Wintermute Sounds Alarm: Bitcoin Surge A Short Squeeze, Not Sustainable Growth

Following last week’s Bitcoin (BTC) surge to $83,000, the market is now facing a tougher test: whether $80,000 can hold as real support. Market maker Wintermute, in its latest digital asset report, said the move carries a warning label—“…The way it got here tells you to be cautious rather than euphoric.” Why Retrace Risks Remain […]

Bitcoin Is Setting Up A Similar Structure To 2017 & 2021, What Happened Last Time?

Bitcoin’s move back above $80,000 has brought various interesting outlooks in terms of what’s next. Crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader says the current structure looks similar to Bitcoin’s fakeouts in 2017 and 2021, where price briefly broke below support, quickly recovered, and then expanded higher. This setup now raises the question of whether the latest […]

Bitcoin Leverage Returns In Force As Open Interest Surges Past 2025 ATH Levels

On-chain data shows Bitcoin’s latest price move to $80,000 has not been based off of spot demand alone. A new trend of derivatives activity is building under the market, with open interest across major exchanges recording its strongest increase of 2026 and even surpassing the rise seen during Bitcoin’s 2025 all-time high formation. However, technical […]

Bitcoin’s Cycle Evolution Is Here: Lower Volatility, Smarter Accumulation

Bitcoin’s market cycle appears to be evolving, with lower volatility and more controlled price action replacing the extreme swings of previous years. Instead of sharp crashes and explosive rallies, the market now seems focused on longer accumulation phases and steadier growth. Cycles Show Signs Of Structural Evolution Bitcoin is entering a new era defined by […]

Bitcoin Open Interest Sees Largest Increase In 2026 — What’s Happening?

This week, Bitcoin saw a significant surge in bullish momentum, driving its price from $78,000 to as high as $82,855. While the flagship cryptocurrency has pulled back from this local high, it is yet to shift towards a bearish structure. Interestingly, a recent on-chain analysis revealed significant growth in derivatives activity in the Bitcoin market.  […]

Bollinger Bands Creator Has Just Gone All In On Bitcoin, Is $100,000 Next?

Bitcoin traders are closely watching the market after John Bollinger, creator of the Bollinger Bands, revealed that his trading model has flipped bullish on BTC. The signal comes as BTC breaks above a key Bollinger Bands setup that has historically appeared before major rallies, sparking fresh speculation that the market could be preparing for a […]

Bitcoin Funding Rates Fall To 2020 Lows On Binance — Fuel For Further Upside?

After multiple weeks hovering below $80,000, Bitcoin finally broke above the psychological level on Monday, May 4th. The premier cryptocurrency enjoyed a significant surge in bullish momentum, pushing its price to as high as $82,000 over the past week. While the Bitcoin price has slowed over the past couple of days, most indicators point to […]