November 22, 2024

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Crypto market momentum stalls as traders await the results of recent regulatory actions

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Crypto market momentum stalls as traders await the results of recent regulatory actions

Cryptocurrency markets have been trading within an unusually tight 5% range since March 17 as conflicting forces continue to pressure the sector. Consequently, in the past 7 days, the total market capitalization gained 3.8%, which was driven mainly by Bitcoin’s (

Traders are pricing low odds of a break above $1.2 trillion

The market is pricing higher odds of downside in the derivatives market. However, given the balanced demand on futures markets, traders are hesitant to place additional bets until regulators’ actions are clearer. It is unclear whether the total market capitalization will be able to break through the $1.2 trillion barrier, but professional traders are not currently betting on it.

From a derivatives market perspective, traders are pricing higher odds of downside. However, considering the balanced demand on futures markets, investors are uncomfortable placing further bets until there’s a clearer picture of regulators’ actions.

Uncertainty exists as to whether the total market capitalization will be able to surpass the $1.2 trillion barrier, but professional traders are currently not betting on this outcome.