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2 key derivatives metrics signal that Bitcoin traders expect BTC to hold $40K

The entire crypto market is green on Feb. 28, and derivatives metrics suggest that BTC’s bullish reversal will flip $40,000 back to support. Whenever Bitcoin (BTC) fails to break through important resistance levels, traders gain confidence and add to their altcoin positions. The logic is that, unless BTC drops significantly, these movements historically provide decent…
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Ethereum futures premium hits a 7-month low as ETH tests the $2,400 support

ETH price dropped 30% in two weeks, and derivatives data shows pro traders are bearish even with Feb. 25’s rally back toward $2,800. Ether (ETH) reached a $3,280 local high on Feb. 10, marking a 51.5% recovery from the $2,160 cycle low on Jan. 24. That price was the lowest in six months, and it…
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Here’s why the SEC keeps rejecting spot Bitcoin ETF applications

Crypto investors still hope that the SEC will approve a spot-based BTC ETF one day, but data shows it has good reason not to. It is not the first time the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected proposals for a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded product (ETP), but efforts continue to be made by different financial…
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2 key indicators cast doubt on the strength of the current crypto market recovery

BTC and altcoins flashed bullish this week, but the perpetual contracts funding rate and Tether premium reflect a lack of confidence from traders. Analyzing the aggregate cryptocurrency market performance over the past 7 days could give investors the impression that the total market capitalization grew by a mere 4% to $2.03 trillion, but this data…
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This bullish Ethereum options trade targets $3.1K ETH price with zero liquidation risk

The crypto market is starting to turn around, raising opportunities for risk averse traders to use the Long Condor options strategy to long ETH. Ether price (ETH) spent the last two months stuck in a rut and even the most bullish trader will admit that the possibility of trading above $4,400 in the next couple…
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3 Ways to Invest in Ethereum Without Buying ETH

  If you are interested in adding Ethereum (ETH) exposure to your portfolio but don’t want to deal with the complexities of buying and securely storing ETH coins, there are a handful of alternative investment options for you.  In this guide, we will examine the growth of Ethereum investment products and list some of the…
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Bitcoin bulls may ignore Friday’s $730M options expiry by saving their energy for $40K

Bitcoin price is no longer in reach of $40,000, but data shows bulls are willing to take a few short-term losses in order to strengthen their next run at the key resistance level. The past few months have been less than pleasant for Bitcoin (BTC) bulls, but they are not alone. Persistent comments from the…
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Bitcoin price closes in on $40K, but pro traders are still skeptical

Traders expect BTC to flip $40,000 back to support soon, but derivatives metrics signal that a different outcome could occur. The Bitcoin (BTC) daily price chart seems to be making a steady recovery pattern, but some concerning indicators are coming from derivatives markets. At the moment, the futures and options markets are showing a lack…
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Ether drops below $3,800, but traders are unwilling to short at current levels

Ethereum network saw a nine-fold increase in its smart contract deposits, but a descending channel continues to pressure the price. Even though Ether (ETH) reached a $4,870 all-time high on Nov. 10, bulls have little reason to celebrate. The 290% gains year-to-date have been overshadowed by Dec.’s 18% price drop. Still, Ethereum’s network value locked…
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Binance, FTX To Dominate Bitcoin Futures in 2022, But DEXes Also Gaining Ground – Report

  The major cryptocurrency exchange Binance will continue to dominate the bitcoin (BTC) futures market in 2022, with competition from FTX heating up. At the same time, more stringent regulations mean all centralized exchanges will be challenged by decentralized alternatives in the new year, crypto researcher Arcane Research has predicted…. Read More: Binance, FTX To…
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