What does negative options skew mean for Bitcoin?

It shows traders pay more for downside puts than upside calls—bias toward protection amid risks like inflation and geopolitics.

Will CPI data crash Bitcoin price?

If core CPI beats 2.7%, yes—Fed hike fears could tank risk assets. Undershoot

Truce opens Hormuz, drops oil, eases inflation—BTC green light. Stalemate

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Bitcoin hovers at $72K, institutions nibble upside but stack downside shields. CPI and Iran could flip the script—or confirm the jitters.

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Institutions bet BTC to $80K via calls but hoard puts, revealing zero conviction. 𝕏
CPI and Iran talks are make-or-break catalysts for Bitcoin's $72K stall. 𝕏
Negative options skew and MOVE spikes signal macro risks trumping crypto hype. 𝕏

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