Bitcoin opened the year at 42,283 USDT, according to Binance data. Influenced by significant events such as the SEC’s approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs and the Bitcoin halving, Bitcoin reached a historic high of 73,777 USDT in March this year. Subsequently, the price retraced and is currently trading at 62,669 USDT, marking a 48.45% increase in the first half of the year.