Bitcoin is positioned for a potential near-term rally as retail demand surges and macroeconomic stress eases, despite continued institutional selling. The Financial Stress Index remains below zero, suggesting improved liquidity conditions that could support a modest Bitcoin rebound. Between October 13 and 17, retail investors added approximately $1.66 billion in Bitcoin to private wallets, while institutions offloaded about $1.23 billion, according to data from CoinGlass and SoSoValue. Analysts indicate that sustained momentum will depend on ongoing interest from both retail and institutional buyers.