Wintermute Predicts Cleaner Positioning to Lift Crypto in November

TheCryptoTimesPublicado a 2025-10-29Actualizado a 2025-10-29

Crypto markets are regaining strength as cleaner positioning and rising liquidity create a solid base for renewed upside in November, according to Wintermute, a renowned crypto trading and market making firm. 

In its latest article, published on X, the market maker believes that Softer U.S. inflation data and improving U.S.–China relations have reignited risk appetite across global markets. 

Bitcoin reclaims $115K

Bitcoin reclaimed $115,000 after strong ETF inflows and a sharp short squeeze, signaling a clear return of investor confidence. The rebound follows weeks of volatility triggered by global uncertainty and rate concerns. However, easing treasury yields and renewed optimism around the upcoming Trump–Xi summit in Seoul have restored a positive market tone. 

Wintermute said Bitcoin’s 5.3% weekly rise came after $160 million in shorts were liquidated, marking one of the most aggressive squeezes this month. Ethereum also climbed toward $4,200, while gold slipped 7% as capital rotated from defensive assets into crypto and equities.

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Cross-asset Performance, Source: Wintermute (X)

Broader rotation across sectors

Apart from Bitcoin and Ethereum, investors also shifted toward DeFi and AI-related tokens. Wintermute said the move came as these projects showed stronger earnings and more activity on their networks. Utility and infrastructure tokens also drew interest, helped by new Layer-2 launches and restaking projects that pulled in fresh liquidity. 

Funding rates turned positive across major perpetual markets, indicating sidelined capital is returning. Stablecoin supply also began to rise for the first time since September, a clear signal that fresh inflows are building. ETF flows remained steady throughout the week, reinforcing structural demand for Bitcoin and supporting a healthier derivatives market.

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Quarterly Relative Performance, Source: Wintermute (X)

Market confidence rebuilding after October turmoil

Two weeks earlier, Wintermute temporarily halted trading during a flash crash that erased $19 billion from the crypto market. The firm clarified it did so because its internal trading rules were breached amid the chaos. 

Evgeny Gaevoy, the CEO of Wintermute, dismissed rumors that the crash had “collapsed” the company, stating it was “business as usual” and that Wintermute was “perfectly fine.”

As macro headwinds fade, investors appear ready to rotate back into crypto. Factors like cooling inflation, improved diplomacy, and an expected Fed pivot are driving optimism. Hence, Wintermute believes the setup heading into November and Q4 remains constructive, with cleaner leverage and calmer volatility supporting continued risk-on momentum.

Also Read: Australia Expands Oversight to Stablecoins and Wrapped Tokens

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