Bitcoin continues to attract attention from institutional investors, while its ETF holdings are increasing, shaping new forecasts and projects in the cryptocurrency space.
Institutional Interest and Bitcoin ETFs
The number of Bitcoin ETFs continues to grow, leading to a significant increase in assets under management. According to CoinMarketCap, in May 2025, ETF assets reached $116 billion, with a net inflow of $591 million last week.
Bitcoin Price Predictions
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao recently stated that he expects Bitcoin's price to reach $1 million in the current cycle, citing increased institutional investments as a key factor. "BULLISH: Binance founder thinks Bitcoin price could exceed $500,000 and $1,000,000 this cycle."
Emerging Layer 2 Projects
The growing interest in Bitcoin is driving the development of Layer 2 solutions. The Bitcoin Pepe (BPEP) project has already raised $7.7 million through its public presale, focusing on addressing transaction capacity issues. Other projects like CartelFi and PepeX also offer innovative solutions to enhance user experience and increase profitability.
Given the growth of institutional investments, Layer 2 projects like Bitcoin Pepe, CartelFi, and PepeX are expected to have substantial growth potential in the future.
