Bitcoin continues to solidify its position in the global financial system. Amid growing interest from institutional investors and bold statements from key industry figures, the leading cryptocurrency has reached several new milestones and reaffirmed its status as one of the most powerful assets of the modern era.
BTC Surpasses Amazon and Silver
This week, Bitcoin officially surpassed Amazon and silver in the global asset ranking by market capitalization. This is a landmark moment that highlights the rapid rise in interest in digital gold not only among retail investors but also corporations, funds, and even governments.
At the time of writing, BTC’s market capitalization exceeds $1.5 trillion, placing it ahead of giants like Amazon and physical silver. This surge has fueled both short-term excitement and long-term optimism across the crypto market.
Open Interest Tops $34 Billion
Another key metric is the rise in open interest across all BTC futures contracts. According to data from analytical platforms, this figure reached a new monthly high of $34 billion, signaling a resurgence of activity in the derivatives market.
This also suggests that major players—hedge funds, institutional traders, and market makers—are beginning to take aggressive positions in anticipation of the next wave of growth.
Arthur Hayes: “Ski Cut” and the Prediction of a Bitcoin Rally
BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom crypto fund manager Arthur Hayes has published a new essay titled “Ski Cut,” where he shares his vision for the future of the market.
Key takeaways:
– Trump administration policies, including tariffs and the potential for increased inflationary pressure, as well as the direction of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve, will, according to Hayes, create the perfect environment for Bitcoin’s next breakout;
– Hayes believes that BTC could decouple from fintech stocks and begin to move in tandem with gold, increasingly viewed as a hedge against geopolitical and macroeconomic risks;
– Hayes’ crypto fund Maelstrom has already increased its BTC holdings, based on strong confidence in the asset’s future growth;
– He also suggested that once Bitcoin breaks through the $110,000 mark, a new altcoin rally could begin—following historical market patterns where capital first flows into Bitcoin before rotating into smaller, riskier assets.
The “Ski Cut” essay has already sparked broad discussion in the crypto community and is being actively debated on forums and social media.
21 Capital: $3B in BTC from the Elite
Another major development is the announcement of a new investment firm called 21 Capital, which plans to invest $3 billion into Bitcoin. The project involves the son of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, along with SoftBank and crypto exchange Bitfinex.
According to available information, 21 Capital will focus on long-term BTC accumulation and the development of infrastructure related to custody, trading, and institutional services for large-scale investors.
This move signals growing interest from “old money” and traditional capital in digital assets—and Bitcoin in particular—as a foundational asset of the new financial era.
Bitcoin Reaches a New Level
A combination of factors—rising market cap, growing open interest, optimistic forecasts from leading analysts, and increased institutional involvement—creates ideal conditions for a new BTC bull phase.
Ahead lies the potential breakthrough of the $110,000 level, altcoin activation, and the continued strengthening of Bitcoin as a global financial instrument.
It seems the crypto winter is officially over, and Bitcoin is once again ready to surprise the world.
