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Pulse check
• Bitcoin (BTC): trading in the low $90ks, with spot prices across major venues hovering around $91.0k–$91.9k this morning.[1][2] The asset has bounced modestly from the mid-$80ks, logging a +0.87% gain over the prior session. The corrective phase remains intact, though immediate selling pressure has eased.
• Ethereum (ETH): consolidating in a $2.8k–$3.0k band, with most venues showing prices near $2,900–$3,000.[3] ETH continues to underperform BTC on rebounds and remains at the $3k psychological level without a decisive breakout.
Prices remain materially below the October highs, with BTC still digesting the move down from the $100k+ area into the current $90k zone.
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Flows and positioning
• Spot BTC ETFs: flow data remains volatile and fragile. Mid-November saw significant selling pressure, including an $870M single-day outflow on Nov. 13—the second-largest daily redemption on record.[4] Inflow days have returned intermittently (notably $240M on Nov. 7), but the pattern suggests cautious, rotational positioning rather than sustained accumulation.[5][6]
• Derivatives and leverage: open interest and funding remain subdued relative to October peaks, consistent with a deleveraged market. This limits forced-liquidation risk but also means thinner natural bid liquidity on intraday dips.
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Macro and narrative backdrop
• The Fed cut rates by 25 bps on Oct. 29, but Chair Powell signaled a December cut is "far from certain," injecting uncertainty back into the rates outlook.[7] Quantitative easing is set to begin Dec. 1.[8]
• Global risk appetite remains constrained as markets reprice the path for policy rates amid mixed signals from Fed communication.
• Regulatory and policy uncertainty around digital assets continues to weigh on large, long-term institutional allocations.
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Technical context (informational, not advice)
• BTC:
◦ Support: the low-to-mid $80ks remains the key demand zone. Prior sell-offs have found buyers in this region.
◦ Resistance: the $92k–$95k band continues to act as core resistance. Above that, additional supply is likely to emerge toward $100k.
◦ A sustained daily close back through $92k–$95k would ease immediate downside pressures; a decisive break below $85k would increase the probability of a deeper mean-reversion phase.
• ETH:
◦ Support: the $2.7k–$2.9k area remains the key near-term demand zone.
◦ Upside pivot: a durable recovery would likely require a sustained move above the $3k region. Repeated failures to reclaim this level underscore the market's cautious stance.
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Bottom line and tactical stance
• Regime: the market remains defensive. Sentiment indicators show extreme fear (Fear & Greed Index recently hit 10, lowest since 2022),[9][10] ETF flows are fragile, leverage is reduced, and macro uncertainty remains elevated.
• Operational guidance (not investment advice): strength into BTC's $92k–$95k band and any ETH push above $3k is better framed as a tactical opportunity to manage risk and exposure, rather than confirmation of a new structural uptrend. Emphasis should remain on prudent sizing, maintaining liquidity and optionality, and closely monitoring:
◦ daily spot ETF net-flow data,
◦ large on-chain moves from long-term holders, and
◦ shifts in the dollar, rates, and central-bank communication as the primary short-term catalysts.
This note is intended as a structured market update for context only and should not be interpreted as personalised investment advice or a solicitation to trade.

