"Bitcoin just hit $118K... what's next?" | Pete Rizzo on BTC All-Time Highs, its Future and Impact

Bitcoin recently smashed new all-time highs again and broke the previous high of about $112,000 — what is going to happen next? In this video, Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo joins Jessica Walker to reflect on Bitcoin's latest all-time high and what it signals for crypto adoption, institutional interest, and the future of money. As the editor at Bitcoin Magazine, Pete brings a unique blend of historical insight and market perspective — helping us decode this moment in Bitcoin’s evolution. From BlackRock’s $700K prediction to Bloomberg pricing BTC in millions, this conversation unpacks the stories, catalysts, and corporate trends shaping Bitcoin in 2025 and beyond. In this episode, you will understand the following: ✅ What Bitcoin smashing the $112K all-time high really signals — are we still early? ✅ Why Bloomberg’s BTC charts now show “millions” — and what that symbolizes ✅ How Michael Saylor’s thesis of “indestructible capital” is changing corporate finance ✅ Larry Fink’s $700,000 prediction and what it reveals about institutional demand ✅ Why Bitcoin Treasuries might be the next big onboarding wave ✅ The true backstory of the viral “Buy Bitcoin” sign from 2017 ✅ Pete’s personal rules for understanding Bitcoin’s long-term impact ✅ What Bitcoin might look like 10 years from now — and why we can’t fully imagine it yet 💡 Whether you're a crypto veteran or just entering the space, this episode gives you both the historical context and forward-looking insights to navigate the next phase of Bitcoin’s rise. ⏱️ Timestamps ⏳ 00:00 – Highlights with Pete Rizzo ⏳ 00:42 – Introducing: Pete Rizzo ⏳ 01:49 – Bitcoin hits all-time high of $112K – Pete reflects on how this compares to 2013 ⏳ 03:26 – Bloomberg now displays BTC price in millions – what this visual shift signals ⏳ 05:25 – Michael Saylor’s quote on Bitcoin as programmable and incorruptible capital - Thoughts? ⏳ 07:20 – Why more companies are buying Bitcoin and what this means for adoption ⏳ 10:12 – Backstory on the “Buy Bitcoin” sign from 2017 during Janet Yellen’s testimony ⏳ 14:12 – Larry Fink’s $700K Bitcoin prediction – legacy finance vs grassroots adoption ⏳ 16:57 – Stablecoins and tokenized assets as signs of traditional finance becoming Bitcoin-compatible ⏳ 18:04 – What’s making Pete bullish about Bitcoin as of July 2025 ⏳ 22:35 – Pete’s own “rules to understand Bitcoin” for new retail users ⏳ 25:26 – Looking ahead: what Bitcoin could look like 10 years from now and Pete’s proudest contribution ⏳ 28:37 – Outro #crypto2025 #bitcoin #binance #stablecoins #bitcoinetf #microstrategy #blackrock #bloomberg ⚠️ RISK WARNING: Digital asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. It is your responsibility to ascertain whether you are permitted to use the services of Binance based on your individual circumstances. Not financial advice. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning. 📢 Join the conversation: ➡️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/binance ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/binance ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/binance ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@binance ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.din.com/company/binance ➡️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/binance 🔗 Download Binance here (iOS, Android): https://binance.onelink.me/y874/cb98de36 🔗 Sign up for Binance here: https://www.binance.com/en?ref=ERQKP7ND&utm_source=BinanceYoutube&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial