Bitcoin News Update: After 17 Years, Bitcoin Emerges as a Geopolitical Safeguard for Institutions

On October 31, 2025, Bitcoin—the pioneering cryptocurrency—celebrated 17 years since its whitepaper was published in 2008. Since its creation, Bitcoin has been characterized by dramatic price swings, technological progress, and increasing acceptance by major institutions. Recent events highlight Bitcoin’s shifting influence in corporate finance, global politics, and speculative trading.

Shares of Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS) jumped 26% on October 28 after the company revealed its

reserves had climbed to $68.8 million, representing half of its total market value. Holding 194.5513 Bitcoin, the firm intends to invest an additional $46.5 million in Bitcoin through a systematic dollar-cost averaging approach, as detailed in an . At the same time, Metaplanet—the world’s fourth-largest public Bitcoin holder—unveiled a ¥75 billion stock buyback plan to strengthen its treasury approach. The company, with 30,823 Bitcoin, reaffirmed its ambition to amass 210,000 by 2027, according to . MicroStrategy, which holds more Bitcoin than any other public company, posted $2.8 billion in net income for Q3, largely due to Bitcoin appreciation, supporting its long-term holding strategy, per .

Bitcoin’s value increased by 1.6% to $111,390 after news broke of a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping in South Korea, raising optimism for easing U.S.-China trade disputes, as reported by

. This uptick reversed earlier declines caused by Trump’s tariff threats. Experts observed that periods of geopolitical calm often coincide with renewed institutional interest in Bitcoin, which is increasingly seen as a safeguard against global economic risks.

Bitcoin’s recent price movements have caught the eye of both traders and investors. On October 28, BTC/USD remained above $114,000, supported by the 50-day EMA at $113,407, according to

. The asset faces resistance at $115,137, and a breakout could push prices toward $120,000. On the other hand, a fall below $113,407 might see prices drop to $110,000. Ongoing accumulation by institutions—such as Coinbase, which now holds 14,548 Bitcoin—demonstrates sustained confidence in Bitcoin’s future, as highlighted in .

Industry figures remain bullish. Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy forecasted Bitcoin reaching $150,000 by year’s end and $1 million within ten years, while Robert Kiyosaki anticipated a $200,000 price before Christmas, according to

. These predictions are based on Bitcoin’s limited supply—just 1 million coins left to be mined—and rising institutional interest. Saylor’s firm, which owns 640,808 BTC, has seen its stock outperform Bitcoin in recent quarters, despite a 12% drop in 2025.

President Donald Trump’s commitment to making the U.S. a leader in cryptocurrency has improved regulatory transparency, prompting more companies to add Bitcoin to their treasuries. Initiatives like Metaplanet’s stock buyback and MicroStrategy’s capital deployment reflect a broader move toward Bitcoin-focused strategies. Meanwhile, Coinbase’s $299 million Bitcoin purchase in Q3 signals the asset’s evolution from a speculative play to a strategic reserve.