CoinDesk Podcast Network Bitcoin's Market Cap Soars Past Google's After Hitting New All-Time High | COINDESK DAILY
Aug 14, 2025
Bitcoin has made headlines by soaring past its previous all-time high, reaching over $124,000 and surpassing Google's market cap to become the fifth-largest asset globally. The surge coincides with rising interest in risk assets, particularly among investors. The podcast also covers the public debut of the crypto exchange Bullish on the New York Stock Exchange and introduces Midnight's innovative token distribution approach aimed at fostering a diverse community.
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Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High
- Bitcoin topped its prior high and briefly traded above $124,000, showing renewed bullish momentum.
- The rally pushed Bitcoin past Google's $2.4 trillion market cap, making it the fifth-largest asset by market value.
Bullish Goes Public, Draws Institutional Demand
- Bullish (owner of CoinDesk) completed an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange and saw heavy early interest and volatility.
- ARK Invest bought $172 million of shares, highlighting institutional demand for crypto-related equities.
How To Participate In Midnight Glacier Drop
- Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX, and BAT are eligible to participate in Midnight's Glacier Drop phase.
- Visit midnight.gd to learn how to claim NIGHT and prepare for the multi-phase token distribution.