Pulse check
• Bitcoin (BTC): trading in the mid-to-high $80k range, with spot prices across major venues hovering around $86.7k–$87.7k this morning.[1][2] The asset has logged its fourth consecutive negative week, extending the corrective phase that began in early November.[3]
• Ethereum (ETH): consolidating in a $2.7k–$2.9k band, with most venues showing prices near $2,900.[4][5] ETH continues to underperform BTC on rebounds and remains well below the $3k psychological level.
Prices remain materially below the October highs, with BTC still digesting the move down from the $100k+ area into the current $80k–$90k zone.
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Flows and positioning
• Spot BTC ETFs: flow data remains volatile and fragile. Mid-November saw significant selling pressure, including an $870M single-day outflow on Nov. 13—the second-largest daily redemption on record.[6] Inflow days have returned intermittently, but the pattern suggests cautious, rotational positioning rather than sustained accumulation.[7][8]
• Derivatives and leverage: open interest and funding remain subdued relative to October peaks, consistent with a deleveraged market. This limits forced-liquidation risk but also means thinner natural bid liquidity on intraday dips.
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Macro and narrative backdrop
• The crypto pullback aligns with a more hawkish Federal Reserve stance and fading expectations for a December rate cut.[9] Global risk appetite remains constrained as markets reprice the path for policy rates.
• China's recent $50B liquidity injection has sparked speculation about coordinated global easing, but no concrete U.S. policy shift has materialized.[10]
• Regulatory and policy uncertainty around digital assets continues to weigh on large, long-term institutional allocations.
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Technical context (informational, not advice)
• BTC:
◦ Support: the low-to-mid $80ks remains the key demand zone. Prior sell-offs have found buyers in this region.
◦ Resistance: the $89k–$92k band continues to act as core resistance. Above that, additional supply is likely to emerge toward the mid-$90ks.
◦ A sustained daily close back through $89k–$92k would ease immediate downside pressures; a decisive break below $82k–$83k would increase the probability of a deeper mean-reversion phase.
• ETH:
◦ Support: the $2.6k–$2.8k area remains the key near-term demand zone.
◦ Upside pivot: a durable recovery would likely require a sustained move back into the low-$3k region. Repeated failures to reclaim this level underscore the market's cautious stance.
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Bottom line and tactical stance
• Regime: the market remains defensive. Sentiment indicators show extreme fear,[11] ETF flows are fragile, leverage is reduced, and macro uncertainty remains elevated.
• Operational guidance (not investment advice): strength into BTC's $89k–$92k band and any ETH push toward the low-$3k region is better framed as a tactical opportunity to manage risk and exposure, rather than confirmation of a new structural uptrend. Emphasis should remain on prudent sizing, maintaining liquidity and optionality, and closely monitoring:
◦ daily spot ETF net-flow data,
◦ large on-chain moves from long-term holders, and
◦ shifts in the dollar, rates, and central-bank communication as the primary short-term catalysts.
This note is intended as a structured market update for context only and should not be interpreted as personalised investment advice or a solicitation to trade.

Pulse check
• $BTC Bitcoin trading in the high 80000 dollar area, with recent reference prices on major trading venues clustered around 86000 to 88000 dollars after the early November slide into the low 80000 dollar area$
• $ETH Ethereum holding in a 2700 to 2900 dollar price band. Rebounds continue to lag Bitcoin and have so far struggled to reclaim the 3000 dollar level
Prices remain materially below the October highs, with Bitcoin still digesting the move down from the 100000 dollar and above area into the current 80000 to 90000 dollar zone
Flows and positioning
• Spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds. Following a period of heavy redemptions and several sessions with large net outflows, recent data show a more stop and start pattern. Strong inflow days have returned but are interspersed with renewed selling, suggesting fragile rather than decisive risk appetite
• Derivatives and leverage. Open interest and funding remain lower than at the October peak across major trading venues, consistent with a deleveraged market. This reduces the risk of forced liquidation cascades but also means thinner natural buying liquidity on intraday price dips
Macro and narrative backdrop
• The adjustment in crypto assets is taking place against a cautious global risk environment. The Federal Reserve latest Financial Stability Report highlights ongoing uncertainty around valuations and the future path of policy rates, while recent research from the International Monetary Fund points to unusually high levels of global macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty
• Persistent regulatory and policy questions around digital assets continue to raise the hurdle for large, long term institutional allocations, even as interest in the asset class remains present
Technical context informational, not advice
• Bitcoin
Support. Recent price action points to a support zone from the low 80000 dollar area into the mid 80000 dollar area, where prior sell offs have stalled and buyers have re appeared
Resistance. The one hour chart highlights an 89000 to 92000 dollar core resistance band. Above this region, additional selling supply is likely to emerge toward the mid 90000 dollar area
A sustained daily close back through the 89000 to 92000 dollar range would ease immediate downside pressures. A decisive break below the low 80000 dollar area would increase the probability of a deeper mean reversion phase
• Ethereum
Support. The 2600 to 2800 dollar area remains the key near term demand zone
Upside pivot. A durable recovery would likely require a sustained move back into the low 3000 dollar region. Prior rallies that have stalled below this zone underline the market cautious stance
Bottom line and tactical stance
• Regime. The market remains defensive to neutral. Exchange traded fund flows no longer provide a one way source of demand, leverage has been reduced, and macroeconomic uncertainty remains elevated
• Operational guidance not investment advice. Strength into the Bitcoin 89000 to 92000 dollar band and any Ethereum push toward the low 3000 dollar region is better framed as a tactical opportunity to manage risk and exposure, rather than confirmation of a new structural uptrend. Emphasis should remain on prudent position sizing, maintaining liquidity and optionality, and closely monitoring
Daily spot exchange traded fund net flow data
Large on chain moves from long term holders
Shifts in the United States dollar, interest rates, and central bank communication as the primary short term catalysts
This note is intended as a structured market update for context only and should not be interpreted as personalised investment advice or a solicitation to trade

