Bitcoin (BTC) experiences a trading anomaly, as BitMex and OKEx futures markets push the price below $8,000. Spot markets still trade BTC above $8,100. On Thursday, the price dipped to $7,997, then recovering just above the $8,000 mark.
BTC extends a fight between bulls and bears, as the price was brought down from $8,500 in the past week. The current price action is seen as potentially leading to a deeper slide, instead of a end-of-year rally.
For now, the question is whether BTC may bounce back to $9,000 after weeks of sliding. The coin has proven it can recover $1,000 within hours, if bullish whales appear.