Bitcoin could overtake Apple’s $3T market cap in 6-12 months if its current rally continues, needing a price around $152K-$165K. This would boost crypto adoption, shake tech stock confidence, and likely trigger stricter regulations. Markets could see increased volatility as investors shift toward decentralized assets.[](https://www.banklesstimes.com/articles/2025/05/19/bitcoin-market-cap-flipped-google-can-it-flip-apple-microsoft-nvidia/)[](https://www.ccn.com/education/crypto/can-crypto-market-caps-outshine-apple-or-amazon/)