Pulse check
• Bitcoin (BTC): trading in the high‑$80k band; recent prints on majors cluster around the $85k–$88k area, after bouncing off mid‑$80k support on light volumes.[1]
• Ethereum (ETH): holding just under $2.8k, with most flows concentrated in a $2.7k–$2.9k range and lagging BTC beta on rebounds.[2]
Prices remain well below the October six‑figure highs; BTC is still digesting the sharp slide from $100k+ into the $80k handle over the past couple of weeks.
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Flows & positioning
• Spot BTC ETFs: after heavy October–early‑November redemptions and multiple days with hundreds of millions of net outflows,[3][4] more recent prints show mixed but still fragile flows, with occasional strong inflow days offset by renewed selling.[5][6]
• Tone in positioning: the prior “forced buyer” impulse from ETFs has clearly faded. Flow data and desk commentary point to choppier, two‑way flows and less willingness to absorb large offers.
• Derivatives/leverage: compared with the October peak, both open interest and funding are lower, consistent with a deleveraged, less FOMO‑driven market, which also means thinner natural bids on intraday dips (information aggregated from major derivatives venues; no single source perfectly captures all OI).
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Macro & narrative
• The crypto drawdown is unfolding alongside a broader risk‑off tone: the Fed’s latest Financial Stability Report flags still‑elevated asset‑valuation and rate‑path uncertainty,[7] while global‑uncertainty gauges from the IMF show a sharp rise in macro and geopolitical unknowns.[8]
• Higher real yields, a firm dollar, and lingering regulatory overhang for digital assets continue to raise the hurdle for sustained new institutional inflows, even as long‑only interest has not disappeared.
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Technical context (informational, not advice)
• BTC:
◦ Near‑term support: roughly $85k area down toward low‑$80ks, where recent lows and your intraday chart show buyers stepping in.
◦ Resistance: first serious supply around the $89k–$92k “core resistance” band highlighted on your 1‑hour chart, with higher‑time‑frame resistance still stacked into the mid‑$90ks.
◦ A clean daily close back inside the low‑$90ks would ease immediate downside pressure; a break and hold below the low‑$80ks would reopen risk of a deeper mean‑reversion leg.
• ETH:
◦ Support: $2.6k–$2.8k remains the key near‑term demand zone.
◦ Upside: bulls likely need a sustained reclaim of the low‑$3k region to rebuild confidence; recent rallies have stalled before that area with modest participation.[9]
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Bottom line / tactical posture
• Regime: still defensive‑to‑cautious. ETF flows have shifted from one‑way inflows to a more fragile, stop‑and‑start pattern, and system‑wide leverage is lower but so is depth.
• Operational guidance (not investment advice): treat strength into the $89k–$92k BTC band and low‑$3k zone on ETH as tactical rather than proof of a full trend reversal. Keep risk sizing conservative, prioritise liquidity and flexibility, and keep an eye on:

◦ daily ETF net‑flow prints,
◦ large on‑chain transfers from long‑term holders,
◦ and macro signals from the dollar, rates, and central‑bank communication.
Use this as a directional “weather report,” not a trading signal.

