Bitcoin Edges Higher Amid Regulatory Advances and Institutional Confidence

Bitcoin ticked up 1.2% on Monday to $109,457.90, continuing its muted rebound after hitting a record high near $112,000 on Thursday. Profit-taking and large “whale” trades weighed on Friday's pullback to around $107,000, but the market's reaction at prior highs underscores resilient upside momentum.

Technical Momentum and Profit-Taking Dynamics

IG analysts note that Bitcoin faced minimal resistance at its prior record of $109,576, signaling sustained buying pressure. Key metrics:

• Profit-taking volume was less than half of December's levels when BTC first crossed $100,000.

• Whale activity contributed to last week's drop, yet large holders have quickly re-entered at dips.

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Regulatory Tailwinds and Institutional Adoption

Recent legislative moves have bolstered crypto sentiment:

• U.S. Senate advances GENIUS Act, laying groundwork for a national stablecoin framework.

• Hong Kong passes stablecoin licensing bill, one of the first comprehensive overseas regimes for fiat-referenced tokens.

• Major U.S. banks in talks to launch a joint stablecoin, per Wall Street Journal reports.

These parallel initiatives highlight a global shift toward clear rules—a catalyst that supports both institutional adoption and retail confidence.

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