
Bitcoin options are eating the derivatives market, Bybit and Glassnode report finds
The rise of Bitcoin options in the derivatives market signals a shift in trading strategies, potentially influencing market stability and investor behavior.

The rise of Bitcoin options in the derivatives market signals a shift in trading strategies, potentially influencing market stability and investor behavior.
Bitcoin (BTC) faced two blows in 48 hours: a Fed rate hike and a failed Senate vote. Its price held. A key level did not. Glassnode had set the week’s test in advance. A second daily close below the True Market Mean would turn a slip into a break. Wednesday delivered it. The News Landed

Glassnode reported that altcoin market capitalization climbed 21% over the past month, while altcoins' share of the combined Bitcoin-and-altcoin market fell 0.9 percentage points over 90 days, based on data as of Sept. 7. Capital has moved up the entire crypto ladder together, with Bitcoin absorbing most of the gain while higher-beta tokens held their […]

Glassnode’s seven-day measure fell to 7 basis points from 16 at August’s peak, while overhead holdings barely moved.

Bitcoin’s one-month realized volatility is historically low, according to Glassnode, whose statistical analysis identifies long-term holder supply as the leading explanatory variable. Market capitalization, trading turnover, and derivatives positioning show substantially weaker relationships. Long-Term Holder Supply Leads Glassnode’s Analysis Bitcoin was trading at $78,449.49 at the time of writing after falling below $79,000 following an […]

Glassnode’s September 8 report shows richer calls and easing net spot selling, while stronger ETF inflows complicate the demand picture.

The surge in privacy coins highlights growing demand for anonymity in crypto, potentially reshaping market dynamics and regulatory focus.

Bitcoin trades near $77,381, and Glassnode says 68% of circulating supply now sits in profit at this level, up from 65% when BTC traded here in May. That three-point gap works out to roughly 600,000 additional BTC, an estimate worth about $47 billion at current prices, that could be sold for a gain before Bitcoin […]

Bitcoin's constrained trading range suggests potential volatility, as overcoming resistance requires absorbing liquidation fuel and profit-taking.

Glassnode is less convinced by bitcoin's recent divergence from U.S. equities, saying similar moves have previously been short-lived.

A massive short squeeze on Aug. 19, which is the largest single-day short liquidation event recorded by Glassnode since 2019, catalyzed a bitcoin price rally toward $80,000. Record Squeeze Triggers Price Rebound The massive wave of short liquidations on Aug. 19 served as the primary catalyst for bitcoin’s rapid price rebound, according to blockchain analytics […]
CZ says hot money is rotating from AI back to crypto as River models a $840,000 Bitcoin and Glassnode flags supply.

ARK Invest and Glassnode found Bitcoin and Ethereum reach critical production thresholds with three entities, versus 19 for Solana.

Glassnode warned that rising leverage could risk Bitcoin's uptrend momentum

The analysis highlights how understanding decentralization tradeoffs in blockchain networks can influence regulatory perspectives and investment strategies.

Glassnode's expanded latency monitoring enhances traders' strategic positioning, highlighting the growing importance of infrastructure proximity in Layer 2 networks.

Glassnode reported $138 million of Solana ETF inflows over 10 days, while BSOL captured nearly four-fifths of cumulative flows among six products tracked by Farside.

Bitcoin price analysis reveals convergence of multiple trend lines and liquidity structures around spot price, keeping upside in check.

Glassnode views $81,000–$86,000 as the wall, as that is where a large group of long-term holders sits near breakeven, among other factors.

Bitcoin surged above $70,000 for the first time since June as falling Treasury yields and Washington’s crypto push crushed bearish bets. Data from CryptoSlate shows that BTC extended its breakout above $72,000 on Thursday, taking its gain since Monday to roughly 15%. It has climbed to $72,207 as of press time. Blockchain analysis firm Glassnode […]