Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 2.9% today
Analysis
Bitcoin fell 2.9% over the past 24 hours as traders leaned further into downside positioning, with CoinDesk noting bearish bets extending down to the $52,000 level. Sentiment also weakened after the Fed decision, with Decrypt reporting crypto traders growing more bearish as prices slid.
Contributing Factors (3)
Bitcoin traders load up on bearish bets all the way down to $52,000
Bitcoin traders are scrambling to buy options bets that would pay off if the selloff deepens.
Live markets: Bitcoin has traded below its mining cost for five months, squeezing miners
Bitcoin, Ethereum Traders Grow Even More Bearish as Prices Fall After Fed Decision
Prediction market traders don't see Bitcoin or Ethereum making their next big moves to higher price targets.
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