Pulse check

• Bitcoin (BTC): trading in the mid-$80k area; exchange-level prints show intraday range roughly $84.7k–$86.8k with last-session prints clustering near $85k–$86k.

• Ethereum (ETH): trading near $2.8k; daily prints cluster in the $2.77k–$2.83k range.

Summary: prices are materially below October peaks; BTC has moved from the $100k+ area into mid-$80k ranges in a rapid correction over recent sessions.

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Flows & positioning

• ETF/ETP flows: U.S.-listed spot BTC ETFs have recorded record net outflows in November — industry tallies show cumulative outflows around $3.8B for the month to date. Several large single-day redemptions (including a ~$523M IBIT redemption reported mid-week) have been the primary proximate sellers.

• Short-term dynamics: flow providers report multi-day withdrawal streaks (five consecutive days of net outflows in some tallies), which have amplified intraday selling pressure and reduced depth.

• Derivatives/leverage: open interest and funding rates have contracted from prior peaks — consistent with deleveraging and lower tolerance for leveraged longs. This has reduced natural bid support under price dips.

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Macro & narrative drivers

• Risk-off environment: the move lower in crypto is occurring in the context of broad risk aversion — dollar strength, higher real rates, and tighter liquidity are pressuring high-beta assets. Reuters’ market coverage frames the decline as a “flight from risk.”

• Structural/regulatory backdrop: persistent regulatory uncertainty and implementation gaps remain a structural headwind for large cross-border institutional allocation, raising the bar for durable inflows.

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Technical context (informational, not advice)

• BTC: immediate support cluster approximately $80k–$86k (recent intraday lows and close clusters); initial resistance sits in the $90k–$96k band where prior supply concentrated. A decisive close below ~$80k would increase the probability of a deeper mean reversion.

• ETH: near-term support $2.6k–$2.8k; upside requires a sustained reclaim of the low-$3k zone to restore broader conviction. Volume on bounce attempts remains light.

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Bottom line / tactical posture

• Regime: defensive. Significant ETF outflows and system-wide deleveraging have reintroduced supply dominance in the near term.

• Operational guidance (not investment advice): treat intraday rallies as tactical windows to hedge or reduce directional exposure rather than as confirmation of a structural reversal. Prioritise liquidity and optionality; monitor ETF net-flow prints, major on-chain whale movements, and macro signals (dollar/yields / central-bank commentary) as the primary near-term catalysts.

Pulse check


• Bitcoin is hovering around ~$109,000 after a largely flat 24-hour period.


• Ethereum remains under strain, trading below ~$4,000 and showing weaker relative strength.





Bounce attempts remain underwhelming. The market appears to be stuck — neither breaking down nor gaining traction.





Flows & positioning


• On-chain data indicates a large supply zone for Bitcoin between ~$110,000 and ~$112,500, which is acting as a ceiling for now.


• Institutional/inflow signals are muted. Traders appear to be holding off on fresh entries and focusing on downside protection.


• Altcoins and niche sectors are lagging: sectors like AI-tokens are down ~4.8% within 24 h, which drags sentiment broadly.





Macro/narrative drivers


• Macro risk remains elevated — liquidity concerns, strength in the dollar, and higher yields are keeping pressure on risk assets like crypto.


• The scarcity of fresh, big institutional flow means crypto is acting more like a leveraged risk-asset than a standalone growth story right now.


• The supply barrier at current levels (for Bitcoin) is emphasizing that until a clear catalyst emerges, upside remains capped.





Technical context (levels; not financial advice)


• BTC: Support zone around ~$107,000-$109,000. Resistance is strong near ~$110,000-$112,500, as supply piles up there.


