Bitcoin has surpassed a notable milestone, going over a year without being declared 'dead' by critics. The last recorded instance on the Bitcoin Obituaries tracker was on April 17, 2024. This change in sentiment is largely due to increased institutional adoption, following the SEC's approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in March 2024, which attracted significant inflows from major asset managers like BlackRock. Bitcoin's price has demonstrated reduced volatility, consistently trading above $110,000 throughout 2025, with the current price at $118,890. The cryptocurrency's resilience against past market downturns has contributed to a more mature cultural narrative, making critics more hesitant to predict its downfall.