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creases the probability of a deeper retest.
Ethereum Crashes Below $3,000 as Institutional Outflows Intensify
What Happens Next?
The critical levels to watch:
Reclaim of $90.5K–$92K → would signal recovery and stop ETF bleedFailure to hold $88K → opens door to deeper pullback toward $84K–$86K
Historically, Bitcoin corrections that push all new ETF capital into the red often produce sharp reversals once weak hands exit and long-term buyers step in.
For now, Bitcoin’s first move below $90,000 since April marks a pivotal moment, one that will test conviction across the entire ETF investor ecosystem and determine whether the bull cycle’s momentum can recover heading into December.
#BTC90kBreakingPoint

Futures Positioning Index Turns Neutral After Bearish Pressure
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Futures Positioning Index Turns Neutral After Bearish Pressure
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By CoinoMedia
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A Break in the Action Could Be a Positive SignWhat Traders Should Watch Next
Futures Positioning Index shifts to a neutral stanceMarket sees a pause after intense bearish pressureNeutral zone may suggest a period of consolidation
After weeks of strong bearish momentum, the Futures Positioning Index has now shifted into a neutral zone, signaling a potential pause in aggressive trading activity. This index helps track how strongly traders are positioned in the futures markets, whether long or short, and gives insight into broader market sentiment.
A neutral reading often reflects a balanced stance among participants—neither overly optimistic nor excessively fearful. This shift may indicate that traders are stepping back to assess the current landscape after a turbulent period.
A Break in the Action Could Be a Positive Sign
Markets often move in waves, and after sharp bearish moves, it’s normal to see a period of sideways action or consolidation. A neutral Futures Positioning Index can suggest that traders are less aggressive, choosing to wait and watch instead of piling into new positions.
This pause allows the market to “digest” recent volatility—whether from macroeconomic shifts, crypto-specific news, or liquidations in over-leveraged positions. In this case, a cooling-off period could be a healthy reset for the next significant move.
The positioning index measures the overall direction and strength of futures market positioning, how aggressively participants are opening longs or shorts. After heavy bearish pressure, the metric is now neutral.

It would be healthy for the market to slow down a bit and digest… pic.twitter.com/YzZBttw7la— Axel Adler Jr (@AxelAdlerJr) November 17, 2025
What Traders Should Watch Next
With the Futures Positioning Index no longer leaning heavily bearish, short-term volatility could reduce. However, traders should stay alert. Neutral doesn’t mean the market won’t move—it means participants are recalibrating their strategies.
Key factors to watch now include trading volume, open interest, and broader sentiment indicators. If buying interest starts to increase again without a spike in aggressive shorting, this could mark the beginning of a more stable phase or even a bullish reversal.
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