Bitcoin’s Market Cap Surpasses Alphabet (Google), Climbing to Fifth Largest Asset Globally

Bitcoin has overtaken Alphabet (Google) to become the fifth largest asset by market capitalization globally, reaching $1.86 trillion on April 23, 2025, according to 8marketcap data. The milestone underscores Bitcoin’s growing prominence as a mainstream investment asset amid a broader crypto market rally.

April 23, 2025 – Bitcoin (BTC) has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing Alphabet (Google) in market capitalization to claim the fifth spot among the world’s largest assets, with a valuation of $1.86 trillion as of April 23, 2025, according to 8marketcap. The cryptocurrency’s rise places it behind only Gold ($22.225 trillion), Apple ($3 trillion), Microsoft ($2.726 trillion), and NVIDIA ($2.412 trillion), highlighting its increasing acceptance as a mainstream investment vehicle.

The 8marketcap data, as shown in a recent snapshot, lists Bitcoin’s price at $93,719, reflecting a 6.27% increase over the past 24 hours and a 12.05% gain over the last seven days. Alphabet (Google), now in sixth place, has a market cap of $1.859 trillion, with its stock price at $153.9, up 2.70% in 24 hours but down 1.03% over the past week. The total value of all assets tracked by 8marketcap stands at $147.721 trillion, down 1.09% on the day but up 0.40% over the past seven days, indicating a mixed market performance.

Bitcoin’s rise to the fifth largest asset by market cap marks a historic moment for the cryptocurrency, which has grown from a niche digital asset to a global financial powerhouse. As institutional adoption accelerates and regulatory clarity improves, Bitcoin’s trajectory could see it challenge even higher-ranked assets, though its volatility remains a key consideration for investors.