Bitcoin Updates: Comparing Bitcoin’s Value Proposition to Nasdaq’s Earnings Advantage
- Nasdaq's Q3 2025 earnings beat forecasts but shares fell 2.5%, while Bitcoin trades at a 34x P/E discount to peers. - Institutional investors favor Bitcoin as a store of value, with $8.7B inflows vs. $9.6B for Ethereum's yield-driven appeal. - Bitcoin's $1.27B corporate holdings and Rumble's tipping feature highlight growing real-world adoption despite retail investor skepticism. - Analysts question $1.6M-$2M Bitcoin price targets, noting they require unprecedented global financial shifts and regulatory
Bitcoin Trades at a Marked Discount Compared to Nasdaq's Value
Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) distinguished itself in the third quarter of 2025, delivering both earnings and revenue that outperformed projections. The financial powerhouse posted a 15% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $1.315 billion and topping the anticipated $1.297 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at 88 cents, exceeding the 85-cent estimate, according to
By comparison,
The institutional environment is evolving as well.
Adoption in practical use cases is accelerating. Rumble, a video-sharing service, revealed plans to introduce Bitcoin tipping for its 51 million monthly users in partnership with
There is no shortage of bold forecasts for Bitcoin’s future. Tom Lee of BitMine projected that Bitcoin could reach between $1.6 million and $2 million if it were to match gold’s total market cap, while Michael Saylor predicted a price of $21 million per Bitcoin in 21 years, according to
Nasdaq’s robust performance and Bitcoin’s growing institutional interest illustrate different directions in the market. While Nasdaq’s valuation remains steady, Bitcoin’s ability to close its valuation gap will depend on wider adoption, regulatory developments, and broader economic trends.
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