Major banks are now offering institutional Bitcoin trading, signaling a shift in how crypto is viewed by traditional finance players. This coincides with easing US regulatory scrutiny of crypto banks, leading to increased investment and market momentum for Bitcoin. August 2025 saw Standard Chartered launch such services, followed by El Salvador’s introduction of Bitcoin-only regulated banks. These developments are driving Bitcoin’s price beyond record highs while signaling greater acceptance within mainstream financial institutions. This is further evidenced by heightened stablecoin trading. The potential for institutional investment to accelerate Bitcoin’s growth is significant, and the market expects a surge in both Bitcoin value and overall investment activity.