Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High at $126,000: How Far Can It Go?
Bitcoin has just smashed all its historical records by surpassing the symbolic $126,000 mark, driven by a confluence of macroeconomic and technical factors. Amid the "Octobull" phenomenon, options traders are already charting the next resistance zones. With explosive institutional demand and strategic repositioning in the face of US political instability, the crypto market is experiencing a calculated euphoric phase where every move matters.
Translated on October 7, 2025 at 08:38 by Simon Dumoulin
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BTC “Octobull” and Safe Haven Status: Catalysts for Exceptional Performance
This Monday, Bitcoin recorded a new all-time high (ATH) at $126,000, once again confirming the relevance of the cyclical phenomenon dubbed “Uptober” by crypto analysts. This term refers to the recurring tendency of October to generate exceptional performance during halving years. Historically, Bloomberg data reveals that BTC displays average gains of 22.5% during these October rallies over the past decade.
This bullish momentum is occurring within a particularly favorable macroeconomic context for decentralized assets. The U.S. government shutdown, which began on October 1st, has catalyzed a massive migration of capital toward assets considered safe havens. This quest for stability amid American political uncertainty has considerably strengthened the “digital gold” narrative around Bitcoin, attracting both retail and institutional investors.
The influx of institutional liquidity is a major indicator of this dynamic. American Bitcoin spot ETFs absorbed $3.2 billion in net flows in the past week alone, according to Bloomberg data. This massive institutional accumulation demonstrates that Bitcoin is no longer perceived as a mere speculative asset, but as a strategic component for portfolio diversification in the face of geopolitical turbulence and monetary devaluation.
Beyond fundamental analysis, the crypto derivatives market offers a particularly enlightening reading of sophisticated investors’ expectations and positioning. Rachael Lucas, an analyst at BTC Markets, highlights that options traders are currently monitoring critical resistance levels around $135,000, with an intermediate target at $150,000 if the bullish momentum maintains.
Bitcoin just clocked another new ATH at US$126,199. ETF inflows are booming, exchange reserves are drying up, and the US gov is still on holiday. Safe-haven vibes are strong. Next stop? US$135K to US$150K? @btcmarkets
The options market sentiment reveals remarkable bullish conviction: more than 60% of open interest is concentrated in call options, demonstrating strong investor confidence in the continuation of the rally.
This asymmetry between calls and puts constitutes a powerful technical indicator, suggesting that market makers and institutional investors anticipate a continuation of the upward trend. Nevertheless, this massive concentration of long positions also raises legitimate concerns about a potential domino effect of forced liquidations in case of a sharp reversal in the short term.
Analysis of options clustering levels reveals major friction zones. The psychological threshold of $135,000 concentrates significant volumes of call options, creating a natural resistance zone where sellers might emerge. Beyond that, the $150,000 level represents an ambitious but realistic target if BTC maintains its cruising rhythm.
Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.
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