Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has exceeded $57,000 for the first time since the end of 2021. This surge is primarily attributed to the ripple effect among investors caused by increased buying by MicroStrategy, a corporate software manufacturer that has adopted a Bitcoin-focused strategy.

Bitcoin reached a high of $57,036 in Asian trading on the 27th, its highest since the second half of 2021. Other major cryptocurrencies also saw a significant rise in value in response to Bitcoin’s price increase.

Expectations for Bitcoin’s price rise are growing among market participants, and the number of investors using Bitcoin as an entry point for investment in the overall crypto market is also increasing.

In addition, the stock prices of crypto-related companies, such as Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency trading platform in the United States, have also risen significantly with the increase in Bitcoin prices. This has led to an increasing impact of Bitcoin price movements on the entire financial market.

However, there is still a speculative bubble in the Bitcoin market, and there is a risk of a price crash. The crypto market is inherently volatile, so investors are required to make calm judgments.

There are also observations that the halving period of Bitcoin is approaching, which could potentially impact the market. A halving is an event where the new supply of Bitcoin is halved, which some believe increases the rarity of Bitcoin and prompts a price increase, while others argue it causes price instability.

The recent rapid rise in Bitcoin can be said to reflect expectations for Bitcoin, such as as a measure against currency inflation or as a potential new asset class.