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Whale Accumulation Sparks Fear in Bitcoin Options Market

By Crypto FlexsOctober 11, 20243 Mins Read
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The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a growing trend among large Bitcoin holders, commonly referred to as “whales.” As of October 2024, these whales have amassed a total of 267,000 BTC, a sharp increase of 75,000 BTC since September. This accumulation phase has particularly attracted attention because it coincides with major market developments in the Bitcoin options space.

Active Bitcoin whales now have more. $BTC The total balance has reached almost 267,000 BTC, more than ever before. This is an increase of 75,000 BTC since September.

Whales are accumulating. pic.twitter.com/Tj1R7jpExC

— Satoshi Club (@esatoshiclub) October 11, 2024

Despite this optimistic behavior from large investors, the token options market paints a different picture. The 7-day option skew, a key indicator that tracks call and put option sentiment, turned decisively negative. As of the latest figures, the skewness has fallen to -8.5%, the lowest in four weeks. This downward trend highlights that market participants are becoming increasingly cautious, with a strong bias towards protective put options.

Bitcoin’s 7-day options skew fell to -8.5%, the lowest in four weeks.

A negative print indicates a bias toward protective put options, reflecting fear of price downside risk. pic.twitter.com/0jlmOKQprw

— Satoshi Club (@esatoshiclub) October 11, 2024

The surge in whale activity is frowned upon. That’s because while accumulation is generally seen as a positive sign, the growing preference for downside protection in the options market suggests that fears are still looming. As whales accumulate tokens, the broader market appears wary of potential downward pressure.

BTC Price Action: Resilience Amid Uncertainty

Amid these contrasting signals, cryptocurrency prices have shown resilience despite experiencing a bearish trend over the past four days. After hitting a low of $58.9K, the cryptocurrency rebounded past $60K. Bitcoin is currently trading at $62.26K and is expected to break the critical resistance level near $62.75K.

However, price action is still confined within the symmetrical triangle pattern, suggesting that further consolidation may occur before a clear direction is established. Technical indicators provide additional insight into this complex market environment. For example, RSI is hovering near the neutral 50 level, indicating a period of indecision among traders.

BTC/USD 1-day chart (Source: TradingView)

However, the RSI has risen to 51.94, suggesting that bullish momentum may be building soon. This subtle upward trend suggests that traders may soon be leaning towards positive sentiment. Likewise, the MACD indicator is trending downward towards the zero line, suggesting a potential consolidation phase ahead.

Nonetheless, like the RSI, the MACD has shown some signs of upside recently and currently stands at 92.4. This move could be a sign that the market is likely to shift towards bullish sentiment, which would further complicate the current situation.

What is the future of Bitcoin?

As market dynamics evolve, the trajectory of token prices remains a focus for traders and investors alike. If the bullish momentum strengthens, there is a possibility of a break above key resistance levels around $64,000 and $68,000. This could set the stage for a continued upward trend that could appeal to both seasoned investors and newcomers to the cryptocurrency space.

Conversely, if prevailing fears continue to seep into the market, the cryptocurrency could enter a range-limiting pattern. In this scenario, the token could retest support levels around $60K and $58K.

Also read: Pi Network mainnet is expected to launch by the end of 2024, but the reliability of the project is still in question.

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