Retail Sentiment in Bitcoin and Related Assets Hits Record Levels

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

There is a growing retail interest in bitcoin and related assets, leading to record levels of retail sentiment among investors. JPMorgan and other analysts report on a tense atmosphere in the cryptocurrency market.

Rising Retail Sentiment in the Cryptocurrency Market

Last week's retail sentiment score for bitcoin and related assets, tracked by JPMorgan, hit a record high. Notably, interest in cryptocurrencies began manifesting after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, with the retail sentiment score reaching 4, indicating significant interest from retail investors.

Increased Interest in Bitcoin ETFs

Following the election, demand for Bitcoin ETFs surged, reflecting increased interest in cryptocurrencies amid Bitcoin's rapid rise. JPMorgan notes: "Within the ETF space, demand for Bitcoin ETFs was particularly strong, pushing their z score to 3.4 and higher, indicating a substantial and positive deviation from the average."

Speculations in the MicroStrategy Options Market

The options market tied to shares of bitcoin-holder MicroStrategy showed bullish sentiment. The one-year 25-delta put-call skew plummeted to -26.7% on Wednesday, indicating a higher premium for calls compared to puts. This points to a strong commitment to price increases. Pseudonymous analyst Markets&Mayhem noted: "Call skew in MSTR is so wildly euphoric that it's hard to imagine a significant drawdown not occurring unless bitcoin continues to rally in a parabolic fashion."

While bitcoin and other crypto-linked assets may be solid long-term investments, the surging retail investor sentiment could lead to sudden market changes.

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