Bitcoin might experience a period of stagnation followed by a potential peak at $200,000 by the end of 2025 or early 2026, according to a crypto analyst, although short-term prospects for Bitcoin appear challenging due to a comparison with the 1930s stock market and oversold condition.
The upcoming settlement of BTC and ETH options contracts could potentially push the prices of the cryptocurrencies closer to the max pain levels of $28,000 and $1,800, respectively, as sellers of call and put options try to make their counterparts suffer the most, according to Deribit, the world's leading crypto options exchange.
Bitcoin's price, adjusted for inflation, has remained relatively static since reaching its all-time high of $20,000 in 2017, despite reaching as high as $69,000 in the meantime.
Deribit, the leading crypto options exchange, will settle $1.9 billion worth of Bitcoin options contracts and $893 million worth of Ether options contracts that are set to expire today.
Ethereum's price has surpassed Bitcoin's in the second half of 2023, as investor sentiment towards Ethereum has improved and Bitcoin dominance has declined, indicating a shift towards altcoins; Ethereum's oversold status and resilient consolidation above $1,500 suggest a potential bullish reversal in the coming days, but a drop below $1,500 is possible if bears gain control.
Bitcoin (BTC) struggles to maintain its price above $26,000 as it heads towards its worst month of 2023, with uncertainty surrounding the upcoming monthly close and the potential for further downside surprises in September.
Bitcoin remains in a tight range between $25,800 and $26,000 after a recent price spike, as the SEC's delay in key ETF decisions dampens hopes of a long-term recovery in the market.
Bitcoin continues to trade below $26,000, with the crypto market experiencing a sideways trend, while Deribit's options segment saw increased trading volume in August.
Zero-day to expiry options, or "0DTEs," have become popular among retail and institutional traders, with activity in the market hitting record highs, accounting for a significant portion of average daily trading volume in options tied to the S&P 500; however, there are concerns about the potential risks and impact on stock-market stability that these options pose.
Stock options worth $3.4 trillion are set to expire on Friday, potentially leading to increased volatility and price declines in both the S&P 500 and Bitcoin, with September historically being a negative month for these assets. There is also a possibility of a surprise interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, which could impact risk assets.
Crypto strategist Credible Crypto suggests that Bitcoin could dip to around $24,900 but still remain on track for a bull market cycle, and he is closely monitoring Bitcoin options open interest as an indicator for the market bottom.
Bitcoin may be heading for a further price decline according to a top trader who previously predicted the cryptocurrency's 2018 bear market bottom, citing a bearish lower-high setup and an ABC corrective move that could push Bitcoin down to $23,800.
117,000 BTC options contracts and 1.1 million ETH options contracts are set to expire on Deribit, with max pain levels at $26,500 and $1,650 respectively, as traders expect stable prices leading up to the event.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stable above $26,000 as traders monitor resistance levels, while analysts suggest that Bitcoin is entering a period of positive seasonality, with October historically being a lucrative month for BTC hodlers.
Bitcoin price remained under pressure at $26,200 as the idea of higher interest rates for a longer period causes concern in financial markets, while the rise in rates is affecting equity markets and may lead to a recession, according to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
Bitcoin's implied volatility has surpassed that of Ether for 20 straight days, reflecting traders' higher volatility expectations for Bitcoin compared to its rival cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin aims for $28,500 as it continues its bullish start to October, despite caution from analysts and a strong rebound in the U.S. dollar.
