Bitcoin Returns to $70K: Rebound or Real Trap?
Bitcoin surged from $60,000 to over $70,000 in under 24 hours, erasing a 14% drop, but the rebound was driven more by macro-market stabilization and forced liquidations than strong spot buying. The sell-off was triggered by risk-off sentiment across assets, including tech stocks and metals, exacerbated by expectations of tighter liquidity under a potential Trump-appointed Fed chair. Despite the rebound, derivatives markets show persistent bearish signals: negative funding rates, skewed put options, and ETF outflows. Options traders are pricing in a significant chance of a drop to $50,000–$60,000 by late February. Holding $70,000 depends on sustained macro stability, reduced leverage, improved miner conditions, and a reversal in institutional outflows. The rebound appears fragile, with underlying sentiment remaining cautious.
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