Can Bitcoin reclaim $120k? Analysts warn of macro pressures
Analysts at Bitfinex see Bitcoin targeting $117K–$120K, but recovery hinges on fresh capital entering the spot market.
- Analysts at Bitfinex report a 2.5x imbalance between sellers and buyers in crypto markets
- U.S.–China trade tensions erased $1 trillion from the crypto market
- For Bitcoin to recover, fresh capital needs to enter, despite murky fundamentals
After weathering one of the most violent liquidation events in crypto history, Bitcoin could be making a comeback. On Monday, Oct. 13, Bitfinex released a report detailing the crash and outlining a potential recovery. However, the outlook largely depends on spot demand and macro clarity.
BTC rebounded from the largest liquidation event in history by notional value. Sparked by U.S.-China trade tensions, the crash wiped out almost $1 trillion from the crypto market cap in hours, from $4.26 trillion to $3.30 trillion.
Bitcoin price chart, showing the major price drop that led to the liquidation event | Source: Bitfinex Alpha
While Bitcoin (BTC) fell 18.1%, altcoins declined as much as 80%, with some temporarily becoming illiquid. The report notes that a 2.5x imbalance toward sellers created the conditions for the flash crash, contributing to $19 billion in futures liquidations in a single day. Although BTC bounced, further recovery remains uncertain.
Chart depicting Bitcoin liquidations, which reached more than $19 billion in a single day | Source: Bitfinex Alpha
Will Bitcoin recover to $120,000?
According to Bitfinex analysts, the recovery will largely depend on BTC holding key support at $110,000. That would put it in position to retest the $117,000 to $120,000 range. However, additional gains will depend on spot demand and the macro backdrop.
For a full recovery, Bitcoin needs fresh capital inflows to drive spot demand. This will largely depend on macro conditions, which are currently clouded by the lack of economic data due to the U.S. government shutdown.
“For now, the absence of data may be masking underlying fragility. If the shutdown persists, delayed reports on inflation and employment could amplify volatility once they are released. But the market message is clear: liquidity, credit confidence, and the expectation of further easing from the Fed are keeping the economy afloat, even as the lights in Washington remain dim,” wrote analysts at Bitfinex.
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