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Bitcoin is currently testing a crucial support area holding the price for the past several weeks. The next days or even hours will likely determine which direction BTC will head to in the short term. While a bullish reversal is probable if the level holds, there is the possibility of a bearish breakdown, leading to another long liquidation cascade below the $40K mark. Technical Analysis Bitcoin’s price has been in a strong downtrend since the $69K top during the first half of...

Following a steady weekend, Bitcoin maintains the $42K range. Considering the options market strike prices and the technical analysis, bitcoin is expected to fluctuate in the $40K – $47K range in the next short term. Onchain data shows that long-time holders recently slowed down their selling pressure, and it seems that BTC is under consolidation. Options Market Analysis Since last month, the bitcoin price has been consolidating in the $40-42K range. Looking at the options...

Similar to the consolidation in May-July 2021, the market is forming a significant supply/demand level in the $40K-$42K range. Aside from the short-term price trend, the mentioned area will be a significant support (or resistance) for long-term price actions. Technical Analysis Many analysts believe the $40K-$42K zone resembles the $30K-$32K range in May-July. Since December 5th, the $40K-$42K zone acted as good support. But, considering the low demand in the spot market,...

Following a bloody start to the new year of 2022, including a dip below $40K, Bitcoin finally sees some green. This analysis will determine if a local bottom was found and some relief to the bulls. Options Market Analysis This coming Friday, January 14th, approximately $690 million worth of bitcoin options contracts will expire on Deribit’s exchange, with a max pain level of $44K, as can be seen below. Currently, the put options open interests are significantly high, which...

For the first time since September, Bitcoin dipped below the $40K mark. From the bullish side, the dip was quickly bought, but on the other hand, Bitcoin is still shaky and still at risk of losing the coveted mark. Options Market Analysis By @N_E_D_A After a large options expiry event at the end of 2021, Max Pain jumped to $55K. These days, the selling pressure of the spot market pushed BTC to plunge and then temporarily lose the $40k as support (as of now). Bitcoin is now...

Amidst another red weekend, Bitcoin is facing its most critical support area in the mid-term. So far, despite 2022’s first day, the new year has recorded seven consecutive daily red candles (keeping in mind there are a few more hours until today’s candle close). Option Market Analysis By @N_E_D_A The sharp spike in omicron cases, US Federal Reserve’s announcement about raising interest rates due to a surge in the inflation rate, along with the events in Kazakhstan – are...

After dropping over $4K in just a day, the bitcoin price now faces a critical support level. Technical Analysis After failing to close a daily candle above $48K on January 4 (Tuesday), and following the global markets plunge, the BTC price dropped to $42.5K on Bitstamp. Over the past hours, bitcoin has been trading in the range of $42-43.5K. The $40-42K zone has been a reliable support level for the recent weeks, and so far, BTC has maintained this range. All in all, the low...

Bitcoin’s sideways action continues. Since 2022 began, the bitcoin price has been trading inside a tight range of roughly $2K. This is very untypical for Bitcoin and usually ends with a massive move in either direction. Option Market Analysis While the bitcoin market is showing weakness, the BTC options market has seen a sharp open interest decline after 2021‘s most significant options expiry. The historical volatility level of bitcoin dropped sharply and is currently at...

Bitcoin is fluctuating sideways, and it has exhausted retail investors. Looking at the market’s low volume and volatility structure, an imminent significant move is expected in the coming days. In the past few days, both bears and bulls struggled to win the game. The price is currently on a critical level (orange box), and breaking above or below this box will determine the mid-term direction. In the case of being supported by the orange zone, reaching $75K is not so out of...

Options Market Analysis After bitcoin dipped to $42K on December 4th on Omicron fears, its price could not move higher than $52k over the last month. BTC is now trading at $47k. Short-dated ATM-implied volatility peaked at 94 and is currently sitting at 66. Source: Laevitas.chCalls for a $50K strike price have the highest open interest for 2,3 & January 7th expiries. Lots of calls were sold for these expiries over the last few days. It seems that low demand in the spot...