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This week saw a surge of institutional and corporate activity that pushed Bitcoin and other digital assets to new all‐time highs. Bitcoin ETFs recorded record inflows and traders watched as BTC briefly surpassed $112,000, driven by strong inflow from institutional capital and corporate treasury deals. Numerous companies strengthened their digital asset treasuries, with several firms, including Animoca Brands, initiating multi‐million dollar BTC acquisitions to bolster balance sheets [1][100].

A parallel trend emerged in the ICO and altcoin sectors. Pump.fun’s highly anticipated ICO sold out within minutes, raising $500 million and signaling renewed investor appetite for radical capital formation in the evolving internet markets [2][5]. At the same time, altcoins and NFT projects experienced significant rallies, with tokens such as Pudgy Penguin and BONK enjoying dramatic price surges amid heightened trading volumes and community support [6][201].

Despite the bullish sentiment, the market faced notable challenges. A high-profile security breach involving a young hacker stealing over $243 million in Bitcoin and another exploit on the GMX platform underscored the ongoing vulnerabilities in decentralized systems, reminding stakeholders of the risks inherent to evolving crypto infrastructures [4][128].

Analysts delivered stark predictions—some forecasting Bitcoin’s potential to explode toward targets of $200K and even $300K, bolstered by technical indicators and favorable macro signals [7][15]. Regulatory developments continued as well, with US lawmakers preparing for an upcoming “Crypto Week” and fresh ETF filings from major players underscoring the growing institutional interest in digital asset products [48][108].