Bitcoin Set For $80K Retest, Options Flash Potential Short Squeeze – Details

The Bitcoin market registered a significant rally in April with prices rising over 14%. In this first month of Q2 2026, the leading cryptocurrency reached a local peak of $79,000 before slipping into its current mini-consolidation. As prices remain range-bound, data from the Bitcoin Options market has highlighted traders’ expectations, which include a potential short…

Bitcoin Sees Rising Inflows Despite Bearish Positioning — Impact On Price

Crypto education page XWIN Research Japan has revealed an ongoing divergence between Bitcoin spot demand and derivatives positioning. This divergence points to an evolving structure of the Bitcoin market, providing pivotal insights for long-term growth. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Record Steady Net Inflows Since February  In a QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, educational institute XWIN Research Japan highlights…

Bitcoin Traders Double Down On Bearish Bets Amid Consolidation – What This Means For Price

Following its bullish footprint in April, Bitcoin price action slowed over the past week, recording no significant change. Amid this mini consolidation, analysis page XWIN Research Japan reports that traders remain confidently bearish on the digital asset’s position despite recent gains. High Open Interest, Negative Funding Rates – Bitcoin Suffers From Intense Pessimism  Funding rates…

Ethereum Short Positions Surge 500% In 3 Months – What’s Behind The Bearish Sentiment?

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by reported market cap, is facing unprecedented short selling from hedge funds. Notably, short positions in ETH have soared by 500% since November 2024, indicating heightened bearish sentiment toward the digital asset. Institutional Investors Losing Faith In Ethereum? According to a recent post on X by The Kobeissi Letter, Ethereum…