• ETH: Support sits somewhere below $4,000; resistance appears in the $4,200-$4,400 region. The lack of fresh flow means upside will need a trigger.





Bottom line


We’re in a “wait” phase. The market’s not broken irreparably, but it also isn’t showing conviction for the next leg up. Until we see clear signs of institutional entry or macro relief, treat current levels as zones for defense — not for aggressive builds.


Use this time to hedge, monitor, and stay light.

Pulse check


• Bitcoin is trading in the ~$112 K range, up a couple of percent on the day.


• Ethereum is hovering around ~$4 K territory, but analysts are flagging that this level may be a trap rather than a base.





The uptick is real, but the market still looks cautious — a bounce, not a breakout.





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Flows & positioning


• On-chain & derivative signals show some institutional accumulation in Bitcoin, supporting the higher range.


• Ethereum flows are less convincing: spot inflows are shrinking and leverage is rising — risk of a “bull trap” looms.


• Overall: the market is consolidating after recent liquidation episodes. Participants are watching key levels and macro cues rather than diving in.





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Macro/narrative drivers


• A major catalyst is on the calendar: the Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates soon, inflation data is due, and trade tensions (especially U.S.–China) remain front of mind.


• The cycle thesis for Bitcoin is getting airtime: some analysts believe we’re entering the “final expansion” phase of a long cycle, which adds structural opacity.





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Technical context (levels; not financial advice)


• BTC: Key support sitting around ~$111 K-$112 K. Resistance zone in sight ~$114 K-$116 K. A sustained close above resistance might trigger the next leg.


• ETH: Holding near ~$4 K, but bid support is weak; a break below ~$3.8 K-$3.9 K could trigger downside. Liquidity clusters suggest risk.





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Bottom line


We’re in a “waiting for the trigger” phase. The movement up is encouraging, but the market hasn’t found full conviction.


Until one of the major macro or institutional levers moves decisively (rate cut, inflation print, big ETF/flow event), treat current levels as a guarded opportunity, not a full-throttle entry.


Stay sharp, stay flexible.

Pulse check


• Bitcoin is hovering near ~$107,500, with little upward momentum.


• Ethereum is trading around ~$3,820, stuck in the same flat-to-down posture.





The bounce momentum remains weak. This isn’t a bottom call — just a pause in the slide.





Flows & positioning


• Hedging still dominates: market participants are favouring downside protection over upside bets.


• Spot/ETF flows remain thin — fresh institutional entry is lacking.


• On-chain & derivative signals are fragmented: some BTC accumulation visible, but altcoins continue to under-rotate.


• Liquidity remains shallow; participation is limited.





Macro / narrative drivers


• Regulatory risk remains elevated. The global oversight gap in crypto is still on the radar.


• U.S.–China trade tension stays in the background, acting as a head-wind to risk assets (including crypto).


• In this environment, crypto is behaving very much like a pure risk asset — upside remains conditioned on macro relief or large flow re-entry.





Technical context (levels; not financial advice)


• BTC: Support zone approx $105,000 – $107,000. Resistance back toward $110,000-$112,000. If support breaks, next leg down is on the table.


• ETH: Support around $3,700 – $3,900. Resistance toward $4,200 – $4,400. Break below support likely drags deeper.





Bottom line


We remain under macro control, not crypto control. Until a clear catalyst appears (regulation clarity, major flows, or macro relief), treat rebounds with caution. Use strength to refine hedges or scale back risk, not to lean into new aggression.

Pulse check


• Bitcoin is trading in the ~$107K-$108K range, down roughly ~2%-3% in the past 24 hours.


• Ethereum is around ~$3.85K-$3.90K, slipping ~3%-4%.





The bounce attempt didn’t stick. The market’s backing off again.





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Flows & positioning


• Spot and ETF flows: Big red flags — BTC spot/ETF vehicles posted net outflows, and ETH funds also saw heavy retreats.


• Leverage reset still in play: open interest is down, funding rates have fallen — the market appears to be consolidating risk rather than growing it.


• Altcoin weakness remains acute: at the margin, rotation into alts isn’t showing up with conviction.





