Crypto’s bullish momentum may stall at the $1.2 trillion total market cap resistance, but traders’ newfound caution has not translated to excessive demand for short positions.
Why did 12K Bitcoin margin longs close at Bitfinex, and why didn’t it impact BTC price?
An unprecedented number of BTC margin longs recently closed at Bitfinex, leaving analysts searching for explanations.
Bitcoin bulls remain bullish, but macro and crypto-specific hurdles have BTC pinned below $30K
All the pieces are in place for BTC to rally to $30,000, but escalating economic uncertainty and regulatory pressure add strength to the key resistance level.
Bitcoin price rally to $25K followed by total crypto market cap retest of the $1.13T resistance
This week’s bearish regulatory actions and rumors were not strong enough to suppress investors’ appetite for cryptocurrency.
Canada bans crypto leverage and margin trading after FTX collapse
Now-bankrupt exchange FTX attempted to enter Canada in June 2022, but local regulators have managed to prevent the mess.
Bitcoin traders cross fingers in hopes that a positive Fed meeting triggers a run to $18K
All eyes are on this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, and BTC traders hope that positive strides against inflation trigger a run to $18,000.
Bitcoin price liquidation risk increases as BTC struggles to reclaim $18K
Leveraged long margin traders are playing with a hot potato, and with BTC struggling at $17,000, they might get burned sooner than later.
Margin trading vs. Futures: What are the differences?
Margin trading and futures are used in cryptocurrency to multiply gains. Here’s what you need to know about these tools, how they work, and their differences.
DXY bounces at major support, reducing Bitcoin’s chance at breaking the $17.2K resistance
The dollar index (DXY) found support at a key level, leading traders to question whether BTC will manage to flip $17,250 to support.
Bitcoin’s bottom might be below $15.5K, but data shows some traders turning bullish
Bitcoin whales and market makers continue to add to their leverage long positions, even though it’s unclear whether $15,500 was the final bottom.
Bitcoin traders increase leverage longs even as crypto critics say BTC is a “pure Ponzi”
In the past 48-hours Bitcoin traders added to their leveraged long positions even as crypto critics and politicians ramp up their criticism of cryptocurrencies.
Ethereum price weakens near key support, but traders are afraid to open short positions
ETH price hovers at a key support level and while it is softening, data shows pro traders are reluctant to go short.
Bitcoin derivatives data reflects traders’ mixed feelings below $17,000
Derivatives data shows increased demand for margin longs contradicts traders’ perception that further downside in store for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin bulls fail to hold $21K, but pro traders refuse to flip bearish
BTC bears have successfully suppressed Bitcoin price below $25,000 for 147 daily closes, but derivatives data shows no desperation from pro traders
Bitcoin bulls aim for a post-FOMC win in Friday’s $640M BTC options expiry
FOMC-induced volatility is impacting BTC price, but bulls are still aiming for a win in this week’s $640 million options expiry.
3 major mistakes to avoid when trading crypto futures and options
Leverage and hedging strategies are powerful ways to use derivatives contracts, but traders usually succumb to these three major mistakes.
Bitcoin traders were ready for a hot CPI report, but BTC bears are still in control
BTC nose-dived to its lowest level since Sept. 21, and data shows pro traders continue to avoid leverage longs.
Crypto markets to see ‘explosive volatility’ soon: Arcane Research
Ballooning leverage and reduced volatility on crypto markets create a situation where explosive volatility is very possible in the short-to-medium term.
Pro traders don’t expect Bitcoin to break and hold $20,000 anytime soon
Bears have controlled BTC price by forcing 111 daily closes below $25,000 and derivatives data shows a reversal of this trend is highly unlikely.
3 major mistakes to avoid when trading cryptocurrency futures markets
Crypto traders love to “ape” and make “degen” investments using high leverage in futures markets, but most traders fall victim to these three key mistakes.