BTC’s $112.6K Crash: Did Traders Finally Get the Message? 💸

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Key takeaways:

  • Bitcoin put options are priced higher than a Londoner’s coffee. ☕

  • US job openings are so low, even the squirrels are applying for jobs. 🐿️

  • $518 million flowed into Bitcoin ETFs like it’s a Black Friday sale. 🛍️

Bitcoin (BTC) pro traders are currently as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs, clutching their cushions and whispering “not today, Satan.” Despite recent gains to $114,000, the derivatives market is screaming “WAKE UP, IT’S A TRAP!” 🚨

The Bitcoin skew metric touched 5% on Tuesday but eventually returned to 8%, which is like a toddler’s mood: unpredictable and slightly alarming. 🤪 Gold, meanwhile, is outperforming Bitcoin by a mile, proving that even precious metals can be “basic.” 💰

Gold has risen 16.7% over the past two months, while the US Dollar Index (DXY) is struggling harder than a toddler on a trampoline. 🪀 A weaker dollar? Perfect for slowing consumption, because nothing says “I’m broke” like buying a latte in euros. 🥤

Investors are growing concerned that the US economy may be at risk after job market data continued to show weakness. Let’s be honest, the US economy is just a glorified game of Jenga with a side of existential dread. 🧱

The S&P 500 is as resilient as a cockroach in a nuclear fallout bunker, waiting for the Fed to drop another “liquidity bomb.” 🧨 Total assets on the Fed’s balance sheet stabilized? More like “finally stopped melting.” 🧊

The lesser constraint in economic policies has a dual positive impact on companies, as it reduces the cost of capital and lowers investors’ returns on fixed-income instruments. In other words: “We’re all in this together… but also not.” 🤝

Bitcoin options put-to-call remain stable, showing no surge in bearish demand

Bitcoin traders are not necessarily bearish, despite whales and market makers being reluctant to take downside risks. It’s like watching a group of people refuse to jump into a pool, even though the water’s perfectly fine. 🌊

Premiums paid for put (sell) options have lagged behind call (buy) instruments on Deribit, indicating that neutral-to-bullish strategies have been more in demand. Let’s call it “optimism with a side of denial.” 🤷‍♀️

The $518 million net inflows into Bitcoin spot ETFs on Monday provide clear evidence of demand for an independent hedge, not necessarily correlated with gold. Public companies like MSTR and MARA are accumulating Bitcoin like it’s the last pizza slice. 🍕

Ultimately, the reduced appetite for downside risk exposure in Bitcoin options should be interpreted as a reflection of heightened broader macroeconomic concerns rather than bearish expectations. In simpler terms: “We’re scared of the world, not Bitcoin.” 🌍

This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of CryptoMoon. 🧠

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2025-09-30 23:39