Bitcoin Rockets Past $120K: Why Smart Money is Going ALL-IN (And When to Cash Out)

Published At: July 14, 2025 byKevin Zhao5 min read
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Fellow traders, are you AWAKE? Because while you were sleeping, Bitcoin just smashed through $120,000 like a linebacker breaking through paper walls! I'm talking $123,205 at the peak before settling around $121,600 – and this isn't some weekend pump-and-dump nonsense. This is the real deal, and if you're not paying attention, you're missing the trade of the decade.

The Numbers Don't Lie – This Rally Has LEGS

Let me break down what's actually driving this rocket ship, because it's not just retail FOMO (though that's coming). U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are absolutely DEVOURING supply – we're talking $1.18 billion in daily inflows at peak. BlackRock's IBIT alone is sitting on $89 billion in assets. That's not Monopoly money, folks.

Here's the math that should make every trader's eyes light up: At peak surge days, ETFs are gobbling up 3,500-4,000 BTC while miners only produce 450 BTC daily. That's nearly a 9-to-1 demand-supply gap during rallies! It's like trying to fill a swimming pool with a garden hose while someone's draining it with a fire truck.

Corporate treasuries aren't sleeping either. We're looking at approximately 350,000-400,000 BTC locked up by public companies – with MicroStrategy alone holding 226,500 BTC worth $27 billion at current prices. When institutional money moves this decisively, you better believe something fundamental has shifted.

"Crypto Week" Could Change Everything

But here's where it gets REALLY interesting – and why I'm telling my Barclay Club traders to pay close attention. The U.S. House is running "Crypto Week" RIGHT NOW, debating three game-changing bills:

The CLARITY Act – finally tells us who regulates what (SEC vs CFTC). No more legal Russian roulette for exchanges and institutions.

Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act – basically says "no thanks" to government digital currency, keeping private crypto relevant.

GENIUS Act – creates federal rules for stablecoins with full reserve backing.

This isn't just political theater. Regulatory clarity is the last piece of the puzzle for massive institutional adoption. Once these pass, we're not talking about "if" Bitcoin hits $200K – we're talking about "when."

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Kevin Zhao is Barclay News’ no-holds-barred trading commentator, known for his fast takes, loud calls, and unapologetic love for volatility. A former derivatives trader turned media firebrand, Kevin made his mark on trading floors with aggressive instincts and uncanny timing—earning big wins, taking hard hits, and always bouncing back with more wisdom and wilder analogies.

Now he brings that same energy to Barclay Club, breaking down complex market moves—whether it’s crypto chaos, FX flash crashes, or gold price spikes—into smart, punchy takes built for action. He’s not here to sugarcoat or slow down. He’s here to wake up Southeast Asia’s retail traders with honest advice, tactical heat, and maybe a few sports metaphors too many.

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