Bitcoin has outperformed technology stocks recently, with Standard Chartered predicting it could reach $88,500 by the weekend. The bank sees Bitcoin as a strong player, potentially immune to traditional market turbulence, positioning it as a hedge against "US isolation." Standard Chartered's global head of digital asset research expects Bitcoin to rise to $88,500 by the weekend, citing its potential to gain value as the US becomes increasingly isolated. Bitcoin's resilience and ability to act as both an investment and a hedge in certain scenarios against traditional financial markets were highlighted.