Weekend Discussion - September 27, 2025

Safeguard duty on cement won’t raise prices, say firms

MANILA, Philippines — The proposed safeguard duty on cement imports is unlikely to raise prices but instead help safeguard the local industry against unfair competition, an industry group said. “The measure is needed to give local manufacturers a fair chance to compete against foreign suppliers that enjoy government support,” the Cement Manufacturers Association of the

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: Bulls Eye $125K Scenario After $82K Bounce, Eyes on Critical $84K–$85K Zone

The post Bitcoin is navigating a pivotal juncture as its rebound from $82K sparks renewed attention among traders. Scenario-based analysis suggests that BTC could trend toward $125K in the coming months-contingent on maintaining key support levels and broader market stability. Historically, Bitcoin has experienced significant pullbacks after sharp rallies, making the current $82K-$84K support zone critical for the near-term trajectory. Technical and macroeconomic factors now converge, providing both opportunities and risks for investors and traders alike. BTC Rebounds After Monthly Lows After touching a low of $80,659 on November 21, 2025, Bitcoin rebounded to close at $84, 461 the following day, according to TradingView’s daily price chart. This follows a broader decline from the October peak near $125, 000-a drop that erased nearly all annual gains and reduced market capitalization by approximately $800 billion (CoinMarketCap data). Analysts frame the 80 → 125 call as a straightforward bounce-to-breakout scenario, projecting a recovery from the $80K support toward the $125K resistance based on historical post-dip rally patterns. The plan is simple: 80 → 125,” highlighting horizontal support around $80, 000 as a potential launchpad for a bullish cycle. This view, though speculative, aligns with historical rebound patterns. Key Support and Resistance Levels Technical analysis on the daily and 4-hour charts shows BTC hovering above a key support area between $81,782 and $84, 335 (volume-profile demand zone confirmed by prior failed breakouts). Traders are monitoring this zone as a springboard for upward movement. Upside scenario: A sustained rebound above this support, combined with reclaiming $89,000, could open a path toward supply areas near $125K. Downside risk: A breakdown below $81,782 could trigger further declines, potentially revisiting sub-$80K levels. Analysts note that Bitcoin must reclaim.