Key TakeawaysBNB briefly surged to a new all-time high of $1,370 before stabilizing around $1,310, leading the post-crash crypto recovery.Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded to around $115,200, while Ethereum (ETH) climbed to $4,145, with Cardano (ADA) and Dogecoin (DOGE) each gaining over 9%.The total crypto market capitalization reclaimed the $4 trillion mark after losing nearly $500 billion in Friday’s flash crash.Institutional inflows into crypto funds totaled $3.17 billion last week, signaling continued confidence.Analysts describe the sell-off as a “leverage reset,” with bullish structure intact and ETF flows still strong.$19 Billion Flash Crash Triggers Historic LiquidationsFriday’s flash crash — sparked by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports — sent shockwaves through global risk assets, wiping out $19 billion in crypto derivatives positions in the largest single-day liquidation on record.Bitcoin tumbled from around $121,000 to below $103,000, while Ethereum briefly dipped under $3,700. Within 48 hours, the market began to stabilize as U.S.–China trade rhetoric softened.Despite the turmoil, CoinShares reported $3.17 billion in inflows to digital-asset investment products last week, with Bitcoin funds alone drawing $2.7 billion. Weekly trading volumes hit an all-time high of $53 billion, including $15.3 billion on Friday.“This was a massive emotional reset,” said Justin d’Anethan, Head of Partnerships at Arctic Digital.“Volatility cuts both ways — traders were punished on the way down and the snap-back up. But the longer-term structure is intact. ETF inflows remain strong, exchange balances are near cycle lows, and the broader narrative is arguably stronger after the washout.”More than 6,300 wallets were liquidated on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, triggering an auto-deleverage cascade that intensified the drop before stabilizing systemically.BNB Leads Recovery With New Record HighThe standout performer was BNB, which briefly hit $1,370, its highest price ever, before easing to around $1,310 as traders took profits. The surge reflects robust BNB Chain activity, which led all networks in transaction fees ($7.88 million) and application revenue ($6.65 million) over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.Other major gainers included:Bitcoin (BTC): $115,200 (+2.6%)Ethereum (ETH): $4,145 (+8.0%)Cardano (ADA): $0.86 (+9.4%)Dogecoin (DOGE): $0.21 (+9.1%)Solana (SOL): $195 (+6.8%)Chainlink (LINK): $19.7 (+8.9%)The overall crypto market cap rebounded to $4.02 trillion, erasing much of Friday’s decline.Geopolitics Cool, Risk Appetite ReturnsThe rebound gained traction as China’s Ministry of Commerce clarified that rare-earth export controls would not amount to a blanket ban, while Trump signaled that “the U.S.A wants to help China, not hurt it.”Markets interpreted those remarks as a cooling of trade tensions, sparking a relief rally across equities and crypto.“If the U.S.–China spat doesn’t escalate into a full-on trade war, the market could recover toward all-time highs,” said Jeff Mei, COO of BTSE.Institutional Buying IntensifiesLarge institutions moved quickly to capitalize on the dip:BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired 128,700 ETH (~$480 million).MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor hinted at fresh Bitcoin purchases with a “Don’t Stop ₿elievin’” post on X.MARA Holdings bought 400 BTC (~$46 million) during the weekend rebound.Tom Lee, Executive Chairman of BitMine, called the event “a healthy flush,” saying, “Any sell-off without structural damage is a good buying opportunity.”Analysts Eye Golden Cross, ETF MomentumCrypto analysts note that Bitcoin is approaching a golden cross pattern — a bullish indicator that preceded historic rallies in 2017 and 2020.ETF inflows have now reached $48.7 billion year-to-date, already surpassing last year’s total, underscoring institutional commitment.“A confirmed breakout could absolutely explode Bitcoin’s price in the coming weeks,” said market analyst Mister Crypto, citing technical support and on-chain liquidity trends.Others expect near-term consolidation before another leg higher as leverage rebuilds under healthier funding conditions.Market Snapshot (As of Oct 13, 2025)TokenPrice (USD)24 h ChangeHighlightBitcoin (BTC)$115,200+2.6 %Recovering from $103 k lowEthereum (ETH)$4,145+8.0 %Strong DeFi reboundBNB (BNB)$1,310+13.4 %Hit $1,370 ATHSolana (SOL)$195+6.8 %DEX activity surgesCardano (ADA)$0.86+9.4 %Top gainer post-crashDogecoin (DOGE)$0.21+9.1 %Retail momentum returnsChainlink (LINK)$19.7+8.9 %Oracles regain tractionLeverage Cleansed, Bull Structure IntactMarket observers emphasize that the recent volatility purged excess leverage rather than derailing the bull market. With exchange reserves near multi-year lows and ETF inflows robust, sentiment remains fundamentally optimistic.“Leverage was burned, not belief,” one analyst said.If macro conditions stabilize and central banks begin rate easing in 2025, analysts expect Bitcoin to challenge $150,000–$200,000, with ETH, BNB, and SOL likely driving the next wave of capital rotation.
Joy
Miyuki
Weatherly