Author: Cointelegraph By Marcel Pechman

Key takeaways: Rising demand for put options and miner BTC deposits highlights growing caution among traders despite price resilience near $108,000. Analysts at Bitwise argue that deep drops in market sentiment often precede rebounds, framing the correction as a “contrarian buying window”. Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $107,600 on Thursday, prompting traders to question whether Friday’s…
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Key takeaways: CME’s futures open interest in the top four cryptocurrencies reached $28.3 billion, surpassing Binance’s $23 billion and Bybit’s $12.2 billion. Despite CME’s lead in open interest, unregulated exchanges still dominate trading volumes, especially in altcoin and perpetual futures. Friday’s cryptocurrency market crash wiped out a record $74 billion in leveraged positions across the…
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Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s resilience after Friday’s $19 billion flash crash shows long-term demand remains strong despite short-term risk aversion. Derivatives traders remain cautious, with arbitrage opportunities and negative funding rates signaling heightened counterparty risk. Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $114,000 mark less than 48 hours after Friday’s flash crash, which wiped out $15 billion from BTC…
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Key takeaways: Friday’s Bitcoin price crash shows volatility persists in the spot BTC ETF era, with leverage and liquidity stress amplifying losses. Liquidations hit $5 billion as portfolio margin systems failed, highlighting risks of illiquid collateral assets. Bitcoin derivatives suggest market makers remain cautious amid low liquidity, insolvency rumors, and Monday’s US national holiday, leading…
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Key takeaways: Derivatives data show limited confidence among Bitcoin traders despite strong ETF inflows, keeping downside risks on the table. Gold’s surge and falling Treasury yields highlight growing investor fear as fiscal stress and trade disputes weigh on traders’ sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled to regain bullish momentum since reaching its $126,219 all-time high on…
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Key takeaways: Over $3.5 billion in weekly ETF inflows and a 5-year low in exchange balances highlight renewed institutional confidence in Bitcoin. Healthy futures open interest and continuous BTC adoption suggest that traders expect Bitcoin to challenge $150,000 soon. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a 4.2% correction on Tuesday after reaching a $126,219 all-time high the previous…
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Key takeaways: Paul Tudor Jones expects massive upside from US markets, but notes that widespread retail and institutional participation is required for a market peak. US stock market valuations and economic conditions don’t point to an immediate downturn, supporting the thesis of continued speculative momentum. Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones firmly believes that US financial…
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Key takeaways: Over $313 million in Bitcoin bearish positions were liquidated, signaling conditions for a short squeeze. Gold’s momentum highlights investors’ search for alternatives as interest rate cut expectations gain traction. Bitcoin (BTC) flirted with the $121,000 level on Thursday, marking its highest point in seven weeks. Bulls remain confident, noting that current conditions are…
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Key takeaways: Yields on US 10-year Treasurys declined, highlighting growing risk aversion and demand for safe-haven assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs faced $430 million inflows while equities stayed muted, signaling potential decoupling from traditional markets. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a two-week high on Wednesday following the United States federal government shutdown. However, investors remain cautious, recalling that…
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