Bitcoin continues to dominate the crypto market, just 10% away from the highly anticipated $100,000 mark. It is drawing investor and institutional attention as it edges closer to this historic milestone.

Bitcoin’s price currently hovers near $90,000, representing a surge that has put it within reach of this benchmark. This rapid ascend has been pushed by increased institutional interest, a renewed “digital gold” narrative, and a positive sentiment in the market.

For investors, the upcoming holiday season is fueling predictions that Bitcoin might just break through the $100K barrier before the year’s end. Investors’ attention, however, remains on upcoming Binance listings that might hold future potential, although there’s not much hope that any other currencies will surpass Bitcoin in the near future.

Bitcoin’s recent dominance in recent weeks within the crypto market has reached its highest levels since early 2021, climbing above 61% of the total market cap. This increased dominance shows that Bitcoin is still the main driver in the crypto market.

Although altcoins are rallying alongside Bitcoin, they’ve not kept pace during this current surge, with many struggling to hold gains as Bitcoin once again pulls ahead. This shift has been visible on the Bitcoin Dominance Index and also in the way that capital inflows are gravitating towards Bitcoin-related products like EFTs. The launch of several Bitcoin EFTs, along with support from financial giants like BlackRock, has cemented Bitcoin’s role as the preferred cryptocurrency in portfolios across the world.

The focus on Bitcoin over altcoins has also been due to technological advancements within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Recent upgrades, like layer-two networks and the introduction of Ordinals, have added versatility to Bitcoin. It has been able to incorporate additional features usually associated with alternative blockchain networks, like Ethereum.

Despite these new innovations, some altcoins, like Dogecoin, have experienced brief outperformance. The surge in Dogecoin’s value is due to its association with Elon Musk, who was just appointed to head a new government department in the US, and who continues to champion this meme-focused cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin’s rapid rise has fueled the conversation about its long-term potential, with several aspects predicting the $200,000 mark by the end of 2025. Brain Harrington, Senior Marketing Manager at Fold, shared his optimism recently, predicting that Bitcoin will reach $100K by Thanksgiving.

Harrington is not alone, with many in the Bitcoin community viewing this holiday season as the best opportunity for Bitcoin supporters to discuss the benefits of Bitcoin over fiat currency with loved ones. “Fix the money, fix the world,” said Harrington, stating further that holiday gatherings can be viewed as the “Super Bowl of being a bitcoiner.”

While market conditions stay favorable, there are always risks that can impact Bitcoin’s upward trajectory. These include regulatory changes and shifts in the current positive public perception. However, the excitement around Bitcoin-focused developments indicates that Bitcoin’s road to $100,000 and beyond is supported by a belief in the currency as a financial asset.

With the holiday season just around the corner, all eyes in the financial industry are turning to Bitcoin as the currency crawls towards the most significant milestone to date.

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