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As Bitcoin stirs, institutions hedge with ETFs and options As Bitcoin stirs, institutions hedge with ETFs and options

As Bitcoin stirs, institutions hedge with ETFs and options

with insights from Farside Investors CoinGlass

Spot ETF flows reveal cautious sentiment while rising options interest indicates strategic risk management.

As Bitcoin stirs, institutions hedge with ETFs and options

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In the lead-up to President Trump's inauguration, the Bitcoin market was anything but steady. Turbulent ETF flows and a crucial dip below the psychological barrier of $100,000 added to the tense atmospherics. Interestingly, as spots showed hesitation, the options market told a different tale. Open interest in options climbed, suggesting institutional investors weren't entirely abandoning ship — they were merely bracing for turbulence. But what surprising move did institutions make that indicated a newfound optimism just after Jan. 16, hinting at the market's hidden resilience amidst windstorm events? Discover the strategic shift that signaled a renewed confidence in Bitcoin's trajectory.