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A Stealth Force In Derivatives—Why Bitcoin Can’t Punch Past $80,000 Yet

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Bitcoin (BTC) failed again to push back above the $80,000 level this week, a price point that has remained stubbornly resistant since early February. After struggling through the latest attempt to break higher, BTC retraced to around $75,400 on Wednesday. Bloomberg attributes part of this stagnation to a less visible but powerful force: positioning in… Continue reading A Stealth Force In Derivatives—Why Bitcoin Can’t Punch Past $80,000 Yet→

Bitcoin Market Caution Rises After Failed Breakout: Glassnode Data

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The Bitcoin market remains subject to high uncertainty, with bearish sentiments at heightened levels. In the last week, the premier cryptocurrency attempted another failed breakout as prices faced stiff resistance at the $75,000 level. With Bitcoin now back to around $70,000, Glassnode data on the options market shows that traders are pushing for more downside… Continue reading Bitcoin Market Caution Rises After Failed Breakout: Glassnode Data→

Bitcoin Options Update: Market Panic Fades But Traders Remain Defensive – Details

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Bearish sentiments continue to dominate the Bitcoin market as the premier cryptocurrency looks to record a fifth consecutive monthly loss. Presently, prices are consolidating beneath the $70,000 mark, as market bulls struggle to force a decisive breakout above the resistance zone.  Amid this choppy price action, data from the Bitcoin options market shows that traders… Continue reading Bitcoin Options Update: Market Panic Fades But Traders Remain Defensive – Details→

This Friday’s Bitcoin Options Expiry Could Shake Up The Market: What To Look Out For

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As the year comes to a close, Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching a pivotal moment that could lead to increased market volatility. This Friday, December 26, more than $23 billion worth of Bitcoin options are set to expire, marking the largest options expiration in the cryptocurrency’s history. How $23 Billion Roll-Off May Impact Bitcoin Prices Market… Continue reading This Friday’s Bitcoin Options Expiry Could Shake Up The Market: What To Look Out For→

Bitcoin Options Craze: OI Looks Set To Keep Printing ATHs, Glassnode Says

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Glassnode has explained how the Bitcoin options Open Interest has been climbing recently and looks set to explore new all-time highs (ATHs). Bitcoin Options Open Interest Has Already Bounced Back From Oct Expiry In a new options market. This segment of derivatives trading involves traders betting on future price moves through contracts giving the right… Continue reading Bitcoin Options Craze: OI Looks Set To Keep Printing ATHs, Glassnode Says→

Bitcoin Options Traders Don’t Expect Volatility: Contrarian Signal Brewing?

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Bitcoin options markets are showing a low volatility expectation, something that has actually preceded sharp price action in the past. Bitcoin Options ATM IV Has Been Going Down Recently In its latest weekly report, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Options At-The-Money Implied Volatility. Implied Volatility (IV) refers… Continue reading Bitcoin Options Traders Don’t Expect Volatility: Contrarian Signal Brewing?→

Bitcoin Options Traders Expect Quiet—But On-Chain Data Suggests Chaos

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The Bitcoin Options traders have been pricing in low implied volatility, but on-chain data shows a setup ripe for amplified price swings. Bitcoin Options ATM IV Has Been Trending Lower In its latest weekly report, the analytics firm volatility risk associated with Bitcoin looks from the perspective of on-chain analysis. The indicator shared by Glassnode… Continue reading Bitcoin Options Traders Expect Quiet—But On-Chain Data Suggests Chaos→

Bitcoin Options Market Signals Further Upside Potential For BTC Price: New ATH Soon?

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Following the return above $100,000 in the previous week, Bitcoin has fought well to maintain its hold above the six-figure mark in recent days. While the flagship cryptocurrency retains its six-figure valuation, there’s still some momentum lacking in its price action, as spotlighted by last week’s performance.  According to recent analysis, the sluggishness and apparent… Continue reading Bitcoin Options Market Signals Further Upside Potential For BTC Price: New ATH Soon?→

Bitcoin Volatility To Peak By November 8 As ‘Trump Trade’ Intensifies – Report

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According to Bitfinex, Bitcoin (BTC) volatility is set to intensify over the next week. A “potent mix” of geopolitical and macroeconomic factors has significantly influenced the flagship crypto’s performance, with anticipation for the outcome of the US election and Q4’s close setting a potential target of $80,000 by year-end. Bitcoin Volatility About To Reach Its… Continue reading Bitcoin Volatility To Peak By November 8 As ‘Trump Trade’ Intensifies – Report→

Bitcoin Price Braces For Volatility Ahead Of Chinese Stimulus Speculations, Options Expiry

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Bitcoin (BTC) may experience increased volatility in the coming days, driven by speculation surrounding another Chinese fiscal stimulus announcement and the expiration of BTC options worth $1.1 billion. Chinese Stimulus Measures To Help Bitcoin? According to the State Council Information Office, China’s Finance Minister, Lan Fo’an, is expected to provide details on upcoming fiscal stimulus… Continue reading Bitcoin Price Braces For Volatility Ahead Of Chinese Stimulus Speculations, Options Expiry→