Review the price performance of Bitcoin in early May 2025 and major news events, and provide clear market logic and operational advice for novice investors to help formulate investment strategies.
Overview of Bitcoin USD price in the past two weeks
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As of May 14, 2025, the price of Bitcoin is around $103,540, an increase of about 9.4% from $94,600 at the beginning of the month. Between May 9 and 10, influenced positively by the trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, it reached a high of $101,370 for the first time in three months. Subsequently, the price fluctuated in the range of $102,000 to $104,000, showing market consolidation at the high levels.
The core news driving the price up
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has seen net inflows for 20 consecutive days
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen continuous net inflows of funds in the past 20 trading days, attracting over $5 billion in total, setting a record for the longest fund inflow since 2025. In just the first two weeks of May, IBIT attracted over $2 billion in fund inflows, demonstrating institutional investors’ sustained interest in Bitcoin.
2. MicroStrategy increases its Bitcoin holdings again
On May 12, 2025, MicroStrategy announced the purchase of 13,390 bitcoins at a price of 1.34 billion USD, increasing its total holdings to 568,840 bitcoins. This move demonstrates the firm’s strong confidence in the long-term value of Bitcoin.
3. Twenty One Capital purchased 4,812 bitcoins
Twenty One Capital, backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, announced the purchase of 4,812 bitcoins for approximately $459 million, with an average purchase price of around $95,319.83 per coin. This marks the company’s first foray into bitcoin reserve investment, strategically adding bitcoin to its balance sheet.
Morgan Stanley plans to launch cryptocurrency trading on the E*Trade platform
Morgan Stanley is planning to launch cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform, expected to go live in 2026. This move will allow its customers to trade cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum directly on the platform, further driving traditional financial institutions into the crypto market.
Feasible strategies for novice investors
1. Select products suitable for long-term investment
In addition to spot trading, beginners may consider low-fee, high-liquidity spot ETF products, such as IBIT, FBTC, etc., to avoid complex operations and steadily participate in the Bitcoin market.
2. Observe policy and funding signals
Loose policies, favorable regulations, and institutional entry usually correspond to price increases in the early stage. It is recommended for beginners to focus on the Fed interest rate statement, changes in sovereign wealth fund/ETF holdings, and the trends of major exchanges.
3. Set reasonable expectations for returns and risks
BTC is currently near its all-time high, with large price fluctuations. The entry strategy should focus on ‘small positions and slow entry,’ set up stop-loss and take-profit levels. For example, adding a small position on a pullback to $95,000, gradually locking in profits after breaking through $105,000.
4. Use platform tools for risk management
Mainstream platforms like Gate.com offer features such as “price alerts,” “automatic stop loss/take profit,” etc. Making good use of these tools can reduce emotional interference and improve trading discipline.
5. Continuous learning, rational view of fluctuations
BTC has high long-term volatility but is trending upward. It is recommended for beginners to use a “dollar-cost averaging + learning” strategy, review the market logic every week, and avoid unnecessary losses caused by chasing highs and selling lows in the short term.
Summary and Outlook
Behind this round of Bitcoin’s rise, multiple favorable factors such as loose policies, sovereign fund entry, and global platform expansion have provided solid support for BTC. Although there may be technical adjustments in the short term, the long-term investment logic remains unchanged.
For beginners, it’s important to take a steady step on a secure platform, combine macro trends, technical analysis, and diversified position-building strategies, and gradually establish their own market understanding. The new cycle of crypto assets is forming a clearer investment landscape.
* The information is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice or any other recommendation of any sort offered or endorsed by Gate.
