Potential military action against Iran could destabilize global markets, impact oil flow, and challenge Bitcoin's safe-haven status.
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Bitcoin’s drop back below $78,000 after a rejection near recent local range highs has left options traders positioned cautiously, according to new data shared by Glassnode. The firm said the options market continues to show compressed volatility expectations, elevated downside hedging demand, and a gamma structure that could amplify weakness if BTC moves toward the mid-$75,000 area. The move follows a failed attempt to hold near the upper end of the recent local range. While spot price action has softened, Glassnode’s thread focused on what derivatives positioning suggests beneath the surface: traders are still paying up for protection rather than aggressively chasing upside. “BTC broke back below $78K after being rejected near the recent local range highs,” Glassnode wrote. “Here’s what BTC options data shows on positioning, volatility expectations, and sentiment beneath the surface.” Bitcoin Options Traders Stay Defensive One of the clearest signals came from implied volatility. Glas
The potential military action against Iran could destabilize global markets, highlighting the strategic role of digital assets in geopolitical conflicts.
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Sanctions on the PGSA could escalate geopolitical tensions, disrupt global oil supply chains, and impact international maritime law.
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Trump Media-linked wallets deposited 2,650 Bitcoin, worth roughly $205 million, into Crypto.com, according to on-chain trackers, triggering speculation that the Truth Social parent has sold another tranche of its Bitcoin treasury. The transfer matters because Trump Media’s Bitcoin position was built near much higher levels, leaving the company exposed to one of the more visible […]
The SEC's approval of Nasdaq Bitcoin Index options could streamline Bitcoin hedging for institutions but faces potential regulatory delays.
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The SEC's delay highlights ongoing regulatory challenges, impacting crypto market confidence and slowing blockchain integration in traditional finance.
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Iran's Bitcoin strategy amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis could reshape global crypto regulations and intensify geopolitical tensions.
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Heightened tensions with Iran could destabilize global markets, impacting energy prices and risk assets like cryptocurrencies significantly.
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