Key Bitcoin and Ethereum options metrics show traders are wildly bullish
Ethereum price is now the center of attention but options data shows pro traders are still wildly bullish on Bitcoin price. In the last few days, Bitcoin (BTC) price has underperformed Ether (ETH) by almost 20%. Even though BTC seems to be struggling to break the $18,800 barrier, both cryptocurrencies display the same bullishness according to derivatives markets data.BTC/USD and ETH/USD at Bitstamp. Source: Digital Assets DataEther is entering a parabolic rally as its Eth2 network launch progresses, and this optimism is reflected in the options markets. Despite the lack of similar price....
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As the broader crypto asset market takes a breather following its recent rally beyond a $3 trillion market capitalization, traders are increasingly seeking leverage through options contracts on Bitcoin and Ethereum. This surge in derivatives activity comes as both BTC and ETH prices consolidate in a narrow trading range, with Bitcoin holding between $94,000 and $95,000 during the same period. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Explode To $210,000 This Year, Says Quant Powerhouse Presto The tight price action is reflected in falling implied volatility (IV) levels. Bitcoin’s 7-day IV dropped from....
Ethereum options data show traders anticipate a continued surge to $880 over the next four weeks. Ether (ETH) price has gained 88% since November, astonishing even the most bullish investors as the top altcoin secured a 2020 high at $750. Aside from the upcoming CME ETH futures launch scheduled for Feb. 8, the phenomenal growth of the total value locked (TVL) in Decentralized Finance protocols also played a major part.Total Value Locked, USD. Source: DeFi PulseAs the above data indicates, investors are even more confident that Eth2 has been a success, despite the real potential of delays....
Data show pro traders are still bullish even as Bitcoin price dips below $30,000 and Friday’s $4 billion BTC options expiry approaches. In the last 24-hours Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped 10% today to test the $30,000 support. This drop below what traders have described as a ‘key’ support occurred just two days ahead of this month’s futures and options expiry. Despite the record-high $4 billion options expiry being just two days away, both bull and bear sides traded similar sizes today.Unlike futures contracts, options are divided into two segments. Call (buy) options allow the buyer to....
Both Bitcoin's technicals and analysis of on-chain indicators are "wildly bullish," says Vailshire Capital Management, with BTC/USD reaching three-day highs. A fresh Bitcoin (BTC) breakout is "imminent" and most likely to the upside, hedge fund Vailshire Capital Management says.In a tweet on Jan. 19, Jeff Ross, the firm's founder and CEO, described the outlook for BTC performance as "wildly bullish."Vailshire Capital 'steadfastly long' BTCUsing a combination of on-chain metrics and macro insight, Ross highlighted an upcoming end to the ranging and conolidation seen in the Bitcoin price....
Data shows Ethereum options traders are less bearish than before, but lower gas fees and smart contract deposits give ETH bulls little hope. Ether (ETH) price is up 60% since May 3, outperforming leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) by 32% over that span. However, evidence suggests the current $1,600 support lacks strength as network use and smart contract deposit metrics weakened. Moreover, ETH derivatives show increasing sell pressure from margin traders.The positive price move was primarily driven by growing certainty of the "Ethereum merge" transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS)....