Derivatives Market

The release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States triggered a brutal movement on crypto derivatives, exposing an unprecedented imbalance on XRP. Ripple's asset recorded a wave of massive liquidations, revealing a lightning-fast repositioning of traders facing a possible monetary shift.

Fresh selling from large Bitcoin holders is putting renewed pressure on an already shaky market, as traders deal with one of the steepest pullbacks of the year. Price softness, rising exchange inflows, and cautious positioning across major trading venues all point to a market still trying to find its footing. Analysts at CryptoQuant say continued whale deposits could push Bitcoin lower if the pattern persists.

Hyperliquid Strategies is taking a major step to strengthen its presence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The firm plans to raise up to $1 billion to expand its holdings of the Hyperliquid (HYPE) token, which powers the world’s largest decentralized derivatives platform.

Despite a correction of more than 4% after a historic peak at $126,219, bitcoin maintains a solid bullish momentum, supported by robust institutional fundamentals. Massive flows to ETFs and renewed Wall Street confidence paint the picture of a maturing market. From Citibank to JPMorgan, the giants of American finance now anticipate a rise to $150,000 by December.

During this festive Christmas season, the crypto market is buzzing with a notable surge of optimism. Data from the bitcoin derivatives market suggest a strong likelihood of seeing the queen of cryptos reach 105,000 dollars, driven by a persistent bullish sentiment and favorable technical indicators.

In a consolidation context below 98,000 dollars, bitcoin shows signs of short-term weakness. However, derivatives market data reveals persistent trader confidence, suggesting that this phase is only temporary.

Bitcoin is making another roller coaster move, climbing to $69,000 before taking off for a new financial twist.