Bitcoin Options Data Shows BTC Price Longs Gaining Strength

Bhushan Akolkar
October 19, 2023 Updated September 25, 2024
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Bitcoin Price

After some volatility following the false news of spot Bitcoin ETF approval, the BTC price has been consolidating above the $28,000 level. On one hand, there are concerns about macro developments while on the other hand, there’s optimism with the spot Bitcoin ETF coming.

A Look At the Bitcoin Options Data

Also, the Bitcoin options data shows that the BTC price longs are gaining strength. The options market data indicates growing confidence in longer-term Bitcoin price increases. Today, more than 10,000 BTC block call options were traded. It has a combined value of nearly $300 million, representing over 40% of the day’s total options activity. The dominant strategy involved a sell BTC-3NOV23-29000-C and a buy BTC-29DEC23-34000-C diagonal spread, as per data shared by GreeksLive.

Courtesy: Greeks.Live

This spread is noteworthy as it involves selling short-term at-the-money (ATM) calls while purchasing longer-term out-of-the-money (OTM) calls, using the premium received from the sale. Although it may not imply immediate bullishness for Bitcoin in the short term, it clearly reflects a bullish outlook for Bitcoin’s long-term prospects.

What’s Next About BTC Price?

The BTC Price has been showing strength recently despite the pump and dump earlier this week. Bitcoin has held well above $28,000 along with optimism growing around the approval of the spot Bitcoin ETF.

Popular crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe stated that Bitcoin’s price isn’t displaying a strong follow-through at the moment. He expects a period of consolidation in this price range for a few days would be preferable before any further movement.

It appears that some liquidity needs to be cleared on the long side, which could lead to a test around the $27,600 to $27,800 range. Key support zones are at both $27,700 and $27,300, indicating potential areas of interest for long positions.

A pivotal support area for Bitcoin, spanning from $26,700 to $26,285, emerged as a battleground where bulls and bears fiercely contested. The support levels within this zone held great significance as they marked a decisive juncture for Bitcoin’s short-term direction

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Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
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