Bitcoin Price Surges 4% to $116,000 Amid Dovish Fed Comments

The Bitcoin (BTC) market experienced a 4% price increase on Friday, now trading above $116,000, following dovish comments from US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This recovery has revived bullish sentiments among analysts.

Key Insights from Recent Price Movement

  • Bitcoin bounced off the lower boundary of a long-standing ascending channel, known as the "Wall of Worry."
  • This support zone has been effective since November 2023.
  • Immediate technical target is around $144,000, indicating a potential 24% rise from current levels.
  • If bullish momentum continues, resistance may be near $183,000.
  • A break below the ascending channel could lead to a drop towards the $95,000–$100,000 range.

Market Performance Overview

Currently, Bitcoin trades at $115,641, reflecting a 3.21% gain in the last 24 hours and a 38.78% increase in daily trading volume, reaching $80.33 billion. However, Bitcoin shows losses of 1.76% weekly and 1.94% monthly.

Future Projections

  • Analyst Jordan Pivato predicts the current market cycle peak on October 21, 2025, based on historical trends.
  • The ongoing cycle is expected to last 550 days, slightly longer than the previous cycle.
  • Historically, October has been Bitcoin's most bullish month, with average gains of 46.72% and a median increase of 10.82% over the past twelve years.