Market Update

Why High Leverage and Low Liquidity Could Be a Dangerous Mix

Crypto markets are showing cracks beneath the surface. Open interest remains near record highs, yet trading volumes have thinned dramatically—leaving leverage elevated but conviction scarce. In Bitcoin, option flows reveal traders selling upside calls, a sign of muted bullish conviction even as implied volatility drifts lower. Ethereum tells a different story.

Market Update

The Truth: Why Gold Is Beating Bitcoin—and What Could Flip the Script

Gold is surging while Bitcoin lags—but the reasons may not be what you think. Both are often labeled as “hedges,” yet the forces driving them are fundamentally different. Our analysis uncovers what’s truly moving each asset, revealing that their similarities are more surface-level than structural. Bitcoin’s muted response isn’t a flaw—it’s a warning signal.

Market Update

MicroStrategy: Sailing Into the Abyss—or About to Break Out?

Since May, we have held a bearish view on MicroStrategy, anticipating a broader summer consolidation with declining volatility. This scenario has largely played out, with the shares sliding from $400 to $330 (-17.5%). This $330 level was our initial downside target, as outlined in our August 18 report, with the potential for an extension toward $300.

Market Update

Bitcoin and the Fed: Breakout Catalyst or Sell-the-News Trap?

Bitcoin is up +24% year-to-date, yet many traders remain frustrated by its irregular rhythm—price surges seem to arrive in bursts rather than from a steady retail bid. Unlike equities, which are up 12–16% with a higher Sharpe ratio driven by persistent long-only flows, crypto moves hinge on catalysts. That’s why identifying events that can trigger sharp upside repricing is critical. With the Fed meeting this week, some expect another breakout, while others fear a sell-the-news scenario.

Market Update

10x Weekly Crypto Kickoff – Are Bitcoin Flows Signaling a Run Toward $120,000 This Week?

Crypto markets are entering a critical stretch, with liquidity shifts and derivatives pricing pointing to a potential breakout. Bitcoin’s volatility structure has collapsed at the front end, while longer maturities are steepening—signaling traders see calm now but turbulence ahead. Ethereum tells a different story: downside hedging demand has evaporated, and calls are regaining the premium.

Trading Signals

Crypto Trends Chart Book: Understand What is Moving in the Market and Why

Our tactical model continues to favor altcoins over Bitcoin, as BTC dominance once again struggles to gain traction. Trading volumes remain relatively firm at $160–170 billion per day, though they would need to break above $200 billion to trigger meaningful FOMO momentum.

Trading Signals

10x Derivatives Edge: BTC & ETH Volatility/Options Analysis

BTC vols show heavy suppression at the front end → market pricing for range-bound BTC into September. ETH vols crushed even harder short-term, but the longer-term skew and carry indicate stronger conviction in ETH upside relative to BTC. BTC: cautious short-term with put demand, modest long-term optimism. ETH: already leaning bullish, with call demand outstripping puts, especially into 2026.

Trading Signals

10x Derivatives Edge: Smart Options Plays

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Trading Strategy

Crypto Stocks: Understand What is Moving in the Market and Why.

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From Tailwind to Breakout: The Macro Shift That Could Power Bitcoin Higher

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MicroStrategy Chart Book - Most Important Daily, Weekly, Monthly Charts

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