Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 – What do Traders Should Consider Now

last week, Bitcoin (BTC) finally surpassed the psychologically six-figure key level of $100,000 per coin. It wasn’t that long ago when the media was demonizing all cryptocurrencies, but the true believers are relishing in the riches.

Many traders probably dreamed of this day. Or maybe they rolled their eyes when someone said it’d happen. Either way, here we are. The moment where Bitcoin isn’t just a currency—it’s a headline, a meme, and a life goal rolled into one.

So, where did the recent booze come from? Optimism. But not your everyday “maybe I’ll buy a lottery ticket” kind. No, this is next-level optimism. The kind that says, “Hey, governments, hedge funds, and mega-rich organizations are coming in 2025, and they’ll want Bitcoin like your grandma wants a warm blanket in winter.”

The Big Players Are Circling

Many people originally thought Bitcoin was all hype, but the wealthy and powerful are sniffing around Bitcoin like a dog at a barbecue. They see it as a fortress of value. Inflation-proof. Crisis-proof. Possibly even boredom-proof. Picture central banks stockpiling Bitcoin the way they used to hoard gold. This scenario is not impossible.

Moving on to gold, let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Bitcoin could eventually one day match gold’s market cap. That’s not a crazy conspiracy theory. It’s logic. Bitcoin isn’t just digital; it’s cooler. Lighter to carry, too. And let’s be honest, no one’s writing songs about gold anymore.

A Court Case That Changes the Game

Oh, and just to make things spicier, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided to drop a little legal love note to crypto on November 26. Without getting too boring (because no one came here for courtroom drama), it’s a ruling that makes Bitcoin look even more appealing to big, independent investors. The kind who hate being told what to do with their money.

It’s like the universe is conspiring to make Bitcoin unstoppable. High prices, legal wins, and a growing fan club of billionaires. What could go wrong?

Spoiler Alert: Volatility Is Still a Thing

Here’s the part where we bring traders back to reality. Bitcoin can have massive moves higher, but you need to realize crypto is volatile and anything can happen from another rally to a massive selloff.

One minute, you’re a genius investor. The next, you’re explaining to your spouse why the house down payment is now a string of digital numbers that’s worth half as much as yesterday. It happens.

So don’t go all-in unless you’re cool with a stomach-churning rollercoaster. Capital preservation isn’t sexy, but neither is eating canned beans because you YOLO’d too hard.

The Hackers Are Watching

One thing that all Cryptocurrency investors should consider are the dangers of hackers. If you give them an opportunity to pounce on your wallet and steal your cash.,And these aren’t amateurs. No, they’re pros. Organized, clever, and sometimes charming.

I almost fell for it once. True story. A hacker had me convinced I was one click away from solving some imaginary problem. Luckily, my brain kicked in before my wallet emptied out. Lesson learned: trust no one.

Get yourself a cold storage wallet. Set up two-factor authentication. Pretend your Bitcoin is your baby and the internet is a pack of wolves. Paranoia is your friend here.

Wrap up

It’s incredible that this digital asset went from essentially worth nothing to being worth over $100,000 in the span of 15 years. But this couldn’t happen if the digital currency didn’t have utility. Every day more and more people realize Bitcoin’s value. This means demand by everyday investors and even governments are jumping in and buying Bitcoin.

The future is bright, but it’s also chaotic. Prices will soar. Prices will crash. Hackers will hack. Courts will rule. And through it all, Bitcoin will keep doing its thing. It’s smart for all investors to buy and hold Bitcoin, at least a small amount of the digital currency in their portfolio.

So celebrate the milestone. Pop some champagne. Tweet something clever. But don’t forget: this ride is far from over. Buckle up. The next chapter is going to be wild.

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Chris Douthit
Chris Douthit

Chris Douthit, MBA, CSPO, is a former professional trader for Goldman Sachs and the founder of OptionStrategiesInsider.com. His work, market predictions, and options strategies approach has been featured on NASDAQ, Seeking Alpha, Marketplace, and Hackernoon.