Pro Bitcoin Traders Are Not Comfortable With Bullish Positions

BTC derivatives used by whales and market makers do not allow for continued price recovery above $24,000.< /p> Pro Bitcoin traders are uncomfortable with bullish positions Market analysis

The previous $19,000 support level for Bitcoin (BTC) is receding after the 22.5% gain in nine days. However, little optimism was instilled as the impact of the Three Arrows Capital (3AC), Voyager, Babel Finance and Celsius crises remains uncertain. Additionally, the contagion claimed another victim after Thai crypto exchange Zipmex halted withdrawals on July 20.

Bitcoin/USD price 1 day. Source: TradingView

Bulls' hopes hinge on the $23,000 support strengthening over time, but derivatives metrics show professional traders are still very skeptical of a continuous recovery.

Macro Headwinds Favor Scarce Assets

Some analysts attribute the strength of the crypto market to weaker-than-expected China gross domestic product data, leading investors to expect further expansionary action from policymakers. China's economy grew 0.4% in the second quarter from a year earlier as the country continued to grapple with self-imposed restrictions to curb a new outbreak of COVID-19 infections, according to CNBC.

9.4% UK inflation in June

Pro Bitcoin Traders Are Not Comfortable With Bullish Positions

BTC derivatives used by whales and market makers do not allow for continued price recovery above $24,000.< /p> Pro Bitcoin traders are uncomfortable with bullish positions Market analysis

The previous $19,000 support level for Bitcoin (BTC) is receding after the 22.5% gain in nine days. However, little optimism was instilled as the impact of the Three Arrows Capital (3AC), Voyager, Babel Finance and Celsius crises remains uncertain. Additionally, the contagion claimed another victim after Thai crypto exchange Zipmex halted withdrawals on July 20.

Bitcoin/USD price 1 day. Source: TradingView

Bulls' hopes hinge on the $23,000 support strengthening over time, but derivatives metrics show professional traders are still very skeptical of a continuous recovery.

Macro Headwinds Favor Scarce Assets

Some analysts attribute the strength of the crypto market to weaker-than-expected China gross domestic product data, leading investors to expect further expansionary action from policymakers. China's economy grew 0.4% in the second quarter from a year earlier as the country continued to grapple with self-imposed restrictions to curb a new outbreak of COVID-19 infections, according to CNBC.

9.4% UK inflation in June

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