QCP Capital: Be cautious when chasing gains, and a pullback layout may be a better strategy
QCP Capital stated in its official channel that Bitcoin has been rising strongly recently, breaking through $122,000 to reach a new high. The main driving forces are technical breakthroughs and a large inflow of institutional funds. The fear and greed index for cryptocurrencies has risen from 40 to 70 in three weeks, indicating a rapid shift in market sentiment from fear to greed. Data shows that last week, net inflows of spot Bitcoin ETFs exceeded $2 billion, indicating strong institutional participation. At the same time, leveraged long positions in perpetual contracts continue to increase, with funding rates approaching 30% and the total open interest in contracts exceeding $43 billion, one of the highest levels this year. The options market performance is relatively rational. Despite the continuous rise in spot prices, the increase in implied volatility is moderate, reflecting a more mature market. The trend of one-month risk reversal remains stable, with increased demand for bullish options in September and December, indicating a preference in the market for hedging short-term volatility while maintaining bullish expectations in the medium to long term. Despite the strong trend of Bitcoin, caution should be exercised in chasing the rally in the context of high funding rates and lingering liquidation risks, and a pullback strategy may be a more optimal approach.
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