Standard Chartered Reaffirms Bitcoin $100,000 Call Amid Market Volatility

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Standard Chartered maintains its year-end Bitcoin price target of $100,000 despite a recent crash below $60,000, citing potential buying opportunities and strategic purchases, though market sentiment and analyst predictions vary widely.

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Standard Chartered Reaffirms Bitcoin $100,000 Call Amid Market Volatility

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