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ForkLog 8 17.10.2024

QCP Capital Observes Bitcoin Call Options with $120,000 Strike Price

On the evening of October 16, there was a noticeable demand for March bitcoin call options with a strike price of $120,000. These purchases were accompanied by a rise in quotes above $68,000, noted QCP Capital. Analysts saw this as a signal of the return of optimistic long-term buyers. Experts noted the continued uncertainty surrounding […]

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ForkLog 25 17.10.2024

Ethereum Funding Rate Surge Heightens Price Crash Risk, Says Expert

Funding rates for Ethereum perpetual contracts have risen to levels seen before the global liquidation in early August, as noted by The Block. According to Coinglass, on October 15, the rate reached 0.012%, nearing the figures from July 29. Funding rate based on open interest. Data: Coinglass. At that time, Ether was trading around $3316 […]

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ForkLog 7 15.10.2024

Indicators Point to Rising Bullish Sentiment Among Bitcoin Investors

The funding rate for perpetual bitcoin contracts has reached a multi-month high, indicating bullish sentiment in the short to medium term, according to The Block. The metric, weighted by open interest, has reached 0.012%. The last time such a high level was observed was on July 27, when the price of the leading cryptocurrency rose […]

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ForkLog 97 12.10.2024

Arkham Intelligence to Launch Cryptocurrency Derivatives Exchange in November

The on-chain data tracking platform Arkham Intelligence plans to launch its own cryptocurrency derivatives exchange in November, according to Bloomberg, citing sources. The startup is reportedly relocating its operations from London and New York to the Dominican Republic and is currently in the process of obtaining the necessary license. The new platform aims to compete […]

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ForkLog 11 09.10.2024

Glassnode Warns of Increased Volatility in Cryptocurrency Market

The cryptocurrency market may face heightened volatility due to liquidation risks and an uncertain macroeconomic landscape, according to Glassnode. Following a 10% price correction, the #Bitcoin market has rebounded back to the $63k level in an attempt to reclaim the critical Short-Term Holder cost-basis. Discover more in the latest Week On-Chain below?https://t.co/E3bufV5aaE pic.twitter.com/BUFi1friu9 — glassnode […]

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ForkLog 59 04.10.2024

Expert Advocates Buying Bitcoin Amidst Decline

The current correction in Bitcoin is “insubstantial” compared to previous price pullbacks and should be seen as an opportunity to increase long positions, according to Quinn Thompson, CEO of Lekker Capital. I don’t usually give very short-term views, but seems like a no-brainer to be bidding this area with clear invalidation on the back of […]

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ForkLog 4 03.10.2024

Standard Chartered Highlights Bitcoin’s Potential Dip Below $60,000 Amid Geopolitical Tensions

On October 3-4, Bitcoin may fall below the $60,000 level due to escalating geopolitical tensions, creating an opportunity for accumulation. This was stated by Standard Chartered, according to The Block. Experts emphasized that the leading cryptocurrency does not serve as a haven from geopolitical stress. “Gold provides such a hedge. Bitcoin acts as insurance against […]

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ForkLog 17 03.10.2024

Bybit Lists Perpetual Contracts Based on Stock Indices

The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has expanded its range of available instruments by adding perpetual contracts based on popular stock indices, settled in USDT. These include: China A50 Index Cash CFD (USD); Dow Jones Index Cash CFD (USD); NAS100 Cash; Nikkei Index Cash CFD (JPY); Hang Seng Index Cash CFD (HKD). Leverage ranges from 20x to […]

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ForkLog 9 01.10.2024

CryptoQuant Identifies Factors Behind Bitcoin’s Retreat from $66,000

The decline of the leading cryptocurrency by over 3% on September 30 is attributed to a long squeeze in the perpetual contracts market. This view is held by CryptoQuant, reports The Block. The surge in liquidations of long positions coincided with a wave of caution in stock markets due to rising expectations of a key […]

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ForkLog 10 25.09.2024

SEC Delays Decision on Spot ETH-ETF Options

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on Nasdaq’s proposal to list options based on spot Ethereum-ETFs from BlackRock and Bitwise. The agency extended the review period until November 10. “The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so […]

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ForkLog 7 24.09.2024

Analysts Note Shift Towards Ethereum Calls Amid Chinese Central Bank Stimulus

The ETH/BTC exchange rate has risen from Friday’s 0.038 to the current 0.0415, with market interest shifting from puts to calls, according to QCP Capital. Experts highlighted that the implied volatility in contracts for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization exceeds that of Bitcoin by 9%. In their view, this indicates improved sentiment and potentially […]

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ForkLog 15 13.09.2024

Expert Identifies Key Condition for Ethereum’s ‘Parabolic’ Surge

Ethereum traders’ sentiment requires a slight nudge for the asset’s price to embark on a ‘parabolic’ rise, according to CryptoQuant. Analysts noted that such a scenario will become possible when the funding rate for perpetual ETH contracts exceeds 0.015%. In this case, “the calm will turn into a storm,” they added. “To witness another parabolic […]

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