Bitcoin Surges Past $113K Amid US-China Trade Optimism

Key Points:
  • Bitcoin  BTC -1.10% surged due to US-China trade optimism.
  • US-China summit actions boost crypto sentiment.
  • Affects include increased investor confidence.

Bitcoin surged past $113,000 following renewed optimism from the upcoming US-China summit involving President Trump and President Xi, boosting investor sentiment in global markets.

The summit’s anticipation has led to increased cryptocurrency investments, with significant gains in BTC, ETH, SOL, and ADA, reflecting broader market confidence.

Bitcoin’s recent surge above $113,000 is attributed to positive signals from upcoming US-China trade negotiations. The Trump-Xi summit scheduled for October 30–31, 2025, has been a catalyst for increased market activity.

Key figures involved in the discussions include President Trump, President Xi, and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Michael Saylor and Changpeng Zhao have also played significant roles by affecting the crypto market dynamics.

The anticipated improvement in US-China relations has bolstered global risk appetite. In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin, Ethereum  ETH -2.66% , Solana, and Cardano saw notable gains reflecting this sentiment.

Financial markets experienced increased inflows, especially in Bitcoin ETFs, signaling strong investor belief in burgeoning trading conditions. Exchanges noted low reserve levels, pointing to accumulation trends.

Analysts predict ongoing effects on cryptocurrencies and broader sectors as trade optimism grows. This development has parallels with past macroeconomic events influencing digital asset markets.

Potential financial impacts include further volatility in altcoin prices and increased speculative activity on exchange platforms. Previous trade negotiations have historically driven crypto spikes, a trend expected to continue. As Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision, stated:

Risk appetite is shifting—a US-China detente typically front-runs a crypto rally and capital flows into digital assets.

Otto Bergmanr

Otte Bergmar is a crypto journalist covering Scandinavian and European blockchain markets, with a focus on decentralisation, privacy, and the AI–crypto interface. He reports on Web3 startups, market structure, and EU policy; from licensing regimes to consumer protection and cross-border compliance. At TokenTopNews, Otte transforms policy drafts, regulatory disclosures, and on-chain data into actionable, decision-ready insights, helping readers understand how regulation influences blockchain adoption across Europe.