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Macro/narrative drivers


• Macro risk is creeping back: stronger dollar, talk of tightening, global liquidity concerns — all bleeding into crypto as a “risk asset.”


• The structural “reset” thesis is getting airtime. Some analysts view recent weakness as a sign of deleveraging rather than the end of a trend, but note that the market needs clearance to confirm a turnaround.





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Market tone


The vibe: defensive. Participants are looking sideways rather than forward. The upside isn’t clear and the downside is still exposed.


Liquidity is muted; rebound moves are being sold into. The crowd is waiting for “something” (macro catalyst, flow jump, regulatory clarity) rather than acting.





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Bottom line


We’re still in a defensive posture. With flows turning negative and momentum fading, this isn’t the time for heavy bets.


If support around ~$107K for BTC (and ~$3.85K for ETH) fails, deeper moves are plausible. On the flip side, if support holds and a catalyst hits, we could see a relief move—but treat that as optionality, not confirmation.

Pulse check


• Bitcoin is holding just above ~$110,000 after a recent rebound.


• Ethereum is near ~$4,050, showing a modest uptick but still lacking strong momentum.





The market seems to be stabilizing for now — not a breakout yet, but the slide appears to have paused. That said, “stable” in crypto still means fragile.





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Flows & positioning


• On-chain and derivatives data suggest selective rebuilding: open interest in BTC options is rising.


• Institutional signs: reports of a large long (≈$255 M) opened in BTC/ETH ahead of the upcoming U.S.–China summit.


• ETF/spot flows remain mixed: Bitcoin-oriented flows are quiet, while some investors are accumulating Ethereum and altcoins softly.





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Macro/narrative drivers


• The broader risk backdrop is improving mildly: the U.S.–China trade tone softened, which helped risk assets catch some breath.


• But major macro risks remain: monetary policy uncertainty, global bank stress, regulatory questions — none of it fully resolved.


• Market commentary says the recent drop cleared excess leverage, suggesting we could be in a “reset” phase rather than the start of a new trend.





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Market tone & risk sense


There’s cautious optimism, not exuberance. Traders are watching rather than acting. The bounce is more defensive than offensive.


Liquidity is still thin — depth hasn’t recovered fast. Moves higher may attract sellers quickly unless conviction builds.





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Bottom line


We’re in a wait-and-watch mode. The downside appears limited for now, but the upside isn’t confirmed either. Until a clearer macro or institutional catalyst lands, treat the current state as a recovery attempt, not a launch pad.


Stay ready to protect, and if you’re looking to add, do so incrementally rather than aggressively.

Pulse check


• Bitcoin ~ $113,538, down ~1.8% intraday.


• Ethereum ~ $4,154.32, down ~0.3%.





After the massive washout, the market is in a tug of war: relief attempts vs residual fear. Volume remains elevated; risk flows are still unstable.





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Flows & positioning


• Liquidations from Friday’s blowout continue to cast a shadow. Some derivative desks are cautious about re-leveraging until volatility calms.


• Spot flows are choppy — some ETF providers are still seeing inflows, though the net direction is unclear in the short term.


• Open interest in BTC futures has contracted significantly post-crash.





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Macro/narrative drivers


• The U.S.–China narrative is still front and center. Tariff escalation + export restrictions remain a major overhang.


• Regulatory and geopolitical moves are creeping in: e.g. Kenya’s parliament just passed a virtual asset law to regulate crypto platforms, potentially signaling institutional interest in emerging markets.


• Market structure is fragile: weak macro signals, high risk aversion, liquidity snapshots are volatile.





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Technical context (levels; not financial advice)


• BTC: support ~ $110,000–$112,000; immediate resistance in $115,000–$118,000 zone.


• ETH: support ~ $4,000–$4,200; resistance ~ $4,400–$4,600.





If BTC can defend ~$112k, short squeeze attempts will gain more credibility. If it fails, a retest of deeper levels is likely.





