Bitcoin Blasts Past $122K in Parabolic Rally

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Hey everyone,

Bitcoin has officially gone parabolic, smashing through the $122,000 mark and setting a new all-time high just above $123,000. The move caught many traders off guard, with over $250 million in short positions liquidated in only a few hours. This rapid surge highlights the strength of current market momentum and the growing confidence among investors.

Institutional demand appears to be one of the key forces behind this move. Whales and large holders are transferring supply directly to long-term buyers, showing that the market isn't driven by retail frenzy alone. Add to that the optimism surrounding recent pro-crypto developments in U.S. legislation, and you’ve got a powerful cocktail fueling Bitcoin's rise.

Technically, BTC has broken out of a multi-year resistance zone that dates back to previous cycles. With this new price discovery phase, many analysts are looking toward $130,000 as the next major psychological target. Momentum indicators like RSI are running hot, which might signal a cooldown soon, but so far, the trend remains firmly upward.

Interestingly, even though prices are at record highs, on-chain activity isn’t exploding just yet. Transaction fees remain relatively low, and block space isn’t congested, suggesting that much of the buying may still be happening through OTC desks and institutional channels rather than high-frequency retail trading.

Meanwhile, altcoins are also enjoying a lift, with Ethereum, Solana, and XRP following Bitcoin’s lead and pushing toward their own highs. The market as a whole feels bullish, but some traders are beginning to question whether a short-term correction might be coming.

So what’s your take? Is Bitcoin headed for $130K and beyond, or should we expect a breather soon? Are institutions the new driving force, or is retail about to pile in next?

Let’s hear your thoughts below—bullish targets or caution flags welcome.