Key Points:
- Whales added 117 BTC worth $3.24M following positive Grayscale case update.
- Bitcoin futures open interest increased 5% to $11.67B amid bullish sentiment.
- Spot ETF prospects drive trading activity despite near-term correction worries.
Bitcoin’s price has surged past $27,000 following recent positive developments around a potential Bitcoin ETF. The gains come as whale investors accumulate BTC and speculative interest in crypto derivatives rises.
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin climbed above $27,000 over the last 24 hours before facing resistance around $27,900. At press time, BTC traded at $27,724, as market participants hope for further bullish momentum after the SEC declined to appeal a recent court ruling in favor of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust.
The SEC case against Grayscale has been closely watched by the crypto community for its implications around a possible spot Bitcoin ETF. With the regulator declining to challenge the court decision that went against them, expectations of an approved Bitcoin ETF have risen.
This appears to be factoring into trading activity among whale investors. According to on-chain analyst Ali Martinez, wallets holding 100-1,000 BTC accumulated approximately 117 Bitcoins following the Grayscale case update. At current prices, this added $3.24 million in new BTC supply among mid-sized investors.
#Bitcoin whales bought around 117 $BTC in the past 48 hours, worth roughly $3.2 million. pic.twitter.com/Aoshmy0r4D
— Ali (@ali_charts) October 15, 2023
In financial markets, astute institutional players often use price consolidation to build their positions in assets they are bullish on long-term. The advances towards a spot-based Bitcoin ETF are seen as a major fundamental development for broader crypto adoption.
However, some uncertainty remains around Bitcoin’s near-term moves. Citing the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss indicator, Martinez noted that long-term BTC holders seem wary of a potential price correction in the short term.
#Bitcoin long-term holders are exhibiting “fear” amid concerns of a significant $BTC price correction! pic.twitter.com/7Zqkygibqd
— Ali (@ali_charts) October 15, 2023
Beyond spot markets, Bitcoin’s rally has also increased speculative interest in crypto derivatives. According to Coinglass, Bitcoin futures open interest rose 5% to $11.67 billion as more traders bet on further upside. The long/short ratio also points to bullish sentiment dominating market positioning currently.
With whales accumulating and leverage players increasingly betting on a Bitcoin price breakout, the market could see high volatility in the coming days as BTC tests upper resistance levels. The gains underscore the pivotal impact expected from a Bitcoin ETF approval even as short-term risks remain.
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