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Bitcoin Resilience Affirmed by Options Data

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Despite Bitcoin dipping below the critical $100,000 level and bearish sentiment in broader markets, options data suggests underlying resilience.

The Current Market Landscape

Bitcoin has faced pressure from a strengthening U.S. dollar and a pullback in U.S. equity markets, leading to its drop below $100,000. Despite this decline, Bitcoin remains up 3% in 2025, following a staggering 120% gain in 2024. The broader crypto market sentiment has shifted, reflected by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index falling to 70 (Greed) from 78 (Extreme Greed).

Insights from Options Data

Short-term implied volatility, a measure of expected price swings, has experienced a modest recovery. This indicates renewed trader interest and a potential stabilization in the options market. The put-to-call ratio, which compares bearish to bullish options bets, remains skewed toward calls, signaling an overall optimistic outlook. Traders seem to anticipate that Bitcoin will regain upward momentum once macroeconomic pressures ease.

Factors Supporting Resilience

Continued inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs suggest that institutions remain confident in Bitcoin's long-term potential. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.0218 billion in net inflows on January 6, further supporting price stability. Historically, Bitcoin has shown a tendency to recover from temporary downturns, especially during bullish cycles. On-chain metrics, such as the 90% profit level of Bitcoin supply, signal strong market fundamentals. Miners and long-term holders continue to exhibit bullish behavior, reducing the likelihood of sustained declines.

Bitcoin's dip below $100,000 has sparked concerns, but options data highlights resilience in the market. With short-term implied volatility rebounding and a bullish tilt in the put-to-call ratio, there are reasons for optimism. While macroeconomic headwinds persist, the broader consensus points toward Bitcoin regaining its upward momentum in the near future.

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