Key takeaways:
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Bitcoin derivatives show reduced demand for downside protection, indicating renewed investor confidence.
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US import tariff hikes on Japan and South Korea raised recession fears, boosting Bitcoin’s appeal as a hedge.
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading within a tight $107,300-$110,600 range, with market participants speculating a price rally could be triggered by major central bank liquidity injections.
TedPillows, an influential market analyst, observed Bitcoin lagging behind global monetary supply trends. He suggests, if historical correlations hold, this positions Bitcoin for gains.
TedPillows also argues delay in US import tariff deadlines “means a green signal” for a $120,000 Bitcoin reach.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated import tariffs will increase on Aug. 11 for Japan and South Korea, if no agreement reaches the administration.
Initially, the administration had set Wednesday as deadline for negotiations. Hence, investors welcomed the extension.
Bitcoin derivatives metrics suggested stabilization. While Saturday saw demand for put options surge, pushing the put-to-call ratio to a yearly high, by Monday the indicator had declined to 0.8, once again favoring call options.
Delayed appreciation of BTC futures premiums indicates moderation or stabilization in short selling pressures.
BTC futures premium dipped to 3.5% on Saturday before recovering above the neutral 5% mark by Monday.
Bitcoin derivatives display improving sentiment amid recession fears
In an environment where recession fears intensified from trade tensions and despite an S&P 500 drop, investors’ sharp spike in put options seems to have receded, pointing to renewed confidence. This interpretation carries weight against an S&P 500 drop.
While Bitcoin remains above $107,000 and derivatives indicators stabilize, the narrative points toward an approaching catalyst for a rally toward the $120,000 level.
Ultimately, the success of such a trajectory hinges on a broader market shift in viewpoint, moving towards perceiving Bitcoin not merely as a tech-driven asset but as a hedge and component of an alternative financial system.
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