BTC price can 'easily' hit $95K: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin surged past $80,000 for the first time in three months, with analysts forecasting a potential climb to $88,000-$95,000. Bullish momentum stems from strong ETF inflows and technical breakouts, though traders debate whether a bear flag structure signals further gains or deeper corrections. Federal Reserve dissent and inflation concerns add volatility to risk assets, creating uncertainty for crypto markets globally, including India's growing investor base.
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