News: Bitcoin experienced a significant intraday surge, recovering over $300 and breaking key resistance levels, driven partly by a weakening US Dollar. This contrasts with ongoing bearish sentiment in global markets and negative news regarding mining operations. Altcoins like Bitcoin Cash ABC saw substantial declines, while security concerns like the Electrum wallet scam persist. The market remains highly sensitive to macroeconomic factors and technical levels.

Market Probabilities: 
Bull 40% | Base 40% | Bear 20%

Recommendations: 
Short-term: BUY
Long-term: HOLD
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