On May 22, 2025, the cryptocurrency community celebrated the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day, marking the first known commercial transaction using Bitcoin. In 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John's pizzas, valued at approximately $41 at the time. Today, those same 10,000 BTC are worth over $1.1 billion, just shy of Papa John's market cap of $1.3 billion. Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $111,754 on this day, surpassing Amazon's market cap. The surge in Bitcoin's value has been fueled by institutional interest, regulatory advancements in the U.S., including the launch of Bitcoin ETFs by BlackRock and Fidelity, and a weakening U.S. dollar. President Donald Trump's recent executive order to establish a government reserve of Bitcoin in Texas has further boosted its legitimacy and appeal. Several cryptocurrency companies marked the occasion with promotions and events. Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, announced giveaways of pizzas to over 2,000 people at gatherings worldwide. The crypto community also celebrated with online posts and real-world pizza parties, reflecting on Bitcoin's journey from a niche digital currency to a mainstream financial asset. The popularity of Bitcoin was also driven by its use on the online black-market site Silk Road and recent acceptance by Steak 'n Shake for purchases.