After a Two-Week Rally, Bitcoin Is Holding Strong Above $100K

After a two-week crypto rally, Bitcoin is holding strong above $100K, but retail investors are still skeptical. In 2025, big institutions

After a two-week crypto rally, Bitcoin is still holding strong above $100K, but retail investors seem to be skeptical.

According to Google Trends, retail interest in Bitcoin appears to be fading, with search trends for “Bitcoin” falling to levels last seen in June 2024, when BTC was trading around $66,000. Similarly, Coinbase has slipped to 15th in the US finance app rankings, a position it last held in mid-2024.

Businesses are the largest net buyer of bitcoin so far this year, lead by @Strategy which makes up 77% of the growth. pic.twitter.com/Bbj89gyk2h

According to a recent analysis by analyst Sky Wee, retail interest in Bitcoin may pick up if Bitcoin breaks above $109,350. However, for the past few months, more individuals have been selling Bitcoin while big institutions are buying.

"Bitcoin was made to protect people from traditional banks and systems, and it stays ‘people’s money’ as long as they keep holding it. But according to recent data, more and more individuals are selling their Bitcoin while big institutions are buying it in bulk," the analyst explained.

"This shift in interest could have significant implications for the future of Bitcoin. If left unchecked, Bitcoin could just become another tool for Wall Street, despite the original intent of creating a decentralized and institution-free financial system."

"Bitcoin doesn'times need Wall Street, but Wall Street needs Bitcoin."

Analyst Ali Martinez is also keeping an eye on Bitcoin’s long-term holders, noting that they are moving from a phase of extreme optimism into potential "Belief" (expecting the bull run to continue) and "Denial" (fearing a potential market reversal) stage as prices surge above $100,000.

A Full-Fledged Altseason Next?

The cryptocurrency market is known for its rapid shifts, and recent days have seen a decline in Bitcoin's dominance, potentially paving the way for a return of altcoins.

If Ethereum manages to break through the 0.03 level on the Bitcoin pair, it could set the stage for a strong comeback of altcoins, especially considering the recent 55% rally and potential pullback from $2,400.

With Bitcoin now holding above $98K, the market remains in a healthy state, giving altcoins a chance to bounce back. Experts predict a full-blown altseason this June, with many altcoins already outperforming Bitcoin.