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Key Bitcoin and Ethereum options metrics show traders are wildly bullish

Published 11/23/2020, 07:14 PM
Updated 11/24/2020, 09:20 PM
Key Bitcoin and Ethereum options metrics show traders are wildly bullish
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In the last few days, Bitcoin (BTC) price has underperformed Ether (ETH) by almost 20%. Even though BTC seems to be struggling to break the $18,800 barrier, both cryptocurrencies display the same bullishness according to derivatives markets data.

BTC/USD and ETH/USD at Bitstamp. Source: Digital Assets Data

Ether is entering a parabolic rally as its Eth2 network launch progresses, and this optimism is reflected in the options markets. Despite the lack of similar price action from BTC, Bitcoin traders seem unfazed, and data shows they are still wildly bullish.

ETH 1-month future contract premium. Source: Skew
BTC 1-month future contract premium. Source: Skew
ETH 3-month futures contracts 25% delta skew. Source: Skew
BTC 3-month futures contracts 25% delta skew. Source: Skew
BTC/USD 2-hour chart. Source: TradingView

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