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Bottom line


We’re still walking the edge. The rebound is real but delicate. Until clearer macro signals (trade, yields, regulations) emerge, the market’s likely to chop with a skew to downside on failed rallies. Use upside attempts tactically; keep hedges tight.

Pulse check

• Bitcoin is ~$115,345, up ~4.8% intraday.

• Ethereum ~$4,141.85, showing a stronger bounce (~11.2%) as traders rotate back.

Volatility remains a significant factor. The market is attempting to recover from the deep washout, but sentiment remains jittery.

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Flows & positioning

• Weekly “Uptober” inflows into spot BTC ETFs remain solid: ~$2.71B in the latest week, despite tariff-induced hiccups.

• But watch divergences: BlackRock’s IBIT is behaving as a shock absorber—net inflows remain steady—while other ETFs like FBTC and GBTC are showing mixed flows and occasional outflows.

• Derivatives space is still healing from the cascade of liquidations. Longs got punished hard; the risk appetite for re-leveraging is tempered.

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Macro/narrative drivers

• The U.S.–China trade drama is still the headline mover: last week’s 100% tariffs on critical tech/software imports triggered the flash crash in crypto.

• Markets are watching for China’s countermeasures, and whether this is a negotiating shock or regime shift.

• Dollar strength + rising Treasury yields remain suppressors for risk assets.

• There’s chatter that Bitcoin is retesting a golden cross, which, if held, could re-ignite bullish momentum toward $160k targets.

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Technical context (levels; not financial advice)

• BTC: support zone ~$110,000–$112,000; resistance ~$120,000–$125,000

• ETH: support ~$3,900–$4,200; resistance ~$4,400–$4,600

If BTC can hold this bounce above ~$112k, it may have room to run. If it slides below that, we might revisit the lows from last week.

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Bottom line

We’re in “reset mode,” not “recovery mode” yet. The bounce is real, but it’s fragile. The market wants proof—stable macro, trade de-escalation, clean ETF inflows. Until then, treat upside attempts as tactical, not structural.

Pulse check

Bitcoin ~$111,665, up from Friday’s lows but still trading with elevated volatility after overnight risk-off.

Ethereum ~$3,826, showing some mean-reversion after heavy weakness earlier in the week.

Volume is still above average for the recent baseline, and flows show continued rotation between spot ETFs and stablecoin liquidity — the market is hunting for a new footing after last session’s shock. (See ETF flow notes below.)

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Flows & positioning

Farside’s ETF tracker: the Oct 10/11 window shows mixed activity — inflows into some issuers but overall muted/negative net flows in the most recent snapshots, consistent with short-term profit taking and ETF rebalancing. That reversal from earlier structural inflows remains the key micro-narrative to watch.

Derivatives positioning remains fragile — prior leveraged longs were flushed during the drop and funding has shifted to favor shorter risk windows. Expect more chop while macro headlines dominate.

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Macro/narrative drivers

The primary macro story today is an escalation in the U.S.–China trade standoff: headline actions and new export controls (notably around rare earths) plus threats of heavy tariffs have spiked cross-asset risk aversion. Markets are repricing geopolitical and supply-chain risk; that’s the main drag on risk assets, crypto included.

Rates and the dollar are acting as the governor on risk appetite: the 10-year Treasury yield has been elevated (recent prints ~4.05%), which compresses risk-on flows into beta assets.   The US Dollar Index has ticked higher relative to last week’s levels, reinforcing the headwind for crypto risk rallies.

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Technical context (levels; not financial advice)

• BTC — immediate support: $105k–$110k; break below that zone opens deeper correction risk toward ~$95k. Near-term resistance: $115k–$125k on any relief bounce.

• ETH — support: $3.6k–$3.8k; resistance: $4.0k–$4.4k if macro calm returns.

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Bottom line

This isn’t a tidy retrace — it’s macro shock + positioning unwind. Until the US–China headlines and rate/dollar moves stabilize, expect rangebound chop with downside bias on failed relief rallies. Short-term trade idea: prefer tactical hedges or dry powder for clearer macro cues rather than aggressive re-leveraging.

