Bitcoin's Shift: From Digital Gold to Institutional Asset

Rachana Saha

Bitcoin has transitioned from "P2P Electronic Cash" to "Digital Gold," reshaping Bitcoin adoption and appeal to institutions.

Timmer links Bitcoin's price to network growth driven by scarcity, policies, and sentiment, despite recent adoption slowing.

Historical growth patterns show Bitcoin and Ethereum following tech curves; Peter Brandt sees Bitcoin's cycle possibly nearing its peak.

Institutions increasingly adopt Bitcoin; DeFi Technologies and Metaplanet integrate it into treasury reserves, shifting metrics.

Despite challenges in network growth vs. price, the cryptocurrency's evolution and institutional interest suggest ongoing adaptation and integration.

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