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Bitcoin Surges Past $124K, Digital Asset Market Cap Hits $4.21T

Bitcoin's price surge boosts global digital asset market cap. U.S. investors fuel growth, but Fed policy shifts may bring Q4 volatility.

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Bitcoin Surges Past $124K, Digital Asset Market Cap Hits $4.21T

The digital asset system is gearing up for a volatile fourth quarter, with the global market capitalization of digital currencies surging past $4.21 trillion. This growth is largely driven by U.S. investors, who have shown strong interest in the stock market today. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's price nearing $124,000 is a significant contributor to this increase.

In 2025, a U.S.-based blank check company, BTC Development Corp., raised $220 million through an IPO on Nasdaq. Led by CEO Bracebridge H. Young, Jr., President Betsy Z. Cohen, and Vice-President Jonathan Kirkwood, the company aims to focus on mergers and operations centered around Bitcoin integration. This move signals enhanced involvement of U.S. firms in Bitcoin price-related business activities.

Institutional investors are taking note, paying closer attention to the total market capitalization of digital currencies. The United States has emerged as the primary source of liquidity in this market. However, while U.S. investors are driving growth, changes in Federal Reserve policy are also impacting the digital currency market. The shift towards higher interest rates is boosting volatility, with the DJIA preparing for a turbulent fourth quarter.

The digital currency market's global market capitalization has surpassed $4.21 trillion, largely due to strong interest from American investors. Bitcoin's price approaching $124,000 is a significant factor in this increase. Despite the volatility expected in the coming quarter, Bitcoin has proven itself as a hedge against inflation and uncertainty in currency supply this year.

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