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The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,200 points on Friday, contributing to a broad market rebound, while Bitcoin recovered nearly all of its losses from a dramatic Thursday plunge that had seen the cryptocurrency fall over 50% from its October peak. Friday’s rally in Bitcoin marked its largest single-day gain in almost three years, with price swings of around 13% reigniting trader interest in the asset’s high-volatility environment. These movements reflect continued instability in both traditional and digital markets, with investors reacting to shifting sentiment and macroeconomic factors. Sources differ in their framing of these events. MarketWatch characterizes the Dow’s milestone as occurring amid underlying market fragility, suggesting caution about future risk and volatility. It also frames Bitcoin’s earlier surge as speculative excess, noting that projections of $200,000 by 2025 now appear unrealistic. In contrast, Bloomberg emphasizes Bitcoin’s resilience and its enduring appeal to speculative traders, highlighting the asset’s ability to rebound sharply and restore its status as a magnet for high-risk trading activity. While all sources agree on the magnitude of price swings and the timing of the rebound, they vary in whether to view these movements as signs of market recovery or unsustainable speculation.