Bitcoin Price Pauses as ETF and Corporate Demand Growth Slows
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Key Points Bitcoin demand growth slows as ETF and corporate inflows weaken Options data points to $120K–$130K price magnet zone Short-term holders face risk if BTC drops below $107K Bitcoin is facing a correction as demand from ETFs and corporate strategies weakens. On-chain data shows slower accumulation despite structural support in broader market activity. Institutional Demand and Options Positioning CryptoQuant’s Julio Moreno highlighted that overall demand growth has cooled, with ETF and corporate purchases no longer driving upward momentum. Apparent demand, a key metric measuring net accumulation, has trended lower since August, reflecting reduced institutional inflows. Bitcoin Apparent Demand vs Demand Growth : Source : CryptoQuant At the same time, Glassnode data showed shifts in derivatives positioning. The BTC options net-premium heatmap revealed concentrated call buying between the $124,000 and $130,000 strikes. More than $41 million in net call premiums clustered in this range, while sub-spot put demand remained light. This pattern suggests that traders expect Bitcoin to remain magnetized toward the $120,000–$130,000 zone. The lack of heavy downside hedging indicates consolidation is more likely than a significant bearish extension in the near term. Short-Term Holders and Market Risk Alphractal reported that short-term holders accumulated Bitcoin at much higher prices than in past cycles. Their realized price has now risen above $107,000, placing them at risk of losses during declines. BTC Short-Term Holder Realized Price : Source : Alphractal Analysts warned that if Bitcoin breaks below this threshold, leveraged long positions could face rapid liquidations. Aggregated liquidation heatmaps show a heavy concentration of long exposure just under current levels, amplifying market fragility. BTC Aggregated Liquidation Lvels Heatmap (3months) : Source : Alphractal The recent move to $124,000 was identified as a bull trap fueled by liquidity hunting from larger players. Short-term holders, who often enter markets late, are now heavily…
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