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.
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.
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 (BTC) is expected to retest long-term support at around $23,000, as on-chain data suggests that current levels may not hold the market up for long.
Bitcoin is on the brink of a bearish breakdown, but there is a possibility that the $25,000 support level could hold, presenting a short-term buying opportunity for investors. The price action of the US dollar and on-chain data suggest that buyers could return soon, making the current situation potentially profitable for opening Bitcoin longs.
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.
Conditions are ripe for difficult trading this week, with the week following September option expiration typically being the worst week of the year for the S&P 500 and the upcoming Fed interest rate decision and Jerome Powell's press conference adding to the uncertainty.
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.
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's price has fallen in the third quarter of 2023, but a positive monthly close in September suggests a potential recovery, and altcoins are also showing signs of strength, with Bitcoin's relief rally potentially reaching $28,000.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stable near $26,800 as analysts await the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision regarding an appeal on the Grayscale ruling, with traders speculating potential price reversals and targets.
Wall Street's fear gauge, the Vix, reached its highest level of the year as stock options tied to $2.5 trillion in market value are set to expire, indicating potential volatility ahead in the stock market.
