Bitcoin is back up, trading at $103,725 as of today, up 1.09% in the last 24 hours with a 24 hour volume of $49.5 billion. The largest cryptocurrency is back in the spotlight as macro and institutional narratives shift. JPMorgan analysts, led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, are saying Bitcoin may outperform gold in H2 2025. Why? Strong institutional activity. Big firms, including Strategy and similar institutional entities, are accumulating Bitcoin aggressively, making it a long term asset. JPMorgan also pointed to regulatory tailwinds – several US states are exploring or passing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) bills which would enshrine Bitcoin as a core treasury asset. JPMorgan says Bitcoin could outperform gold in the second half of 2025 When gold tops, Bitcoin explodes pic.twitter.com/8yRUOxEB76 — Quinten | 048.eth (@QuintenFrancois) May 15, 2025 Panigirtzoglou’s team says the maturation of the crypto derivatives market is another bullish catalyst. A more developed derivatives infrastructure could attract risk-managed institutional flows, allowing Bitcoin to trade more like a traditional asset while retaining its asymmetric upside. Bitcoin Outperforms Gold in Safe-Haven Rotation While Bitcoin underperformed gold for most of 2025, the narrative is changing. Over the last week, BTC has recovered some of its losses while gold pulled back. Gold’s recent dip followed the US-China trade detente which eased global tensions and reduced demand for traditional safe-haven assets. US & China have reached a temporary trade deal, slashing tariffs & opening the door for renewed economic cooperation. Tariffs on most Chinese imports to the US will drop from 145% to 30%, while China's duties on US goods go from 125% to 10% — all for a critical 90-day window.… pic.twitter.com/PuenOnSLWu — CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18News) May 12, 2025 Just a few weeks ago, gold hit a record $3,500 with tariff chaos and central bank hoarding. But as the geopolitical dust settles, Bitcoin is back in the spotlight – as a digital alternative to gold and a higher return hedge. JPMorgan’s $120,000 BTC target aligns with growing recognition of Bitcoin’s macro role. For investors looking for portfolio diversification, the shift from passive gold exposure to a more dynamic digital asset class is getting more attractive. Bitcoin Technical Setup Suggests Breakout On the technical side, Bitcoin is building up momentum. BTC is above the 50 period EMA ($103,453) and above the key Fibonacci 23.6% retracement level ($103,376) from the recent rally off $95,828. Higher low pattern forming above $101,926 support.* MACD is turning green. Resistance at $104,476, $105,716, $107,031. Trade: Buy trigger: Break above $104,476 with volume. Target: $107,031 short term, $120,000 long term (macro thesis). Stop-loss: Below $103,000 to manage risk. New to this? Watch how BTC reacts at these levels. If price breaks out with conviction, it could move fast – especially with institutional tailwinds. Summary: Bitcoin’s consolidation at $103K may be the calm before the storm. Bitcoin price prediction signals upside momentum with JPMorgan bullish and macro narratives in BTC’s favor, $120K is looking more and more possible. BTC Bull Token Nears $6.84M Cap as 71% Staking Yield Drives Demand As Bitcoin stabilizes above $102K, investor focus is shifting toward yield-generating altcoins—none more so than BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) . The token has now raised $5.80 million out of its $6.84 million presale goal, with a price increase looming as it enters its final funding stretch. What sets BTCBULL apart is its flexible staking model, offering an estimated 71% annual yield with no lockups or withdrawal penalties. This approach gives investors the freedom to earn passive income while maintaining full liquidity—an attractive alternative to traditional DeFi staking protocols. Key Stats: USDT Raised: $5,802,921.97 / $6,844,387 Token Price: $0.002515 Staking Pool: 1.47B BTCBULL Yield: 71% APY BTCBULL merges the viral appeal of meme tokens with the real-world utility of DeFi, making it a standout pick for those looking to capitalize on the 2025 crypto cycle. With under $1 million left before the next price tier, entry at current levels is limited—fueling urgency among retail investors seeking early access to passive yield. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can BTC Reach $120k As JP Morgan Turns Bullish, Says BTC Is Better Than Gold? appeared first on Cryptonews .
