Author: Cointelegraph By Marcel Pechman

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Bitcoin Rally To $70K Possible As Bears At Risk Of $600M Liquidation

Key takeaways: A minor 4.3% Bitcoin price increase to $69,600 could trigger over $600 million in forced liquidations for bearish traders. Rising network hashrate and the BIP-360 quantum security proposal are helping to diminish long-term technical concerns. Bitcoin (BTC) has remained confined within a relatively tight range of $65,900 to $70,500 over the past week.…
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Bitcoin $60K Retest Odds Rise As Bearish Options, ETF Outflows Show Fear

Key takeaways: Professional traders are paying a 13% premium for downside protection as Bitcoin struggles to maintain support above $66,000. While stocks and gold remain strong, $910 million in Bitcoin ETF outflows suggest that institutional investor caution is rising. Bitcoin (BTC) price entered a downward spiral after rejecting near $71,000 on Sunday. Despite successfully defending…
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Bitcoin Bears Cap BTC At $70K Despite Negative Funding

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s futures funding rates briefly turned negative, signaling that bullish traders currently lack the conviction to use leverage. Uncertainty regarding the long-term profitability of artificial intelligence has pushed investors toward gold and US government bonds. Bitcoin (BTC) failed to reclaim the $70,000 level on Tuesday following a retraction in the S&P 500 futures.…
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Bitcoin Top Traders Hold Tight Despite 14% Price Recovery

Key takeaways: The Bitcoin long-to-short indicator at Binance hit a 30-day low, signaling a sharp decline in bullish leverage demand. US-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds reversed a negative trend with $516 million in net inflows following a period of heavy liquidations. Bitcoin (BTC) has fluctuated within a tight 8% range over the last four days, consolidating…
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Bitcoin Reclaims $71K, But How Long Will It Hold?

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s derivatives signal caution, with the options skew hitting 20% as traders fear another wave of fund liquidations. Bitcoin price recovered some of its Thursday losses, but it still struggles to match the gains of gold or tech stocks amid low leverage demand. Bitcoin (BTC) has gained 17% since the $60,150 low on…
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Bitcoin’s Chance Of Returning To $90K By March Is Slim

Key takeawys: Bitcoin fell below $63,000 as weak US job data and concerns over AI industry investments fueled investor risk aversion. Options markets show a 6% chance of Bitcoin returning to $90,000 by March. Bitcoin (BTC) slid below $63,000 on Thursday, hitting its lowest level since November 2024. The 30% drop since the failed attempt…
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$2.9B Bitcoin ETF Outflow, Bearish Futures Data Project More BTC Downside

Key takeaways: Heavy outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and massive liquidations show that the market is purging highly leveraged buyers. Bitcoin options metrics reveal that pro traders are hedging for further price drops amid a tech stock sell-off. Bitcoin (BTC) slid below $73,000 on Wednesday after briefly retesting the $79,500 level on Tuesday. This downturn…
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Here’s 4 Supporting Data Points

Key takeaways: Bitcoin fell to $74,680 after futures market liquidations, yet derivatives data show no signs of panic or extreme bearishness. Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows reached $3.2 billion, but represent less than 3% of assets under management. Bitcoin (BTC) price plunged to $74,680 on Monday after a total of $1.8 billion in bullish leveraged positions…
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Bitcoin Options Flash Extreme Fear: Is Sub-$80K BTC Next?

Key takeaways: Bitcoin options show the highest level of fear in a year, as traders brace for the possibility of a deeper selloff.  Bitcoin markets might be more stable due to high-risk leveraged positions being liquidated. Bitcoin (BTC) underwent a sharp 10% correction between Wednesday and Thursday, retesting the $81,000 level for the first time…
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Bitcoin Longs Reach 2-Year High At Bitfinex: Bullish Or Bearish?

Key takeaways: Bitfinex Bitcoin margin longs hit 2-year highs, but arbitrage suggests this isn’t a purely bullish price indicator. Bitcoin price drops as tech stock valuations and gold gains drive investors toward cautious, risk-averse behavior. Bitcoin (BTC) price plummeted to its lowest level in over two months on Thursday, retesting the $84,000 support. This sell-off…
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