Pulse check

Bitcoin is trading around $104,782, down roughly 8.4% over the past 24 hours amid a broader risk selloff and macroeconomic headwinds. Ethereum is also lower, trading near $3,637, down about 5.8% in the same period. The total crypto market cap has taken a hit, with dominance metrics shifting modestly—BTC’s share is holding relatively strong as altcoins bleed more. Volume is elevated from panic flows, and stablecoin liquidity has been absorbing much of the volatility.

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Flows & positioning

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF flow data (via Farside) shows that on October 10, spot Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows (about –$78.7M) across issuers. Earlier and structural inflows are still visible in prior sessions, but the reversal is notable in a volatile context. On the derivatives front, there was a cascade of liquidations: many leveraged long positions were wiped out, especially in ETH and higher‐beta assets, amplifying the downside pressure.

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Macro/narrative drivers

The sharp drop in crypto is being driven by a sudden escalation in the U.S.–China trade spat: new tariffs and export restrictions rattled markets broadly. BTC and ETH are reacting not only to crypto internal dynamics but to cross-asset stress. The dollar and Treasury yields are acting as governors—USD strength and rising yields are damping risk appetite. This is more than technical; it’s macro reflux hitting crypto.

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Technical context (levels; not financial advice)

• For BTC, a key support sits near $100,000–$105,000; a break of that zone could open deeper downside. Resistance zones to watch on a rebound are around $110,000–$115,000 initially.

• For ETH, support near $3,400–$3,600 is critical; on a bounce, resistance lies in the $4,000–$4,250 area.

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Bottom line

We’re in a sharp reset rather than a controlled retracement. Macro shocks—trade, yield, USD flows—have overwhelmed technicals. BTC and ETH may attempt short covers, but meaningful strength likely waits for stability in macro variables and return of ETF inflows. Until then, downside risk is front and center.

Pulse check:

The market is taking a breather after yesterday's push, trading in a tight range as the week comes to a close. BTC is hovering around $121,800 (~-0.2% 24h), consolidating its recent gains. ETH is showing similar behavior, trading near $4,500 (~-0.3% 24h). The total crypto market cap remains stable at approximately $4.2 trillion, with BTC dominance steady at ~59%. 24-hour spot volume has decreased to around $170 billion, reflecting a typical pre-weekend slowdown.

Flows & positioning:

The latest fully reported data for U.S. spot ETFs from Thursday (Oct 9) confirmed another day of moderate but solid net inflows. This marks the fifth consecutive day of positive institutional demand, providing a strong underlying support structure for the market. This consistent buying is the key reason prices have held up so well during this consolidation phase.

The derivatives market is quiet, with liquidations over the past 24 hours remaining very low at approximately $80M. There is a balanced split between longs and shorts, indicating no significant speculative pressure in either direction. The market is currently being driven by spot trading and institutional flows, a healthy sign for sustainable price action.

Macro & narrative drivers:

The primary narrative is one of healthy consolidation and positioning ahead of the weekend. After a strong week characterized by a breakout and consistent institutional buying, traders appear to be taking profits and reducing risk. The market has successfully established the previous resistance area as new support, and the focus now shifts to the weekly close. A close above the $120,000 level for BTC would be a strong technical confirmation of the bullish trend.

Technical context (levels, not advice):

• BTC: Bitcoin continues to find strong support in the $120,000–$121,500 range. The immediate overhead resistance is the $123,500–$124,000 zone. The market is currently coiling between these two key levels.

• ETH: ETH is finding solid support at the $4,450–$4,500 level. The next resistance hurdle to clear is around $4,600, followed by the more significant $4,750 level.

Bottom line:

The market is ending a very positive week on a quiet and constructive note. The consolidation above key support levels, backed by continuous ETF inflows, is a bullish signal. The lack of excessive leverage suggests the current price levels are well-supported. The immediate outlook will be determined by whether buyers can step in over the weekend to push BTC back towards the recent highs, or if a period of sideways trading will continue into next week.