Synopsis – Bitcoin’s sharp $19 billion flash crash on Friday rattled traders but failed to damage its long-term outlook. The world’s largest cryptocurrency quickly reclaimed the $114,000 mark within two days after the liquidity wipeout that erased $15 billion in futures open interest.

Despite that recovery, the setback has cooled short-term enthusiasm. Analysts say the rally toward a new all-time high near $125,000 could now take weeks or even months. The event reignited risk awareness among investors who still treat Bitcoin as a high-beta asset linked, at least partly, to tech stocks. Sustained upside momentum may depend on stronger confidence in global economic growth.

For now, many traders prefer caution over speculation, reflecting that the recent turbulence affected sentiment more

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