the end of 2025. These forecasts support expectations of further Bitcoin appreciation and active interest from institutional and retail investors.
Thus, Bitcoin's current rise is accompanied by large-scale liquidations and intense trading activity, reflecting both the risks and profit potential in the cryptocurrency market. These events highlight the importance of Bitcoin as a key asset in the crypto market and its impact on the overall health of digital financial instruments.
