Bitcoin (BTC) ultrapassa $100,000: Os Crentes de Olhos a Laser Estavam Certos

After ~15 years, Bitcoin has become one of the most improbable and inspiring success stories in the modern age.  It is a global phenomenon that has captivated believers and naysayers alike through wild market cycles, stories of forward-thinking investors going from rags to riches, and sometimes controversial events – all spawning from an enigmatic creator and his/her/their whitepaper.  Now, as 2025 approaches, the world’s largest and most robust digital asset has officially breached a significant milestone: BTC is over $100,000 USD.

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Olhos no Prêmio

For years, Bitcoin enthusiasts like Michael Saylor have unabashedly displayed ‘laser eyes’ on social media platforms like X.  This symbolized a steadfast belief that Bitcoin would, one day, reach six figures. Today, that dedication has been rewarded.

Fonte: X @saylor

Para a maioria, esse marco é mais que um número. É, antes de tudo, um testemunho da resiliência da comunidade Bitcoin, que demonstrou apoio inabalável durante ciclos de alta, mercados de baixa, repressões regulatórias e incertezas econômicas globais. A conquista valida todos os pequenos passos dados rumo ao reconhecimento mundial do Bitcoin como um instrumento financeiro legítimo e revolucionário.

Por outro lado, para alguns, embora BTC a $100,000 USD seja uma conquista monumental, isso é simplesmente um marcador arbitrário associado à adoção realista em massa. Para os crentes mais fervorosos e os maximalistas de BTC mais obstinados, estamos olhando para trás. Eles continuam acreditando que, um dia, o BTC será a moeda de reserva mundial na qual todos os demais ativos serão precificados. Embora muitos ainda precisem ser convencidos, cada marco alcançado torna esse futuro cada vez mais difícil de ignorar.

Trajetória do Ciclo de Mercado do Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a unique asset that has continually bucked trends over the years.  It has had many faces, being touted as digital cash, digital gold, and more.  It is, perhaps, this ability to pivot and appeal to such a broad audience that has allowed it to weather so many 4 year cycles with uncanny success.

While volatile in the short term, the following look at its recurring 4-year cycle paints a picture of an asset that, apparently, has nowhere to go but up over time.

Os Primeiros Dias (2009-2013): Bitcoin started as a niche experiment, worth fractions of a cent.  By 2013, it had gained traction among tech enthusiasts and early adopters, reaching $1,000 for the first time.

A Primeira Grande Queda (2014-2016): After its initial surge, Bitcoin faced its first major bear market, driven by the collapse of Mt. Gox and skepticism from mainstream finance.  Prices stagnated in the low hundreds.

A Corrida de Alta de 2017 e o Boom de ICOs: Bitcoin reached $20,000 in dezembro de 2017, spurred by a retail frenzy and increasing institutional interest.  However, this astounding rise was followed by another stark correction, with prices dropping below $4,000 by early 2019.

A Chegada das Instituições (2020-Presente): The pandemic-fueled financial uncertainty of 2020 marked a turning point for Bitcoin as institutional players like MicroStrategy (MSTR ), Tesla (TSLA ), and nation-states such as El Salvador began paying attention.  This drove prices to $69,000 in late 2021.  Following another market correction, Bitcoin entered a period of consolidation in the $20,000-$30,000 range throughout much of 2022 and 2023.

O Empurrão Final Rumo à Aceitação Generalizada  (2024): Bitcoin’s final push to $100,000 was fueled by increasing adoption, unprecedented acceptance and performance of approved ETFs, and a growing wave of demand from emerging markets.  All of which was further catalyzed by the latest halving, which took place in early 2024.

O Que Vem a Seguir?

While it would be nice to continue basking in BTC’s success and its new all-time high, markets must move forward, begging the question: What comes next for Bitcoin? With that in mind, the following are a few of the most promising and worrisome considerations for the coming months.

1. Adoção Institucional Adicional
   Most analysts agree that this milestone will accelerate institutional adoption.  Although there may be a short-term pullback as investors take profit, companies that were previously hesitant to gain exposure to BTC may now see the asset as a credible long-term store of value.  The approval of BlackRock’s (BLK ) Bitcoin ETF, in particular, was a pivotal moment in facilitating this latest wave of adoption, clearing the way for more to follow.
2. Meta de $150,000 a $200,000
   Although there are those that, essentially, believe there is no upper limit to what price BTC may one day achieve, most point to $150,000-200,000 as being the next major psychological milestones.  After all, aside from its underlying fundamentals only becoming stronger, Bitcoin will continue to operate on a four-year cycle with decreasing issuance rates in the face of increasing demand.
3. Potencial de Ativo de Reserva Global
   While institutional adoption will, no doubt, play a major role in BTC achieving its next milestones, it is perhaps the adoption of BTC by nation-states that will allow it to achieve these.  With President-elect Donald Trump pledging to create a U.S. strategic BTC reserve, many expect for nations around the world to follow suit, creating unprecedented demand.  Countries to watch are those with volatile currencies, like Argentina and Turkey, as they may be most likely to view Bitcoin as a hedge against suffocating inflation.  If this occurs, it would not be a stretch to imagine Bitcoin’s price skyrocketing to $500,000 or beyond within the coming years.
4. Cautela em Meio à Euforia
   Optimism is a wonderful thing until you are blinded by it.  BTC at $100,000 was such a heralded event for years that it could also mark a bull-run peak, followed by a painful collapse.  For those looking to the past in an attempt to predict the future, consider that historical data suggests that Bitcoin often sees corrections after major psychological milestones.  Like always with Bitcoin, hope for the best, but plan for the worst, as there is sure to be some level of volatility.

Considerações Finais – Parabéns aos HODLERs

The bottom line is that Bitcoin reaching $100,000 is more than a headline—it’s an unprecedented event that will cement BTC’s place as a leading asset in the global financial ecosystem. For the die-hard Bitcoin community, it’s a moment of vindication and celebration. The laser eyes, long ridiculed by skeptics, now represent a prediction fulfilled.

Moving forward, the world will undoubtedly be watching closer than ever. Will BTC fizzle out, receding into another bear market from here until the next cycle? Or will a snowball effect occur as nation-states rush to gain exposure, pushing prices higher than many thought possible?

Whether it becomes the backbone of a new financial order or remains a speculative asset, one thing is clear: Bitcoin is here to stay.

To learn more about this asset, visit our guide to Investindo em Bitcoin.