Factors limiting Bitcoin's rise above $105,000 despite favorable news flow

Bitcoin saw a strong start to 2025, gaining 13.5% in the first 30 days due to a more favorable attitude towards the sector from the US government. However, its price has been capped at $105,000, leading traders to question the reasons behind the apparent stagnation. Three factors are preventing a new all-time high for Bitcoin: the global economic slowdown, the AI bubble, and slow institutional adoption. Until these conditions are met, Bitcoin's upside above $105,000 appears limited.